N.1853 Military Binoculars with Rangefinder from Moreau Teigne, Paris, 1860

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Antique Moreau Teigne Paris Military Binoculars, c. 1860/1870, with Rangefinder, Original Leather Case. No. 1853 engraved on the bridge and … Read more Antique Moreau Teigne Paris Military Binoculars, c. 1860/1870, with Rangefinder, Original Leather Case. No. 1853 engraved on the bridge and inscription "Moreau Teigne Paris." Rare piece of military optics history with focus adjustment mechanism, interpupillary adjustment, and adjustable filters on the eyepieces. Features the original rangefinder scale, still preserved and legible inside the two main tubes, and extendable lens hoods. Type: Antique Field/Military Binoculars
Era: C. 1860/1870
Material: Black lacquered brass, leather covering, glass
Brand: Moreau Teigne Paris
"Rang Find" rangefinder scale with illustration of a Soldier on horseback and on foot

The instrument is sold exclusively as a historical collectible, display, or antique. As these binoculars are over 170 years old, they are not guaranteed for modern technical or professional use. Detailed photographs are part of the . The buyer is invited to carefully examine them and ask for any clarification before purchasing. Excellent aesthetic and functional conditions for its age, with physiological wear and scratches on the paint. Clear vision with normal micro-dust. The mechanics are functional and smooth. The focus ring has a fast gear. The lithographed paper on the extraction drum shows age-related wear. Patina and physiological wear of the leather. Solid case with preserved leather, signs of aging and wear on the stitching, strap, and various parts. Please be careful when removing the lens hoods. Please handle with care when extending the lens shades/sunshades. This piece has an attribution mark,
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