29th Apr, 2025 10:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (INFLEXIBLE)

 
Lot 277
 

277

[M] A PAIR OF D.F. 7 X 50 SIGNALLING LAMP KRIEGSMARINE BINOCULARS BY CARL ZEISS, JENA, 1930

A VERY RARE PAIR OF 7 X 50 SIGNALLING LAMP KRIEGSMARINE BINOCULARS BY CARL ZEISS, JENA, 1940

stamped on the backplate with maker's marks, and numbered '99930', together with a Kriegsmarine mark number '217', the coupling bar for filter levers marked Scheinw. [Scheinwerfer], Sonne, Onnegl. [ohneGläser], ebonised finish -- 8in. (20cm.) high

See H. Seeger, Fernglaser und Fernrohre, p. 312, abb. 214.

Sold for £2,108
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,500

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report

Some paint loss and rubbing overall. Eye cups missing and objective cuffs missing. Optically correct with intact filters.


Sonderausführung für Richtblinker ; "Special Version for directional indictators"

We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of this property. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Charles Miller Ltd is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.

 

A VERY RARE PAIR OF 7 X 50 SIGNALLING LAMP KRIEGSMARINE BINOCULARS BY CARL ZEISS, JENA, 1940

stamped on the backplate with maker's marks, and numbered '99930', together with a Kriegsmarine mark number '217', the coupling bar for filter levers marked Scheinw. [Scheinwerfer], Sonne, Onnegl. [ohneGläser], ebonised finish -- 8in. (20cm.) high

See H. Seeger, Fernglaser und Fernrohre, p. 312, abb. 214.

Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (INFLEXIBLE), 29th Apr, 2025

 

Page turning catalogue here

Downloadable bid form here

Saleroom notice here

 

ORDER OF SALE :

Mercantile Sail: lots 1-47

Mercantile Steam: lots 49-129

Naval Sail: lots 135-197

Naval Steam: lots 200-291

Navigation & Scientific Instruments: lots 292-307

 

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