The Dutch lensmaker Hans Lipperhey (also known as Johann Lippershey), who is often credited with inventing the telescope, is thought to have been the first person to pair telescopes to create binoculars in the early 1600s. See more ideas about Binoculars, Vintage, Opera.

Fits either 8x30 or 10x30. vintage swift binoculars #1 . Vintage Swift Zoom Binoculars Model N0 847 No.20-640130 7x - 12x, 40 very good condition The case is a little worn as per photo and missing the shoulder strap Has all four original lens caps I DO NOT KNOW A GREAT DEAL ABOUT BINOCULARS, THESE WERE MY FATHERS AND HAVE BEEN IN A CUPBOARD FOR SOME YEARS BUT I HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT THESE ARE IN GOOD … SOLD PER PIECE. The first binoculars, or field glasses, were essentially twin telescopes, which were used by navigators and soldiers alike. Roll Down eyecup for the old Pocket 8x20, 10x25 binoculars. swift Audubon mk 2 8.5 x44 extra wide field these lovely classic swift ascot mk1 binoculars are optically lovely with no fungus or dirt inside. Please feel free to have a look at my other listings for original vie items and various make up Dec 26, 2013 - Japanese binoculars, WW II, Bausch & Lomb, Bushnell, Fuji Brothers, Fujinon, Nikko, Nikon, Nippon Kogaku, Swift, Tasco. Mar 2, 2020 - Explore vintageradio's board "Vintage Opera Glasses And Binoculars Collection", followed by 317 people on Pinterest. SWIFT 820 ED Audubon HP Binocular Premier Birding Binocular Designed based on specifications gleaned from a Swift survey of the world's leading ornithologist, the Swift Audubon binoculars have become famous worldwide for superior performance and dependability.