A fabulous pair of World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars made in France, the bridge engraved M G (Ministere de la Guerre) created for the British Military for use during World War 1 in 1916. This pair is made by the famous French maker, Colmont of Paris, signed on both sides below the brass, a black raised signature. Both the brass on the binoculars and the leather case with the British military crows foot mark. The case is also signed by "Baltic Leather Goods Co" and "1916". The binoculars are clad in a lovely embossed leather remaining in excellent condition, now over 100 years old and a true antique. They have integral sun shades which when extended, the fully opened binoculars measures 7 3/8" in length when; closed up they measure 4 3/4" x 2 1/4" x 5 1/2" tall. The leather case measures 5 3/4" x 3 1/2" x 6 3/4". Superb condition having been professionally and meticulously cleaned, restoring them to their former glory. The case with wear commensurate with age and use. Item: 44467 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 44467
Dimensions
Height = 17.2 cm (7")
Width = 14.6 cm (6")
Depth = 8.9 cm (4")
Pair WW1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue, 1916, Colmont, Paris
Price
£595
| $750 USD | €718 EUR
Item Ref
44467
Description
A fabulous pair of World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars made in France, the bridge engraved M G (Ministere de la Guerre) created for the British Military for use during World War 1 in 1916. This pair is made by the famous French maker, Colmont of Paris, signed on both sides below the brass, a black raised signature. Both the brass on the binoculars and the leather case with the British military crows foot mark. The case is also signed by "Baltic Leather Goods Co" and "1916". The binoculars are clad in a lovely embossed leather remaining in excellent condition, now over 100 years old and a true antique. They have integral sun shades which when extended, the fully opened binoculars measures 7 3/8" in length when; closed up they measure 4 3/4" x 2 1/4" x 5 1/2" tall. The leather case measures 5 3/4" x 3 1/2" x 6 3/4". Superb condition having been professionally and meticulously cleaned, restoring them to their former glory. The case with wear commensurate with age and use. Item: 44467 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 44467
Dimensions
Height = 17.2 cm (7")
Width = 14.6 cm (6")
Depth = 8.9 cm (4")