Collecting And Identifying Antique Binoculars
This life is full of individuals who collect things. There are folks who collect typical pieces, stamps, toy trains, dolls, and fancy spoons. There are individuals whom collect antique binoculars. A lot of collectors of antique binoculars get started because they have a pair of binoculars that have been passed down from one generation to the next.
There are a number of venues to shop for antique binoculars . They offer been seen at estate sales. Antique shops may usually have a few sets. People have been known to locate them at flea markets and yard sales. Certain optic stores may occasionally have some pairs of good quality antique binoculars.
 1605 Korean Style Antique Binoculars Telescope Necklace  US $5.25
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 Vintage Antique Silver Binocular Pendant New Necklace US $4.90
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 OLD ANTIQUE VINTAGE WW1 BRASS BINOCULARS RARE MILITARY US $50.00
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 ANTIQUE HIGH MARINE MARITME BINOCULARS 4 1 4 BRASS US $59.95
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 ANTIQUE FRENCH GERMAN BRASS BINOCULAR OPERA GLASSES US $80.00
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 Antique Binoculars Art Print by Sam Appleman 7x9 US $5.99
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 ANTIQUE WWI US PARIS FIELD MARINE Binoculars Compass US $199.99
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 Antique Binocular 7x50 Peafowl in original leather box US $89.99
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 ANTIQUE JUMELLE DUCHESSE OPERA BINOCULAR GLASSES US $140.00
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 Antique Paris France made Prisma high power binoculars US $29.98
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 Antique Opera Theatre Glasses Binoculars Faux Ivory US $46.32
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 Antique Binoculars Art Print by Sam Appleman 10x12 US $9.99
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 Antique Carl Zeiss Jena Binocular w Orig Case US $299.00
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 Sadek 19246 Antique Brass Binoculars 5H US $62.95
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 ANTIQUE MOTHER OF PEARL CHEVALIER BINOCULARS US $88.00
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 ANTIQUE LACOMBE FAB PARIS OPERA BINOCULARS WITH CASE US $74.99
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 ART DECO LADY W BINOCULARS Antique Real Photo Postcard US $8.95
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 Nice Antique Watson Binoculars w Case US $90.00
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 LEMAIRE FABT PARIS ANTIQUE OPERA SPORT EVENT BINOCULARS US $85.00
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 Soviet arctic explorer Voronin binoculars antique photo US $42.00
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 ANTIQUE LEMAIRE PARIS OPERA GLASSES BINOCULARS CASE US $320.00
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 Antique Brass Small Miniature Opera Glasses Binoculars US $39.95
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 Antique Vintage Adjustable BINOCULARS TROJAN USA NR US $59.46
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 ANTIQUE OPERA GLASSES BINOCULARS LEMAIRE FABT PARIS US $35.00
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 ANTIQUE SCOTTISH SILVER AGATE BINOCULARS CHARM c1890 US $80.00
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 vintage antique original old binoculars estate small US $12.99
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 ANTIQUE LEMAIRE GUILLOCHE ENAMEL OPERA BINOCULARS US $995.00
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 Antique French Mother Of Pearl Opera Glasses Binoculars US $99.95
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 Antique Leather Lemaire Opera Glasses Binoculars US $54.95
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 Stylish Korean Antique Silver Binoculars Necklace US $6.25
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 Fetching Antique Binocular Salt Pepper Shakers 1800s US $70.00
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 ANTIQUE COLMONT FAB PARIS OPERA BINOCULARS W CASE US $50.00
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 ANTIQUE BINOCULAR JAPAN COLLECTION FEDERAL CRYSTAR LENS US $169.00
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 Antique Sportiere Binoculars Opera Glasses In Case US $79.95
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 Antique Opera Glasses Small Binoculars US $55.00
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 Antique Jumelle Carpentier Opera Binoculars 1890s US $950.00
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 Antique Theater Binoculars Brass Bakelite LeatherCase US $79.00
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 ANTIQUE BINOCULARS PARIS LEMARIE FRED K BROOKLYN US $59.00
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 Radio traffic correspondent w binoculars antique photo US $20.00
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 GENERAL QUINCY A GILMORE CIVIL WAR BINOCULARS ANTIQUE US $36.00
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 Antique Military Binoculars CHEVALIER Paris France RARE US $29.95
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 Antique Sportiere Paris Opera Binoculars w case US $24.99
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 vintage antique binoculars in leather case US $15.00
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 Antique CIVIL WAR era Binoculars ABRAHAM CO LIVERPOOL US $200.00
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 Antique French Copper Leather Army Navy Binoculars 19 c US $150.00
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 Antique Jockey Club Paris Horse Racing Binoculars US $30.00
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 Antique Sportiere Army Navy Binoculars with case US $75.99
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 Adorable Antique Vintage Barbie Binoculars Accessory US $4.99
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 BINOCULARS TELESCOPE ANTIQUE HOME RESORT DECORATIONS US $710.00
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 Collier longue vue jumelle argent antique US $13.10
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 ANTIQUE CASED BINOCULAR DOUBLE ENDED SCENT BOTTLE US $764.23
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 pair antique MOP shell handle opera glasses binoculars US $75.00
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 BINOCULARS ANTIQUE DECORATION FOR HOME AND RESORT US $710.00
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 EARLY 1900S GOERZ TRIEDER BINOCULARS ANTIQUE PRINT AD US $6.95
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 NAUTICAL ANTIQUE BINOCULARBRASS MARINE DECORATIVEGIFT US $55.00
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 1901 GOERZ TRIEDER BINOCULARS YACHT RACE ART ANTIQUE AD US $6.95
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 1901 TRIEDER BINOCULARS LIGHTHOUSE ART ANTIQUE PRINT AD US $7.95
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 1900 TRIEDER BINOCULARS GOERZ ANTIQUE PRINT AD US $6.95
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 1900 GOERTZ TRIEDER BINOCULARS ANTIQUE PRINT AD US $6.50
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 1900 TRIEDER BINOCULARS CP GOERZ ANTIQUE PRINT AD US $6.95
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 ANTIQUE MOTHER OF PEARL OPERA GLASSES BINOCULARS PARIS US $75.00
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 1900 BAUSCH LOMB ZEISS BINOCULARS ANTIQUE PRINT AD US $6.95
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 1905 GOERZ TRIEDER BINOCLE OPERA BINOCULARS ANTIQUE AD US $6.95
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 Antique Print BINOCULARS VERTICAL ANGLES Buys 1770 US $39.50
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 Antique Mother of Pearl Binoculars Opera Glasses US $170.00
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 ANTIQUE MOTHER OF PEARL THEATER OPERA BINOCULAR GLASSES US $995.00
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 Antique Chevalier Paris Marine Powerful Binoculars US $189.99
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 Antique Binoculars Wm ODonnell Co Sydney 1898 US $89.99
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 Antique Binoculars PARIS Sportiere High Power Opera US $11.99
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 ANTIQUE BINOCULAR STANHOPE FOB CLEVEDON SOMERSET US $63.99
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 ANTIQUE Binocular BOX Mark II TAYLOR Optical SEATTLE WA US $6.44
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 Antique Lemaire Fabt Paris Opera Glasses Binoculars US $115.90
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 ANTIQUE JWALDSTEI OPTIKER WIEN BINOCULAR 1900s US $200.00
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 VINTAGE ANTIQUE FIELD OPERA GLASSES GERMAN SM BINOCULAR US $24.99
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 1894 Antique Queen Binocular Telescope Ad US $4.99
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 AntiqueSilver Star90207 X 50Binoculars Case US $42.50
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 Opera Glasses Antique LAMIER Paris Binoculars Silver NR US $125.00
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 BINOCULARS BRASS LEATHER MARCHAND FABI PARIS ANTIQUE US $108.00
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 Vintage Antique Japanese Binoculars US $19.99
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 AJ Antique Binoculars Airguide Made in USA US $26.00
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 AJ Antique Binoculars US $26.00
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 REPRODUCTION ANTIQUE BRASS LEATHER BINOCULARS $230 US $79.99
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 Antique Large Brass Binoculars Grand Luminare Paris US $72.00
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 3x25 Theater Glasses Brass Binoculars Red Antique Style US $20.00
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 Antique French Air Service Binoculars Wuest XD12 US $21.75
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 ANTIQUE BINOCULARS ADURONI MID 1800s US $99.99
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 GERMANY RARE ANTIQUE AUSTRIAN THEATRE BINOCULAR WIEN US $235.00
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 Steampunk Antique Brass 3D Moving Binoculars Necklace US $14.50
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 OLD Antique Paris Merchant Marine Binoculars Case US $159.00
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 AJ Antique Binoculars Opera Glasses US $125.00
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The majority of collectors have two groups of classifications for binoculars. Most collectors remain loyal to the type of binocular they choose to collect. Many enthusiasts own displays that are full of a type of binocular called field glasses. Field glasses are plain binoculars that had been typically used for outdoor purposes. The term field glass fell out of fashion in the middle of the 19th century when the word binocular became popular.
The second type of binoculars that fill up binocular collector's display cabinets are opera glasses. Opera glasses are small, well suited for indoor events like the theater and concerts. They were often used as a way to display wealth. The upper class had opera glasses that were constructed out of gold and silver, lots of time they were encrusted with jewels.
When you are contemplating buying a pair of binocular take your time and seriously check out the lenses. Make sure that they are clear, without any trace of cloudiness. It is very difficult and usually very expensive to replace cloudy, chipped, or cracked binocular lenses. The same goes for a pair of prismatic binoculars, make sure the Bakerlite eyepiece isn't chipped.
Antique binoculars are often covered with leather. Make sure that the leather looks like it is in good condition. Bypass binoculars that have a leather casing that is cracked, torn, or full of dry rot. Like the lenses, the leather covering is very difficult and expensive to replace. Talk to a local saddlery about cleaning the leather covering.
Study any bumps and dings and dents that the pair of antique binoculars may have suffered throughout the coarse of its life. Decide if they are significant enough to lower the price of the binoculars.
Make sure all the pieces and parts are still attached to the antique binoculars. If possible, try to determine if all the parts are original. Determine whether the binoculars are still working.
Look for official markings on the binoculars. Any marks that have been printed on the the binoculars will make identifying the antique binoculars significantly easier.
There are several wonderful books available for anyone interested in collecting and identifying antique binoculars. The Antique Telescope Society has a membership of over two hundred collectors and is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in antique binoculars.
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