STUNNING 20thC JAPANESE NAVAL BRIDGE "BIG EYE" 15x80 BINOCULARS BY NIKON c.1940
A rare set of Japanese naval bridge “big eye“ binoculars by Nikon manufactured during WWII by Tokyo Kogaku Kikai (Tokyo Optical Company). They have been expertly cleaned and hand polished. With a magnification of 15 (magnification) x 80 (aperture), and mounted on a cast steel stand, these exceptional binoculars display entirely original optics in a distinctly Japanese straight- body instrument.
Reference Number: B7635
DESCRIPTION
A rare set of Japanese naval bridge “big eye“ binoculars by Nikon manufactured during WWII by Tokyo Kogaku Kikai (Tokyo Optical Company). They have been expertly cleaned and hand polished. With a magnification of 15 (magnification) x 80 (aperture), and mounted on a cast steel stand, these exceptional binoculars display entirely original optics in a distinctly Japanese straight- body instrument. Undeniably a true piece of artwork created from steel, brass, and aluminium, these binoculars offer astounding visual clarity. They have a sleeker, more modern look than some of the other binoculars of that period and are guaranteed to look incredible in any room or balcony or terrace. Complete with original military protective case.
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CONDITION
In Great Condition - some denting to the brass sun shades, some pitting to the stand. Fine overall condition. Fully serviced and in full working order. Optics are in good condition with separate focusing to each eye piece, however some clouding to the perimeter of the right eye lens. Doesn’t affect its functionality.
SIZE
Height: 155cm
Diameter base: 35cm
Binocular lengh: 49cm
Binocular width: 22cm