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French Binoculars

19th c. Leather Wrapped "121" French Binoculars c.1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT This is an original pair of leather wrapped and painted brass field binoculars marked on
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Antique Late 19th Century French High Victorian Sports Equipment and Mem...

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Metal

French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Chula Vista, CA
19th Century French Opera Military Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris 5 w x 2.5 D x 5.88 H Leather Metal
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Sports Equipment and Mem...

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Metal

French Made Brass Yachting Binoculars
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of highly polished and lacquered French made yachting binoculars by Lemaire of Paris. With
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Antique Early 1900s Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique Colmont French FT Binoculars Leather Paris
By Lawrence and Mayo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Vintage Colmont FT Paris binoculars Colmont a French optical company known for
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Antique French Field Binoculars Brass Leather Wrap
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Chula Vista, CA
French Military Binoculars Leather Wrapped stamped MV SRL field gear 4.5 W x 2.13 D x 5.63 H
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Sports Equipment and Mem...

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Brass, Metal

Leather & Brass French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Leather & Brass French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris 5 w x 2.5 D x 5.88 H Leather Metal
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Sports Equipment and Mem...

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Brass

French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris
Located in Norwell, MA
. The eye pieces are marked "Lemaire Fabt. Paris", Fabt is translated to "Manufactured in France
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Antique 1840s European Nautical Objects

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Brass

Solid Brass Marine Binoculars
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional pair of French yachting binoculars. Polished and lacquered gentleman's binoculars with
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Antique 1890s French Nautical Objects

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Brass

Solid Brass Marine Binoculars
Solid Brass Marine Binoculars
H 7 in W 5 in D 2.5 in
Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Binoculars With Leather Case France 1920s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Glasses With Leather Case, France 1920s A stunning set of
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

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Brass

Binoculars and Elegant Old French Theatre Set for Ladies
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/431 - Pretty old French theatre set: Binoculars, fan and mirror. Delicious and useful also for
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Antique Late 19th Century Argentine Belle Époque Scientific Instruments

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Leather

Exquisite Rare French Limoges Style Detailed Binoculars Treasure Jewelry Box
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item that we are offering is A Rare and Impressive Magnificent and Exquisite Rare Large Handpainted Limoges Style Porcelain and Bronze Jewelry Holder / Pill Box. Outsta...
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20th Century French Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case
Located in Miami, FL
Binoculars opera glasses with leather case.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Scientific Instruments

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Bakelite

Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case
Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case
H 2.95 in W 4.3 in D 1.77 in
1910s Art Nouveau Lemaire-Like Brass Binoculars/Glasses and Leather Case, France
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in North Miami, FL
1910s Art Nouveau Lemaire-like gilt brass expandable sportier binoculars/opera glasses with leather
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

Antique French Lorgnette Binoculars or Opera Glasses in Brass & Mother of Pearl
By LeRoy
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique lorgnette opera glasses were made by LeRoy of France in approximately 1880 in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Lafontaine Theatre Binoculars in Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Lafontaine theatre binoculars in mother-of-pearl. They are small, light and designed to provide an
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Opera Theatre Glasses, Binoculars with Leather Case
Located in Miami, FL
Good quality pair of opera glasses, binoculars with their original leather case. In very good
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20th Century French Scientific Instruments

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Glass, Bakelite

Vintage Pair of Hany-Look Aldersicht 12x50 Binoculars with Case - 2Y307
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage pair of Hany-Look Aldersicht 12x50 binoculars is a wonderful collector's item
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Early 20th Century French Antiquities

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Leather, Plastic

Pair WW1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue - A Tubeuf, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
The binoculars are clad in a lovely embossed leather remaining in excellent condition, now over 100
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Vintage 1910s French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique "Le Jockey Club" 1930's Horse Racing Binoculars with Compass
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French silvered brass and brown leather Horse Racing binoculars stamped "Le Jockey Club Paris
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Recent Sales

French Bronze Binoculars
Located in New York, NY
French, 18c, binoculars and Enamel and reverse painted
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Bronze Binoculars
French Bronze Binoculars
H 2.5 in W 1.25 in
Antique French Mother-of-Pearl Opera Binoculars
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French mother-of-pearl Opera binoculars. Listed price is for each piece.
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Early 20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

French Military Officer With Map And Binoculars
By Étienne Prosper Berne-Bellecour
Located in Mexico, MX
Oil on Panel. by french Painter E. Berne- Bellecour
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20th Century French Other Paintings

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Panel

Binoculars Paris, 1920s
Located in Lugano, Ticino
Original binoculars, Paris, 1920s.
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20th Century French Scientific Instruments

Binoculars Paris, 1920s
Binoculars Paris, 1920s
H 5.91 in W 5.52 in D 2.76 in
Pair of Antique French Binoculars, "Pilote" by Iris, Paris, circa 1910
By Iris, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
A great look pair of French binoculars having been professionally cleaned and polished restoring
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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Nautical Objects

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Brass

WWI Issued Antique French Binoculars Signed L. Petit, Paris
By L. Petit Fabt
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning pair of French made binoculars or field glasses dating to circa 1917. Made from polished
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Vintage 1910s French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Ww1 Issued Antique French Binoculars Signed L. Petit, Paris
By L. Petit Fabt
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning pair of French made binoculars or field glasses dating to around 1917. Made from
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Vintage 1910s French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

WW1 Issued Antique French Binoculars Signed L. Petit, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
Officer's Issue binoculars and come with a case (wear commensurate with age and use), the case embossed "Oak
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Vintage 1910s French Nautical Objects

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Brass

WW1 Issued Antique French Binoculars Signed L. Petit, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning pair of French made binoculars or field glasses dating to around 1917. Made from
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Vintage 1910s European Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Leather Wrapped "Paris Jockey Club" French Binoculars, Late 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Stamped "Jockey Club Paris"
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Antique Late 19th Century French Nautical Objects

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Leather

French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt. Paris
Located in Norwell, MA
. The eye pieces are marked "Lemaire Fabt. Paris", Fabt is translated to "Manufactured in France
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Antique 1840s European Nautical Objects

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Brass

French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris
Located in Norwell, MA
. The eye pieces are marked "Lemaire Fabt. Paris", Fabt is translated to "Manufactured in France
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Antique 1840s North American Nautical Objects

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Brass

Unusual Pair French Antique English Binoculars, c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and very unusual pair of smaller sized binoculars complete with their original case. A
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Vintage 1910s French Nautical Objects

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Brass

Rare Bronze French Naval Binoculars, Krauss, Paris, circa 1933
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Rare bronze French naval binoculars, Krauss, Paris, circa 1933. Excellent optics.
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Vintage 1930s French Nautical Objects

Military Binoculars on Stand
Located in London, GB
Superb 1940's French made 12 x 60 binoculars (12 power magnification and 60 mm objective lenses
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Vintage 1940s French Scientific Instruments

Military Binoculars on Stand
Military Binoculars on Stand
H 53 in W 9.25 in D 17 in
19th C. Leather Wrapped French Navy Binoculars, C.1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT This is an original pair of leather wrapped French navy binoculars with a working compass
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Antique Late 19th Century French High Victorian Sports Equipment and Mem...

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Metal

19th C. Leather Wrapped French Field Binoculars, c.1880
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original pair of leather wrapped expandable binoculars. "LeMaire Fabt Paris" is
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Antique Late 19th Century French High Victorian Sports Equipment and Mem...

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Metal

19th C. Leather Wrapped French Field Binoculars, c.1880
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original pair of leather wrapped military binoculars and original leather case
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Antique Late 19th Century French High Victorian Sports Equipment and Mem...

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Metal

French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris TEL004
Located in Norwell, MA
. The eye pieces are marked "Lemaire Fabt. Paris", Fabt is translated to "Manufactured in France
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Antique 1840s European Nautical Objects

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Brass

20th Century French Mother-of-pearl and Brass Opera Binoculars
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful early 20th century French mother of pearl and gilded brass opera binoculars signed
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20th Century French Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique French High Powered Binoculars BTT Krauss, Paris, 1934
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French high powered binoculars BTT Krauss Paris 1934 with Carl Zeiss lenses.
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Early 20th Century Nautical Objects

French Made WW1 Binoculars For British Military Issue c.1916
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful pair of fully refurbished French made binoculars, stamped M G (Ministere de la Guerre
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Vintage 1910s French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Leather Covered Brass Yachting Binoculars
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century yachting binoculars with fine brown leather covers on the barrels and
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Vintage 1920s French Nautical Objects

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Brass

French Made WW1 Binoculars For British Military Issue c.1917
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful pair of fully refurbished French made binoculars, stamped M G (Ministere de la Guerre
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Vintage 1910s French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique French LeMaire Paris Triple Optic Binoculars, Marine / Theatre / Field
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
Larger than most examples of these highly sought-after triple lens binoculars, these brass
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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Brass

Antique Figural Binoculars Opera Glasses Paris
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare pair of Figural Binoculars a/k/a Opera Glasses; Brass and nickel plated Brass, Gunmetal
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20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass, Nickel

Early 20th Century French Mother-of-pearl and Brass Binoculars, 1900s
By Chevalier Opticien Paris
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very elegant 20th century Mother-of-pearl and gilded brass opera binoculars made by the famous
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Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Solid Brass Yachting Binoculars, Circa 1890
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of highly polished and lacquered French made yachting binoculars with engraved eyepieces
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Antique 1890s French Nautical Objects

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Brass

19th c. Brass Binoculars c.1880s
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original pair of brass expandable binoculars. The brass focus wheel works well and their
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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorab...

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Metal, Brass

19th c. Brass Binoculars c.1880s
19th c. Brass Binoculars c.1880s
H 4.25 in W 4 in D 2 in
Early 20th C. Aluminum Expandable French Field Binoculars with Compass C.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original pair of aluminum and leather wrapped French field binoculars with compass
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Aluminum

WW1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of French made World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars with the brass on
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Vintage 1910s French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

WW1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of French made World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars with the brass on
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Vintage 1910s French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Rare Brass and Bronze circa 1934 Paris French Army Binoculars on Stand
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Excellent optics and in great overall condition.
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Vintage 1930s French Nautical Objects

Early 20th c. Leather and Brass Binoculars
Located in San Francisco, CA
Expandable brass binoculars wrapped in tobacco colored leather. Stamped "Day and Night" and
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Antique Late 19th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Solid Brass Yachting and Field Binoculars
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of early 20th century French made yachting and field binoculars. Meticulously polished and
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Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects

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Brass

Early 20th Century Pair of Gentleman's Yachting Binoculars
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of early twentieth century Gentleman's Yachting binoculars. Leather covered barrels, knurled
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Vintage 1920s French Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique Brass and Leather Binoculars c.1900-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A pair of solid brass binoculars wrapped in leather with original case. The objective
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Brass

Pair WW1 Binoculars - British Officer's Issue by LeMaire, Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of French made World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars with both the brass
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Vintage 1910s French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Pair WW1 Binoculars, British Officer's Issue by LeMaire, Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of French made World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars with both the brass
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Vintage 1910s French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Pair WW1 Binoculars, British Officer's Issue by LeMaire, Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of French made World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars with both the brass
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Vintage 1910s French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

19th C. Sportier Paris Embossed Opera Binoculars, c.1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original pair of brass and embossed binoculars by Sportier Paris. Good working
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Chrome

19th Century Iris of Paris Auto Binoculars, circa 1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An original pair of leather wrapped binoculars with enamel and brass body. "Iris of Paris
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Brass

19th Century Sportier Paris Leather Wrapped Binoculars, circa 1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original pair of binoculars with chrome body and wrapped in leather. "Sportier
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Chrome

19th Century Brass LeMaire Fabt Paris Binoculars, circa 1880
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original pair of brass binoculars marked on the eyepiece with "LeMair Fabt
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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorab...

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Metal, Brass

19th c. Leather Wrapped Opera Binoculars and Case c.1880
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A pair of 19th century leather wrapped binoculars with original leather case. Good working
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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorab...

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Metal

19th c. Leather Wrapped Opera Binoculars and Case, c.1880
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A pair of 19th century leather wrapped binoculars with original leather case. Good working
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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorab...

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Metal, Brass

19th C. Leather and Chrome Field Binoculars & Case, c.1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An original pair of leather and chrome field binoculars with original leather case. "Le
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Antique Late 19th Century French High Victorian Sports Equipment and Mem...

Materials

Chrome

19th C. Leather and Chrome Field Binoculars & Case, c.1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An original pair of leather and chrome field binoculars with original leather case
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Chrome

19th c. Embossed Pewter and Brass Opera Binoculars, c.1880s
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original pair of brass plated binoculars with embossed pewter barrels
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Brass, Pewter

Pair WW1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue, 1918, Colmont, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars made in France, the bridge
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Vintage 1910s French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Pair WW1 Binoculars and Case - British Officer's Issue - 1917 - LeMaire, Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of French made World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars with the brass on
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Vintage 1910s French Nautical Objects

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Brass

Pair WW1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue, 1916, Lemaire, Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of French made World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars with both the brass
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Vintage 1910s French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Pair WW1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue, 1917, Colmont, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars made in France, signed Colmont
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Vintage 1910s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Triple Optic Binoculars, Marine / Theatre / Field circa 1900 by LeMaire
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A really fabulous example of these highly sought-after and hard to find Binoculars / field glasses
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of WWI Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue, 1917, Comont, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars made in France, signed Colmont
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Vintage 1910s French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Pair of WWI Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue, 1916, LeMaire, Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of French made World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars with both the brass
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Vintage 1910s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Superb Pair of WW1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue, 1916 Signed
By L. Petit Fabt
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome pair of British issued first world war leather and polished brass binoculars together
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Early 20th Century French Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass and Embossed Metal French Binoculars, circa 1880s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely pair of brass binoculars with embossed metal. Made in France, circa 1880s. The metal is
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Metal, Brass

Civil War Era Field Binoculars
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large, expandable field binoculars by Chevalier Paris, Made in France. Binoculars are made of brass
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Brass, Metal

Civil War Era Field Binoculars
Civil War Era Field Binoculars
H 9 in W 2 in D 4.5 in
19th Century French Brass Binoculars with Compass, circa 1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original pair of all brass French binoculars with a small compass on the end. The
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Metal, Brass

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Rosewood Ship's Navigators Octant
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's octant with rosewood frame, brass filters, mirror and peepsight. Unsigned. Overall dimensions: 3" x 13" x 16". 2 pounds.
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Antique 1840s Nautical Objects

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H 16 in W 13 in D 3 in
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Exceptional pair of polished and lacquered English Marine binoculars. Rare amber filtered lenses. Geared focal knob. Clear crisp optics. Circa 1930.
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French Binoculars For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of French binoculars is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct French binoculars — often made from metal, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. French binoculars have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. French binoculars made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many French binoculars are appealing in their simplicity, but LeMaire Paris, L. Petit Fabt and Chevalier Paris produced popular French binoculars that are worth a look.

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Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

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