Pair Ww1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue, 1916, Colmont, Paris

Name: Pair Ww1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue, 1916, Colmont, Paris
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1108470
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

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Description

A fabulous pair of World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars made in France, the bridge engraved M G (Ministere de la Guerre) created for the British Military for use during World War 1 in 1916.

This pair is made by the famous French maker, Colmont of Paris, signed on both sides below the brass, a black raised signature.

Both the brass on the binoculars and the leather case with the British military crows foot mark. The case is also signed by "Baltic Leather Goods Co" and "1916".

The binoculars are clad in a lovely embossed leather remaining in excellent condition, now over 100 years old and a true antique. They have integral sun shades which when extended, the fully opened binoculars measures 7 3/8" in length when; closed up they measure 4 3/4" x 2 1/4" x 5 1/2" tall. The leather case measures 5 3/4" x 3 1/2" x 6 3/4".

Superb condition having been professionally and meticulously cleaned, restoring them to their former glory. The case with wear commensurate with age and use.

Item: 44467

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Physical Dimensions

Height

17.2cm (6.77")

Width

14.6cm (5.75")

Depth

8.9cm (3.50")

Declaration

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1108470

Dealers Internal Reference

44467

Dealers Notes

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This pair is made by the famous French maker, Colmont of Paris, signed on both sides below the brass, a black raised signature.

Puckerings

fig 1. Pair WW1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue, 1916, Colmont, Paris — fig 1. Pair Ww1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue, 1916, Colmont, Paris

Both the brass on the binoculars and the leather case with the British military crows foot mark. The case is also signed by "Baltic Leather Goods Co" and "1916".

The binoculars are clad in a lovely embossed leather remaining in excellent condition, now over 100 years old and a true antique. They have integral sun shades which when extended, the fully opened binoculars measures 7 3/8" in length when; closed up they measure 4 3/4" x 2 1/4" x 5 1/2" tall. The leather case measures 5 3/4" x 3 1/2" x 6 3/4".

fig 2. Pair WW1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue, 1916, Colmont, Paris — fig 2. Pair Ww1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue, 1916, Colmont, Paris

Superb condition having been professionally and meticulously cleaned, restoring them to their former glory. The case with wear commensurate with age and use.

Item: 44467

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK