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Light of Other Days: My Olde Optics Collection

Sold to my friend Pete 12/2/08	Business End of the Clark	Old German Field Glass	$19th Century English Leather-Bound 2&3/4inch Refractor$ 19th Century English Leather-Bound 2&3/4inch Refractor
1926 Busch 4x40 Field Glass	$Very Old 40mm Brass Refractor(no makers mark)$ Very Old 40mm Brass Refractor(no makers mark)	40 mm French Field Glass( Marked Montgomery Ward, Chicago)	$Very Old single draw 40mm refractor(Marked US Navy #30260)$ Very Old single draw 40mm refractor(Marked US Navy #30260)
Silver 25x 40mm single draw hand scope	Elegant 25x40 4 section French Handscope	2x50 French Glass; all this for 2x!	Another view of the Wards 4x40s
Lemaire, Paris 6x50 Field Glass	Very Old 4x50 Field Glass(no makers mark)	Compact(sort of)Iris, Paris 4x50	German Military ww1 4x40 Carl Zeiss Jena
Watson, London 4x40 Field Glass	Jena Glass in Aluminum{Top End; Aluminum was Exotic and expensive}	Jena Glass(Zeiss) 4x50 Field Glass	An almost identical French 4x50(Lemaire)
Opera Glasses; mostly French, one Deutchlander	Opera Glasses: top is Lemaire. bottom Zeiss	Best 2.5x Glass I've seen; Zeiss Jena	Old Transit
My 1991 Celestron 11" SCT; an antique by modern standards!	Sportier Paris"High Power"	Mear Militaire, Paris. also marked "Air Force-w70"	One of the few USA made glasses:Calter Prod. Co, Chicago"Sport Glass"
Phoneys! But they smell good still...	Jena Tourist Glass	The Conestoga Corp. Bethleham Pa	Unmarked ancient pair
Army, Long Range; French	Champiere Paris	Opera Glass; unknown maker	Opera Glasses for Men
Detail on Chevalier Opera Glass	Chevalier stretched to show detail	Wolensack, New York	Busch night and day glass-51/2x day; turn it over and a lens slides out-21/2x for night
Dolland, London	Lacombe, Paris	WW1 German Military	Hensoldt 4x50, Deutchland
1986 C-90 Celestron	Old Handscope; no maker's mark	Made in Occupied Jupan	Made in Occupied Japan
Marchand, Paris	Unknown Maker, no marks	Lefils Paris	Colmont Paris
Left side: Lemaire Paris; right side Boston Optical	Very early 16x50 Hensoldt roof prism binoculars	$1880 4 Alvan Clark Refractor$ 1880 4" Alvan Clark Refractor	$Peter Abrahams 4 f-10 Brashear Refractor (1890's)$ Peter Abrahams 4" f-10 Brashear Refractor (1890's)
8X56 celestrons	Herb's Colmont Field Glasses(Photo by Herb)	new lens	First shot with new lens!
$4 Clark Refractor (1880)$ 4" Clark Refractor (1880)	New Lens (1.5X Converter on Pro 1) demo	new tripod for the C-90	silver glasses
A New Addition	closup of Goerz Bino		Mamiya C-330 with Lenses

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Luis Horacio Diaz		30-Jan-2012 19:54
I have come into an old Carl Zeiss Jena 10x40 Nedinsco Systeem 985 used by the Argentine artillery. I have been trying to get some information about it without much success yet. I would appreciate any data. Thank you

Bobby		24-Aug-2010 15:35
I'm looking for information on regarding a pair of german field glasses that my late father in law left me. They came in a weathered leather case with 'art.inricht' stamped on the top. The field glasses have several engraved words on them. 'G.Rodenstock', 'Munchen', 'Dienstglas' 8X27 and serial number 1142. I would just like to know the history of these glasses. Any information would be appreciated.

Mike M		09-May-2010 00:14
I wonder if anyone can help. I have kept for years a pair of binoculars given to me by an uncle who "rescued" them from a German soldier. He was in both wars so I don't know if they are WW1 or 2. They look like 1. Made of brass frame, tin base plates all painted black, and stippled leather covering to main body. They have absolutely no manufacturer's name anywhere and is void of any identity except Made in France hidden away under one of the eye-shoulder supports. The case in brown leather suggest well used and worn on belt no shoulder strap with case. Strap on top of case lid appears to have had unsers name on it but now worn beyond recognition. Can anyone recognise description or shall I send picture?

Jane		18-Apr-2010 00:14
I have a Moreau Paris glasses - binoculars or opera? Can you help with any information? Thank you,

Jan		04-Mar-2010 21:00
I have some solid brass Lemaire Fabt Paris binoculars marked with a crows foot and S-3, 453D8 any idea when they were made? can't find a date...? oh, and what they are worth? thankyou

Niall Mclaren		17-Feb-2010 17:06
A great collection very well presented. I think the Jena Glass was made by another German manufacturer trying to steal Zeiss's thunder. In my experience, if it isn't marked Zeiss it usually isn't. Kind Regards, Niall

Jim B. Petersen		14-Feb-2010 05:18
I have a pair of very old brass field glasses ww1 at least. Inscribed with the words Flammarian Paris on the front adjustment suport. Any info?

david mcdonnell		27-Jan-2010 18:29
i have a pair you dont if you want them e-mail me at davidmcdonnell72@yahoo.com

Bobby		14-Oct-2009 21:45
I have a pair of binoculars that look just like 2x50 French Glass picture in your collection. Mine are brown leather bound and have brass shields that extend from the end of the lens. The eye piece has Chevalier Paris and when extended they have Army Navy on the left lens and day & night on the right lens. I would like to sell them but I'm not sure how to find out their value. Any help would be appreciated

Galina		22-Jul-2009 18:26
How old are those Jena Field Glass?

Andrew Ruban		18-Jun-2009 07:27
Dear Sirs, Can You to give me an advice. I have bought such field-glass http: // www.pbase.com/dan_123/image/33508819/original Dolland London Can You tell to me WHAT it is field-glass - year of release, purpose or give me ady additional information My e-mail is nts01@list.ru, please tell me something more about this model, if You know...

wolf_123		05-Apr-2009 13:59
Wow!

Ernie Mastroianni		22-Nov-2008 21:00
Very nice collection. My favorite is the Clarke refractor. The only one I've ever seen is at Yerkes! Cheers, Dan, Ernie

Tim Riis		10-Jan-2008 03:01
Also , I like that whitney style compass, is it for sale ???

Tim Riis		10-Jan-2008 02:59
I have a pair of Conestoga Corp. Bethlahem,Pa binoculars, my question is, were these used during the CIvil War.????????

ruth Berkemeier		07-Jan-2008 01:34
i havea pair of marchand paris Mother of Pearl and brass opera glasses and was wondering what they might be worth. they are engraved with the initials ERS in fancy type. could you help me with this?

David Crow		02-Dec-2007 17:12
Dan, Outstanding gallery and collection. I have a pair of mother-of-pearl opera glasses that look very similar to your Lemaire piece. However, no obvious bee symbol and eyepieces are marked DEBUTANT PARIS. Are these period knockoffs or another legitimate maker. My grandmother got these in the 1920's my best guess. Brass and leather case almost identical to those of many Lemaire items on internet. Any interest or information? David Crow

Shebee		04-Oct-2007 02:33
Hi, Nancy...I just found the same pair...us signal service, made in france, marchand/ paris. I have searched the net, but have not come up with much information. By chance, have you found out anything? Thanks...Shebee

Nancy Kraus		03-Oct-2007 00:30
I have a pair of binoculars that say Marchand, Paris on them. They are also stamped with the words U.S.Signai on them.. Could you give me any information about them. Anything would be appreciated. Thank You. Nancy Kraus

Geoff		28-Sep-2007 09:21
Hi, I notice you have a pair of field glasses almost identical to ones I have which belonged to my grandfather. They are made by Dolland of London. Can you tell me their approximate age and were they standard army issue during world war one here in the uk ?

Enrique		16-Sep-2007 04:36
Wow - way too cool, at least for those who appreciate fine optics and glass all around.

Studio Instable (Thierry)		10-Jul-2007 18:54
What an impressive one !!!

Rebecca		10-Jun-2007 03:45
Hello. You have a wonderful collection. I have a MOP Lemaire, Paris Oct 1, 1885 Opera Glass that look similar to yours - except at the end it looks like someones initials have been engraved in Script. I also have a pair of field glasses that have me baffled and was wondering if you could help me with identification. Around the eye piece is "Parker & Battersby ~ New York" The only other text states "Superior Quality" on left and "Bird Glass" on right. They are black with leather where you hold them. They look like your 1926 Bausch Field Glasses. I tried searching on the internet but did not find anything for this. If you know anything please let me know. I would appreciate it.

lynda		28-Feb-2007 19:54
there are a pair of those silver binoculars on ebay at the moment from boer war very rare

sherwood frazier		16-Feb-2007 01:55
What a great collection, wow there is some top notch stuff here. Very well presented. Sherwood.

William Hurst		07-Feb-2007 06:04
A friend of mine has a pair of old binoculars. The eyepieces have Andemair Paris printed on them. The piece joining the eyepieces has U.S. Navy Glasses stamped on it and the number 12. I cannot tell the metals used, but it would appear to be brass for the bulk of the binoculars, with copper being what you put your eyes against to view through them. I wish I had a picture of them to show you, but I don't. Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated!!

Steve S		28-Dec-2006 04:16
Very nice collection. My father pased away this last summer and in cleaning out his house I found a pair of Champiere Paris Field Glasses. They look just like yours except the eye piece(s) has a green coloring on them. Can you tell me something about them? When made? What Army used them? Value? Thanks

Steve Reinhart		03-Dec-2006 03:01
What year are the Marchand Paris binoculars made? How much are they worth? We have an exact pair.

W. Olson		07-Oct-2006 23:39
Beautiful collection. I have a pair of Marchand, Paris, glasses exactly like the ones pictured. Can you tell me when they might have been produced.

Michael Tauber		13-Aug-2006 05:47
Great capture of an amazing collection

dan		16-Jul-2006 22:34
how much is the champiere paris worth?

EVLEDstudio		02-Jul-2006 13:41
Impressive collection, good photography Joy

1moremile		06-May-2006 21:12
Nice collection. Nicely photographed. Do you use any or all of these?

Alberta Weinberg		14-Apr-2006 17:51
I have a pair of Marchand Paris field glasses similar to the ones you have pictured. Mine are 6-1/2" long with beautiful patina. A leather hand made and embossed case was included in the sale. Anyone with an idea of the market value today? Thanks

zyziza		13-Apr-2006 18:49
impressive collection !

Guest		02-Apr-2006 23:47
Hello, Your collection is like a great museum. Very nice pics. Keep going. Martin from QU�BEC-CANADA

Laura		02-Feb-2006 23:57
Lovely collection. I have had my pair of binoculars since 1998 and cannot clearly remember where I found them. Maybe a yard sale. I have become curious about them as to how old they are. They are Carl Zeiss Jena serial number 1947909 and 7 X 50 Dienstgles. Do you know anything about these or can direct me somewhere I can find out?

Donnaray		25-Jan-2006 23:20
awesome collection

Larry Hill		12-Jan-2006 17:38
Neat gallery! Interesting collection.

fotabug		14-Dec-2005 13:40
Wow! I am very impressed with your collection and with the photos of them.

Monte Dodge		23-Nov-2005 16:35
I collect old coleman lanterns and antique backpacking stoves. Never thought of making a gallery of them. Good idea!!!!

Chris		19-Nov-2005 19:18
I have a pair of Conestoga Corporation binoculars (like the ones pictured on your site). They are in a canvas carrying case. Do you have any idea of the value?

dan dunn		19-Nov-2005 13:48
I do have one pair of Lacombes, but I don't know much about them. There were many French makers during the era when these were made. For decades the designs were unchanged, until prism glasses were made available at affordable prices. Most likely yours are early 20th century, but they could be older. Hope this helps! DD

Guest		19-Nov-2005 08:10
My father has a pair of field glasses marked Lacombe Fab Paris Mk 5 Special 17386 and also engraved with M and G. Possibly the first owners initials? They are not in good condition but I'd like to know anything about the factory or their history. David.

Tom		04-Nov-2005 01:58
I have a pair of opera glasses made by Karl Liebold, Optiker, Munchen (at least that's what it says on the case) in excellent condition. Any information you can provide about them (age, maker, price, etc.) I would greatly appreciate.

Rob		27-Aug-2005 15:02
I have a pair of Leclerc F., Paris, opera glasses, or field glasses. I have can't seem to find any information about them? Have you ever heard of Leclerc F.?

Mike Greenwood		17-Aug-2005 17:51
What can you tell me about your Mear Militaire Paris binoculars. I have an exact match to yours, including the Air Force w-70. Do you know if these were meant for the French Military, dates of manufacture, or who manufactured them? I wonder if these are WW I vintage. Thanks, Mike Greenwood

John Nasche		03-Jan-2005 11:31
I don�t really collect anything, (other than thousands of old photographic proofs and negatives of past clients), but after seeing this gallery and being blown away by it, mayhaps I should change my mind! Beautiful!

Don Metz		05-Sep-2004 22:43
What a collection, and good variety of presentation. Now, about the guitars?

dan dunn		05-Sep-2004 18:01
More to Come, once I ferret out all of the hiding places...

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