8th Mar, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

Militaria & Ethnographica

 
Lot 37
 

37

A Pair of Second World War 7X Naval Binoculars, by Barr & Stroud, model CF41, stamped with...

A Pair of Second World War 7X Naval Binoculars, by Barr & Stroud, model CF41, stamped with maker's name and further stamped A.P. No.1900A, serial No. 41806 and broad arrows, with adjustable filters and black crinkle grips, associated leather strap, leather case; and two further pairs, comprising Ross Bino Prism No.5 Mk.III X7, stamped broad arrow marks, the leather case stamped, A.G. & Co. Ltd., 1940, Binocular Prismatic No.5, Case Mk.I, and Ross 7X50, leatherette case (3)

Sold for £140
Estimated at £80 - £120


 

. Barr & Stroud - Right eyepiece lens damaged. Fine focus operative. Splash guards working order. Deterioration to rubber on fine focussing mechanism. General wear to metal parts commensurate with age and use. Chip on right hand lens casing. Ross Bino Prism - All lenses clouded. Fine focus operative. Some loss to crinkle finish on tube. Significant overall wear to vulnerable parts. Leather case intact but considerably worn. Ross 7X50 - Lenses slightly clouded. Otherwise generally good. Strap probably associated. Case rather tired.

 


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Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 8th Mar, 2019

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