Mid-Century Japanese Naval Bridge Big Eye Binoculars from Nikon, 1940s

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A rare set of japanese naval bridge “big eye“ binoculars by nikon manufactured during wwii by tokyo kogaku kikai (tokyo … Read more 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 20 (magnification) x 120 (aperture), and mounted on a telescopic 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
in great condition, fully serviced and in good working order. Optics are in good condition with separate focusing to each eye piece. - please refer to photographs

size
head size:
width: 47 cm // 18.50 in
depth: 74 cm // 29.13 in
height: 40 cm // 15.75 in

tripod:
width: 75 cm // 29.53 in
depth: 75 cm // 29.53 in
height: 155 cm // 61.02 in (tripod at lowest setting) this piece has an attribution mark,
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