Here’s Looking At You – With German Vintage Binoculars

Although we are well-known as suppliers of fine quality antique furniture, that does not mean that we do not understand how many of our customers appreciate some of the more unusual and esoteric items that often become available under the general heading of collectables or ephemera. Collectables dating from the period of the second world war are of particular interest so we are very pleased to be able to offer this rare and unusual find.

Vintage German Binoculars On Stand

Here we have an example of a highly unusual and collectable item – a decorative Second World War German made Emil Busch observation binoculars that would have been used for spotting aircraft and directing searchlights and AA guns.

These binoculars bear the German military code “CXN”, standing for Emil Busch AG, Optische Industrie, Rathencow, who were the manufacturers of these vintage binoculars.

Binoculars like these were used by German anti-aircraft batteries to spot aircraft during World War II. These are 10×80 Flak Binoculars and have a very wide field of view, the lenses being inclined at 45 degrees for easy viewing.

The binoculars are made of steel which has been professionally polished and are they are mounted on an adjustable steel military telescopic tripod. This pair of binoculars can be used for both day & night time observation and the optics are of fine quality with all of the dials being in working order. The item has been fully and expertly restored and is in perfect working order.

You may like to note that a similar pair of binoculars was sold by Christies, lot 273, Sale 8250, Christies Interiors-Style & Spirit, South Kensington, London, on 29th January 2013, for the sum of £8500. This pair is offered for sale by ourselves at just £4250.

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This item may be viewed in greater detail online, here or at our north London showroom. If you have any questions about this, or any of our items, please call +44 20 8809 9605 to speak to an expert.