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WW1 1918 Dated British Brass ‘Donkey Ears’ B.O. Forward Observation / Trench Telescope Of 1915 With Original Extendable Tripod. Sn 14458 - 14458
Original WW1 British Donkey Ears Telescope of 1915 with tripod used by British forces in forward observation / trench deployment . The heavy brass instrument has original enamel green finish with adjustable eyepieces. One of its 2 the Bakelite eye cups are absent. All optics are fully functional. The casing is fitted with leather covers secured by leather straps. The end of one strap has perished but the lens cover is present & could easily be repaired. The casing is crisply marked with model designation, optics information and 1918 date (illustrated in image 2). The instrument comes with its original brass and wood tripod which has adjustable metal legs. The metal legs have spiked ends and have original green enamel paint. The top of the tripod has the correct graduated brass turn table. The tripod stands 5 ‘ 8” tall when fully extended. The instrument is fitted to the tripod by a brass lug which slots into a hole in the scope. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 14458 (new shelves storeroom)
£795.00

Cased WW2 Era Nazi German 10 X 80 Magnification Flak Artillery Binoculars For Tripod Mounting By ‘beh’ (Ernst Leitz Wetzlar). Sn 18789 - 18789
These are an original pair of Nazi German, 10 X 0 Magnification, Artillery Flak Binoculars. These large, heavy Binoculars were designed to be mounted on tripod (tripod absent). The binoculars have original olive green field finish with adjustable Bakelite eyepieces and original padded leather viewing head rest. The instrument has correct original extendable & removable metal sun visor shades. All optics are excellent and function as they should. The binoculars are crisply marked ' D.F. 10 x 80 '(Magnification) and have graduated markings ‘70-65-60’. The instrument bears the Nazi German War time manufacturer's code ‘beh’ which is Ernst Leitz Wetzlar together with numbers ‘28022’ and red cross & blue triangle lubrication indicator marks. The underside of the instrument has the correct tripod mounting block. The instrument is contained in its wood transit case with hinged lid and leather retaining strap with buckle. The price for this excellent set of nicely marked Nazi Flak Binoculars includes UK delivery. Sn 18789.
£2,850.00

Victorian Era British Broadhurst Clarkson & Co 3 Draw 'Signallers' Brass Telescope with Interchangable Eye Piece Lens and Hard Leather Case. OPT 836. - OPT 836
This is a three draw signallers telescope recondition by Broadhurst Clarkson for John Barker & Co Ltd of Kensington W8 (In 1750 Benjamin Martin established an instrument business with his son Joshua joining him in 1778. Joshua went on to patent a method for manufacturing brass tubing in 1782, the same year the firm was sold to Charles Tulley. The Tulley family ran the business through to 1844 when it was sold to Robert Mills who, in turn, sold on to Alexander Clarkson in 1873.Broadhurst became a partner in the business in 1892 but had a falling out with Clarkson resulting in the partnership splitting in 1908. Broadhurst promptly moved to 63 Farringdon Road and named the building Telescope House. In a shrewd move, Broadhurst realised the value of the good Clarkson name and began trading as Broadhurst Clarkson & Co. In house, the firm were able to produce both the lenses and the brass tubes (using Joshua Martin's patented machine). They also operated a showroom and shop on site. With the advent of the First World War in 1914, the business expanded to support the war effort, opening a second lens making facility in London supported by a telescope factory in Watford. These telescopes came with two eye pieces, a high power at 30 diameters and a low power at 15 diameters. Size: closed: 10.25" open: 30.5". Although it doesn't have any war department stamp indicating it was official issue, it certainly is made to the same specifications and was likely a private purchase item for someone who was not entitled to an issue one. The send and third draw have minor marks to the metalwork as shown in the images. This does not affect the operation. The leather has a nice patina and the stitching is in place. Overall a very nice telescope from a very good manufacturer. The price includes UK delivery. OPT 836.
£295.00

WW2 1943 British WD Ausralian F.Tough Manufactured Vickers Heavy Machine Gun Clinometer Sight MK II With Correct Spirit Level & 1944 Dated Leather Case By JCS. OPT 834 - OPT 834
Virtually every army that used machine guns had some form of clinometer or angle of sight instrument in use by 1914, these sights led to the design of the MKII Clinometer introduced by Loc A-7266 of 9th September 1930(see pages 511 & 512 of The Grand Old Lady of No Mans Land by Goldsmith). This is an original Vickers Heavy Machine Gun Clinometer Sight MK II in its original case. The sight has the correct steel and brass construction with calibrated dial and spirit level. The sight has the correct model designation stamp with ‘Aust’ (Australian) ‘F. Tough’ manufacturer detail, WD marks and 1943 date (illustrated). The sight functions as it should. It is contained in its original leather case with hinged lid, The cases’ buckle is absent but its fastening strap is present . The sides of the case have small leather riveted strap loops. The rear of the case is impressed with model designation & manufacturer detail together with 1944 date. The inside of the case has storage instruction impressed into the leather (illustrated). The price includes UK delivery. OPT 834.
£225.00

WW2 Nazi German, Winter/ Russian Front (Blue Cross) Dienstglas (Service Glass), 7 X 50 Magnification, German Infantry Officer's Binoculars By Carl Zeiss, Jena (blc) With WW2 1944 Case. Sn 10400:9 - 10400:9
An original pair of WW2 Nazi German, Dienstglas (Service Glass), 7 X 50 Magnification, Infantry Officer's Binoculars & case. The binoculars have undamaged adjustable Bakelite eyepieces. The body of the binoculars have lanyard bars and they are fitted with original thin leather neck strap and leather tab for attachment to Uniform. All optics are good and function as they should. The right shoulder of the binoculars are crisply stamped 'Dienstglas 7x 50' and with serial number '43999'. It is also stamped with the code 'blc' which is the Nazi wartime code for Carl Zeiss, Jena together with a blue ‘+’ which indicates that the lenses were treated to withstand temperatures down to -40° for cold climate use such as Winter or use on the Russian front. They are contained in their fitted sturdy black leather case with hinged lid. The lid of the case has its original sprung, armoured strap and the body has its original single stud fastener. The case is fitted with leather shoulder strap. The body of the case near to the rim is faintly Waffenamt, WW2 dated which appears to be '1944' together with 3 letters which are unreadable, no doubt a Nazi manufacturer mark. Price for these nicely marked Nazi Binoculars in their WW2 dated case, includes UK delivery. Sn 10400:9.
£795.00

**RARE**Cased British WD Special Forces WW2 D-Day Landings MK1 (T) Infra-Red Night Vision Monocular Scope “Tabby”. OPT 804 - OPT 804
These WW2 British D-Day Landings Infra-red Night Vision Scope also known as “Tabby”, were produced just prior to the D-Day landings, these night vision scopes were issued to Special Forces units who went ahead of the main invasion force on the evening before and morning of the landings. The unit itself comprised of a hermetically sealed receiver unit containing a triple pyle 3,000 volt battery, (long since dead) and the infra-red optics. The screen is magnified by a lens-eyepiece which is adjustable for focus by turning. The scope is in near mint condition and housed in the original leather carry case complete with leather straps and securing strap for the case. The instrument and case have identification markings (all illustrated). The price for this rare piece of D-Day equipment includes UK delivery. OPT 804 (bino shelves storeroom)
£395.00

WW1 1917 British WD Kershaw & Son Ltd Leeds No3 MK II, 6X Magnification Prismatic Binoculars With WD 1916 No2 Leather Case By JAJ & Co. OPT 802 - OPT 802
These are a nice original cased pair of WW1 British Military No3 MK II, 6X Magnification Prismatic binoculars. The binoculars measure 5 ¾” X 4 ¼” and have a black textured finish, with adjustable bakelite eyepieces (one has a small stable chip to the edge). The body of the binoculars have lanyard bars fitted with original leather neck strap. All optics are good and function as they should. The right shoulder of the binoculars is crisply stamped with graticule detail together with 1917 date, WD arrow and maker’s name ‘Kershaw & Son Ltd Leeds’. The left shoulder is crisply stamped with ‘Binocular Prismatic No3 MK II, Magnification 6’ detail together with 'No.31530'. All lettering is highlighted in original white paint (illustrated). The binoculars retain all of their original black finish. They are contained in their fitted hard body leather case with hinged lid and retaining strap with buckle. The case is clean. The left & right sides of the case have leather tabs fitted with adjustable leather shoulder strap. The rear has 2 belt loops. The hinged lid has maker detail ‘JAJ & Co’, ‘1916’ date designation ‘Case No2 Prismatic Binocular’ and name ‘P.G. Geary’ most likely the officer who owned these binoculars. The body has WD broad arrow mark. The price for this nicely marked pair of WW2 dated binoculars worthy of further research regarding the officer’s name includes UK delivery. OPT 802
£275.00

Cased, WW2 1941 Swiss Armee-Modell Kern Of ARRAU 6X24 Magnification Binoculars With Eye Piece Protector Cover, Leather Neck Strap, Uniform Attachment Tab & Correct Swiss Made Leather Case Inscribed ‘Kpt (Nazi German Kriegsmarine Kapitän ) Halfri 11/252 - OPT 801
This is a very nice set of WW2 Swiss Army 6X24 Binoculars, complete with their original neck strap and eyepiece protector. Small field glasses were highly preferred by officers due to their convenience. This example is fully functional, with clear optics and a very nice correct leather carry case. It is marked as follows: (Swiss Cross) Armee-Modell (Swiss Cross) 1941 6X24. The left base is also marked with maker Kern (maker) of ARRAU, a town in Northern Switzerland. The front of the binoculars have additional Swiss Cross Proofs, as well as serial No 27208. The binoculars have the correct range reticule in the left eyepiece. The lanyard bars have original leather neck strap and it has a uniform attachment tab with eyelet for buttoning to uniform. The included tan leather case is in great shape, with a functional spring loaded closure strap and shoulder strap. The bottom is well marked with a Swiss Proof Mark, as well as an indistinct maker mark and number 16. The front of the case has period hand inscribed wording ‘Kpt’ (Nazi German Kriegsmarine Kapitän rank), what looks like ’Halfri’ (possible officer’s name) ‘11/252’ (possible Kriegsmarine ship or parts designation) indicating that at some point in the war these binoculars were in carried by a Kriegsmarine Officer. The price for this nicely marked pair of WW2 dated binoculars & case worthy of further research regarding the Officer’s name and designation includes UK delivery. OPT 801
£295.00

WW2 Era Nazi D.A.K. (German Africa Corps) bek (Hensoldt-Werk fuer Optik und Mechanik, Herborn) Direct Line 3x8 Optical Gun Sight For PaK 38 & 40 Anti Tank Guns. OPT 800 - OPT 800
This is an original sight for Nazi German artillery Guns. These sights were used on the PaK 38 & 40 anti tank guns (illustrated in image 1 are copies of images of PaK 38 (left) & PaK 40 guns in combat during WW2). The steel sight retains some of its original DAK sand coloured paint. It has the correct graduated reticule (cannot photograph but the reticule form is illustrated in image 2) & gun mount. The optics function as they should. The body has identification markings ‘66071 F.3x8’ and Nazi wartime manufacturer code ‘bek’ which is Hensoldt-Werk fuer Optik und Mechanik, Herborn. It also has a ‘+’ mark (seal or lubrication designation). The price includes UK delivery. OPT 800
£275.00

Cased, WW2 1944 British WD Kershaw No2 MK III, 6X Magnification Prismatic Binoculars With Period Webbing Covered Case. OPT 799 - OPT 799
These are a nice original cased pair of WW2 British Military No2 MKIII, 6X Magnification Prismatic binoculars. The binoculars measure 6" X 5" and have a black textured finish, with adjustable eyepieces. The body of the binoculars have lanyard bars. All optics are good and function as they should. The right shoulder of the binoculars is crisply stamped with graticule detail together with 1944 date, WD arrow and maker’s name ‘Kershaw’. The left shoulder is crisply stamped with ‘Bino Prism No2 MK III, x6' Model and magnification detail together with 'No.267058'. All lettering is highlighted in original white paint (illustrated). The binoculars retain all of their original black finish. They are contained in their fitted hard body khaki webbing covered case with hinged lid and single brass stud fastener. The case is clean. The left & right sides of the case have webbing tabs with brass strap bars. The lid has a female press stud fastener that fastens to a male brass stud on the front of the body. The rear has brass belt hanger bars. The price for this nicely marked pair of WW2 dated binoculars & case includes UK delivery. OPT 799
£175.00
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