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Offline Grizzly95

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Grandpa's bino's
« on: December 05, 2009, 10:41:39 PM »
Anyone have any info on these? The say "Merchant Marines Paris" on them. They were my grandpas and he passed a few years ago and I never heard a story about them. Thanks.
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Re: Grandpa's bino's
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2009, 01:33:03 PM »
they look cool.

are they very clear?

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Re: Grandpa's bino's
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2009, 02:05:59 PM »
Just found some on craigs list $125    (  http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/atq/1457529479.html  )

Also at an antique dealers site...here is what they said...:  (  http://www.fineartemporium.com/ma-Total.htm  )

Nautical Instruments - Antique Yacht Binoculars by Iris de Paris, 1880-1910 - completely made of brass and glass - signed on the right "Marque Iris de Paris - Qualite Garantie" and marked on the left "Nautique" with an Anchor sign below - cleaned and in working condition, bumps from use on board - nice patina - complete with the original case (case shows strong wear). Dimensions of the Binoculars are 16 x 14 cm (6 1/2 x 5 1/2 in) fully extended it is 7 cm (2 3/4 inch) deep - Price (incl. shipment): EUR 240 (convert to US$ or other currency)


Note: The most used Yacht Binoculars on the Continent around the Turn of the Century were those by Iris and its competitor Lemaire, both from Paris. Several other makers have produced binoculars as well of cause, but beauty and a special model for Yachting and Marine can only be found from these two French Makers. This item is suitable for display in your living room, in an office and also for today use on board of a yacht.
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Re: Grandpa's bino's
« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2009, 02:17:20 PM »
No info but, if they could talk I bet they'd have some great stories.

 


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