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Antique French Triple Optic Binoculars - Marine / Theatre / Field Dated1890
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Antique French Triple Optic Binoculars - Marine / Theatre / Field Dated1890

19th century
Sold by Puckerings
Sold 3 March 2025 · Puckerings
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Description

These hard-to-find French-made glasses with three lenses are changed by the wheel at the side and indicated across the bridge labelled " Theatre ", " Campagne " and " Marine ". They are unsigned but simply marked "Paris".

There are also brass sun shades which pull out to reduce glare in bright light and sunshine. They are beautifully clad in leather and have been painstakingly professionally polished to create a great looking instrument, all in excellent working condition.

This is a very special presentation pair with sporting interest for both Cricket and Tennis devotees. They are engraved "Penang Cricket Club / Lawn Tennis Tournament / February 1890" and "Double Handicap Won by R G Watson & F D Halifax".

Measuring 5" wide x 2 1/2" deep x 5 3/4" while closed up. Excellent condition.

Item: 44253

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Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated these Antique Brass Binoculars to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14.6cm (5.75")
Width
12.7cm (5.00")
Depth
6.4cm (2.52")
Reference Numbers
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SA1005470
Dealers Internal Reference
44253
Description
These hard-to-find French-made glasses with three lenses are changed by the wheel at the side and indicated across the bridge labelled " Theatre ", " Campagne " and " Marine ". They are unsigned but simply marked "Paris".

There are also brass sun shades which pull out to reduce glare in bright light and sunshine.

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They are beautifully clad in leather and have been painstakingly professionally polished to create a great looking instrument, all in excellent working condition.
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fig 1. An antique pair of brass and black leather-wrapped field glasses featuring engraved text on the barrels.
fig 1. Antique French Triple Optic Binoculars - Marine / Theatre / Field Dated1890

This is a very special presentation pair with sporting interest for both Cricket and Tennis devotees. They are engraved "Penang Cricket Club / Lawn Tennis Tournament / February 1890" and "Double Handicap Won by R G Watson & F D Halifax".

Measuring 5" wide x 2 1/2" deep x 5 3/4" while closed up. Excellent condition.

Item: 44253

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated these Antique Brass Binoculars to the 1890s.

Height
14.6cm (5.75")
Width
12.7cm (5.00")
Depth
6.4cm (2.52")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1005470
Dealers Internal Ref
44253
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Archive I An antique pair of brass and black leather-wrapped field glasses featuring engraved text on the barrels. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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An antique pair of brass and black leather-wrapped field glasses featuring engraved text on the barrels.
Antique French Triple Optic Binoculars - Marine / Theatre / Field Dated1890
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An antique pair of brass and black leather-wrapped field glasses featuring engraved text on the barrels.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBinoculars
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Leather, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsEngraved barrel inscriptions, Knurled focusing wheel, Leather-clad body
  • SizeH 14.6 cm (6 in) x W 12.7 cm (5 in) x D 6.4 cm (3 in)

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Optical instruments such as opera glasses and field glasses gained immense popularity during the 19th century for leisure, sporting events, and maritime navigation, reflecting advancements in precision engineering and lens making.

These instruments were typically constructed from polished brass, often combined with leather grips, mother-of-pearl inlays, or enamel accents, housing precision-ground glass lenses.

Authentic pieces usually feature hand-engraved maker marks, heavy brass components with natural oxidisation, and mechanical focusing wheels rather than modern synthetic materials.

They make excellent decorative accents when displayed on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or office desk, adding a touch of scholarly refinement and historical character to a room.

Clean brass gently with a soft, dry microfiber cloth to preserve its natural patina, and avoid using abrasive polishes or chemical cleaners that can damage the metal and vintage lens coatings.
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