A pair of 15 x 80 naval bridge "big eye" binoculars by Nikon, Japan, circa 1940s
A pair of 15 x 80 naval bridge "big eye" binoculars by Nikon, Japan, circa 1940s
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.
Condition: excellent. Some pitting to the stand, optics very good. Please refer to photographs.
Dimensions: 48cm wide, 22cm deep (binocular head), 160cm high (with stand)
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