OBSERVATION BINOCULARS - 15 X 80 NIKKO

Very beautiful big Japanese binoculars made by Nikko in the 1938-1944 period.
built-up on the original half-gimballed bow system of polished aluminium.
Stylish item with many original elements: revolving prism house, air connectors, pinsight, protractor, sightly oval bow and oak wood stand.
The binoculars are fully restored and cleaned and polished on the inside.
Excellent optical quality: perfectly clear representation, nice sharpness, and detailled image.

In the years leading up to the 1st and 2nd World Wars Carl Zeiss was the biggest market leader, and provider of optics in and outside Europe.
All Japanese naval officers used Carl Zeiss optics in the 1881-1914 period.
After the 1st World War it became impossible to import optics from Germany, and the decision was made to manufacture the items themselves for own expansion.
It was de Fuji brothers who began manufacturing the first Japanese models in 1911.
The development and production of high performance optics was seen in Japan as a great advantage during military operations.
Nippon Kogaku (Nikon) and Toko were market leaders and produced these high classed optics until the 1950s.

Specifications:
Enlargement factor x 15
Diameter front lenses 80 millimetres
Eye piece viewing angle 60 º
Image angle 60 º
Vision 4 º
Two air connectors
Prism type: Amici roof prism combied with a Rhomboid prism
Body of polished aluminium and steel
Individually adjustable per eye
Rotating prism casing
Lenses and prism: multi-coated
Weigth including stand 20 kg
Length binoculars 64 cm ( 25 inches)
Width 36 cm including brace (14 inches)

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OBSERVATION BINOCULARS 10 X 80 – FIRM OF JOS SCHNEIDER, KREUZNACH 1943

Binoculars by the German firm of Schneider of Kreuznach, made in 1943.
D.F. (Doppel Fernrohe) 10 x 80 observation binoculars with four built-in filters.
Optical quality is excellent: perfectly clear presentation, sharp contrast, crystal clear image.
Stylishly built-up with a half gimballed brace system of polished aluminum on a matching oak wood stand.
The inside of the binoculars has been cleaned professionally, the outside smoothly polished.

General information built-in filters:
Blue and green coloured filters can provide eye protection against laser and radiation.
Neutral shades of grey can be used in good and clear weather conditions.
Light orange or yellow can heighten the contrast when there is not much light or in foggy conditions.

Specifications:
Registration nr O dkl X - 32692
Enlargement factor x 10
Diameter front lenses 80 millimetres
Eyepiece viewing angle 45 º
Image angle 70 º
Sight field 7 º
Type of prism: Schmidt roof prism
Four built-in filters
Body of polished aluminum & steel
Individually adjustable for each eye
Adjusting siphon for distance between the eyes
Weight including stand 15 kg
Length binoculars 37 cm (14.5 inches)

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JAPANESE BATTLE SHIP BRIDGE BINOCULARS NIKON 20 X 120

A big and powerful pair of binoculars made by the Japanese firm of Nikon in the 1939-1940 period.
An elegant and stylish piece for display in study or library, and very suitable for taking with you aboard your yacht.

The binoculars have been cleaned professionally on the inside.
The outside has been beautifully polished, the binoculars are in absolute mint condition!!
This super pair of binoculars is without doubt one of the finest I have ever seen, there really isn’t a scratch or a dent to be seen.
Newly built-up on matching restored German stand of polished steel from the forties.

Optical quality is excellent: perfectly clear presentation, nice sharp vistas, crystal clear image and a super wide horizon.
The 20 x 120 guarantees viewing pleasure for many kilometres over horizons and vistas.
The super large three-part Cook object lenses of 120 mm. across make for a marvellous panoramic image.
Even at great distances observation is detailed because of the 20 times enlargement factor,
the binoculars are equipped with an excellent transmission and high performance optics.

Specifications:
Enlargement factor x 20
Diameter front lenses 120 millimetres
Viewing angle 70 º
Vision 3 º
Prism type: Porro prisma 2 design
Object: Cook three-part object lens
Body of polished aluminium and steel
Individually adjustable per eye
Rotating prism house for reciprocal eye distance
Violet coated lenses
Weight including stand 20 kg
Length binoculars 71 cm (28 inches)

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JAPANESE NAVY BINOCULARS – FUJI MEIBO 15 X 80

Beautiful and powerful observation binoculars made by Fuji ca 1950.
A wonderful pair of binoculars without any form of damage or wear, absolutely the highest possible quality, mint condition!!
Optical quality is excellent: perfectly clear representation, nice sharp vistas, crystal clear image and a nice wide horizon.
The inside of the binoculars has been cleaned professionally, the outside smoothly polished.
Newly built-up on a polished aluminium stand.

In the years leading up to the 1st and 2nd World Wars Carl Zeiss was the biggest market leader, and provider of optics in and outside Europe.
All Japanese naval officers used Carl Zeiss optics in the 1881-1914 period.
After the 1st World War it became impossible to import optics from Germany, and the decision was made to manufacture the items themselves for own expansion.
It was de Fuji brothers who began manufacturing the first Japanese models in 1911.
The development and production of high performance optics was seen in Japan as a great advantage during military operations.
Nippon Kogaku (Nikon) and Toko were market leaders and produced these high classed optics until the 1950s.

Specifications:
Enlargement factor x 15
Diameter front lenses 80 millimetre
Prism type: Porro prism 2 design
Rotating prism house
Individually adjustable for each eye
Violet coated lenses
Field of view 4 º
Eye relief 157 mm
Aluminium body
Weight including stand 12 kg

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OBSERVATION BINOCULARS CARL ZEISS 12 X 60

Nice technical and timeless model binoculars made by Carl Zeiss.
The serial number of these binoculars can be found in the Zeiss statistics and work orders from 1943 - 1945.
The inside of the binoculars has been cleaned professionally, the outside smoothly polished.
Newly built-up on a polished aluminium stand.
The front of the binoculars can be lifted and serves as a rain and sun cap.
In the sun cap is the solar shield, these are operated with a small lever.
The aluminium body is made from one piece.

The lenses are protected from rain and dirt by the original hood white canvas strap; the Benutzerkappe.
This is a typical feature of German naval optics in the 1940.

Comfortable viewing pleasure because of the soft flip-up eye rubbers.
Excellent optical presentation, nice clear reproduction, sharp and detailed image.
Binoculars and stand are in mint condition.

Specifications:
Registration nr 229789
Enlargement factor x 12
Diameter front lenses 60 millimetres
60 degree inclined oculars
Image angle 60 º
Sight field 5 º
Eye relief 19 mm
Out-swinging sun glasses
Prism type: roof prism
Two built-in filters, light and dark grey
Aluminium body
Individually adjustable for each eye
Adjusting siphon for distance between the eyes
Coated lenses
Weight including stand 12 kg
Length binoculars 41 cm
Width 17 cm

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