Optical Instruments
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WWII Nazi German, Winter/ Russian Front (Blue Cross) Dienstglas (Service Glass), 10 X 50 Magnification, German Infantry Officer's Binoculars By Carl Zeiss, Jena (rln) with WW2 1941 Case by ‘htg’ Duderstadt Plant, Westphalia. Sn 10400:10. - 10400:10 An original pair of WWII Nazi German, Dienstglas (Service Glass), 10 X 50 Magnification, Infantry Officer's Binoculars & case. The binoculars have undamaged adjustable Bakelite eyepieces. The body of the binoculars have lanyard bars and they are fitted with original thin leather neck strap and leather tab for attachment to Uniform. All optics are good and function as they should. The right shoulder of the binoculars are crisply stamped 'Dienstglas 10x 50' and with serial number '26994'. It is also stamped with the code 'rln' which is the one of the Nazi German War Time codes for Carl Zeiss, Jena, together with a blue ‘+’ which indicates that the lenses were treated to withstand temperatures down to -40° for cold climate use such as Winter or use on the Russian front. They are contained in their fitted sturdy black leather case with hinged lid. The lid of the case has its original sprung, armoured strap and the body has its original single stud fastener. The case is fitted with leather shoulder strap. The body of the case near to the rim is crisply waffenamt ‘WaA326’ and dated 1941 together with ‘htg’ which is the Nazi German War Time Code for Polte Armaturen Maschinenfabriken Duderstadt plant, Westphalia. Price for these nicely marked Nazi Binoculars in their WW2 dated case, includes UK delivery. Sn 10400:10. £895.00 |
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WWII Dated 6 Pounder Anti-Tank Gun Sight No22 C MkII in Original Case. 15703:46. - 15703:46 These Anti-Tank gun sights were for use by early 6pdr Anti-Tank Guns (The Ordnance Quick-Firing 6-pounder 7 cwt or just 6-pounder, was a British 57 mm gun, serving during the Second World War as a primary anti-tank gun of both the British and United States Army (as the 57 mm Gun M1). It was also used as the main armament for a number of armoured fighting vehicles). With magnification of 1.9 and field of view 21 Degrees. This anti-tank telescopic gunsight is of the direct line of sight type with cross hairs and aiming marks and “R” and “L” indicated on the horizontal line to fire at moving targets. With markings to the side; O.S 163 G.A Telescope Sighting No22C MKII ATOZ 1942 No 23575. With minor use related marks adding to its patina. Both lenses are intact and the extension moves freely. Accompanied by its original steel case which retains the majority of its drab olive paint. A very good original set. The price includes UK delivery. 15703:46. £295.00 |
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*Rare* Circa.1943 British S.O.E. Airborne & Commando Top Secret “Tabby” Infra-red Monocular scope with Original Leather case.. OPT 807. - OPT 807 These receivers were employed by Combined Operations Pilotage Parties (COPP's) from 1942-1945; contained then state-of-the-art technology, equipment was 'top secret' until March 1944. Existence of COPP's was classified under the Official Secrets Act until 1957. Special Operations Executive (SOE) was a British organisation formed in 1940 to conduct espionage, sabotage and reconnaissance in German-occupied Europe and to aid local resistance movements during World War II. This rare and Top Secret World War Two “Tabby” Infra-red Monocular scope contained in its original brown leather carrying case and marked on both piece and carrying case with Identification marks. Manufactured in 1943, this British designed monocular Infra-red night vision equipment was the first of its kind and took its basic design from pre-war Farnsworth television equipment. Having the vague appearance of a water bottle in a leather case, this device was used, prior to and on D-Day in Normandy by the assault pilotage (COPPs and the SBS teams) to guide in the invasion task forces onto the beaches. The unit itself comprised of a hermetically sealed receiver unit containing a triple pyle 3,000 volt battery (long since dead) and the infra-red optics. The screen is magnified by a lens-eyepiece which is adjustable for focus by turning. This device was used by the commando, airborne and ranger units in many famous battles over the period of WWII and was classified as Top Secret. The price includes UK delivery. OPT 807. £395.00 |
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WWI 4 Draw Leather Bound Brass Telescope by Adie & Son Edinburgh. OPT 806. - OPT 806 Founded by Alexander James Adie (1775-1858), optician and instrument maker, partnership between Alexander Adie (w.1823-1834) & his son. Adie & Son were appointed by William IV, and manufactured domestic cistern barometers and marine barometers. All optics of the telescope are excellent and function as they should, the telescope extends easily and smoothly into a 4-draw length. The brown leather caps and strap are in supple condition *break in main strap* with working buckle and secure stitching. Measuring 83 cm when fully extended (26 ½ cm closed not including caps). It is a lovely antique, possibly nautical use intended, telescope. The price includes UK delivery. OPT 806. £295.00 |
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Swiss Army WWII Dated Kern Aarau 6X24 ‘Armee-Modell’ Binoculars with Uniform Attachment Tab and Leather case. OPT 805. - OPT 805 The Kern & Co AG, Aarau company was founded in 1819 by Jakob Kern in Aarau. Kern learned in Aarau the profession of instrument maker He went to Munich, one of the former centres of optical research and construction of fine mechanical instruments and opened his own workshop after his return in Aarau. They supplied the Swiss Army with optical and navigation equipment during WWI/II. The leather case is made by Peenninger, Sattler, Stafa, C. Zurich which is stamped to the base along with the number 16. The case is thick leather and is in excellent condition with a nice patina. The straps, stitching and metalwork are in good order. The binoculars are stamped with the Swiss cross to either side of the frame along with ‘1940’ 6X24 Kern AARAU and Armee-Modell. They are also stamped with; No21989. The top lens caps are present and the lenses are in good order. The leather strap is good and the body of the binoculars are showing a good aged patina. The price includes UK delivery. OPT 805. (*German Binos box) £275.00 |
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WWI Era British Officer’s Private Purchase 3 Draw Leather Bound Brass Telescope by Manufacturer 'Broadhurst Clarkson and Co Ltd of London. 10309. - 10309 In 1892 Alexander Thomas Clarkson went into partnership with Robert Henry Broadhurst. They made quality optical instruments. In 1915 trading as 'Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co’ the business was listed at Farringdon Road London. During WWI as part of the war effort, the company set up further telescope factories in Watford, and a lens-making facility in central London producing optical instruments for the British War Dept. This is an excellent British WW1 Officer’s Private Purchase 3 Draw Telescope. It is made of leather covered brass. It measures 29 ¾ ” extended and 10 ¼ ” closed. One draw is signed ‘BROADHURST CLARKSON & CO LTD 63 FARRINGDON ROAD LONDON. E.C’. All optics of the telescope are excellent and function as they should, and the metal and leather are very good. The price includes UK delivery. 10309. £275.00 |
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