Description
This listing is for a vintage pair of B. Nickel Marburg Supra 8×45 binoculars, made in Germany. These binoculars are believed to date from around the late 1930s to early 1940s, likely pre- or early-WWII production.
B. Nickel (Marburg) was a respected German optical manufacturer known for producing military and civilian field glasses with precision ground optics and solid construction.
Specifications:
- Model: Supra 8×45
- Magnification: 8x
- Objective lens diameter: 45mm
- Purple lens coatings
- Manufacturer: B. Nickel, Marburg, Germany
- Serial number: 302991 (engraved on right plate)
- Focusing: Central focusing wheel with right diopter adjustment
- Origin: Made in Germany
- Dimensions (when fully open): 175mm (W) x 170mm (H) x 52mm (D)
- Weight: approx. 650g (1.4 lb.)
Condition:
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Optics: very clean lenses and clear and sharp images.
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Body: Shows notable wear to the leatherette covering, with some areas of peeling and cracking (especially near the right barrel).
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Metal parts: Exhibit some paint loss, small scuffs, and age-related oxidation, typical of use and storage over many decades.
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Mechanics: Central focusing and right diopter adjustment move smoothly.
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Markings: “B. Nickel Marburg” on left prism plate and “Supra 8×45” on the right, along with serial number and “Made in Germany” under the hinge cap.
Overall, these binoculars are in collectible good working vintage condition, showing honest wear consistent with their age and history. Ideal for collectors of early 20th-century or WWII-era German optics. They can also be used for birdwatching and field observations, with excellent image clarity.
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