A few weeks ago I went to an antique store run by a gentleman who gets his stock buying out households from estates or old folks who are going into nursing homes. He had a new looking binocular case with the name Rakia on the outside in gilt paint(there was a date on it too, Dec 25 1959). There were binoculars in it.
He sold them to me for $65 since he had never heard of Rakia Binoculars.
I got out of there quickly with my treasure and opened it in the privacy of my car. Inside was the binocular strap still wrapped in tissue paper and a pair of never used Leitz Amplivid 6x24s. Even the case did not have a scratch on it. The glass of course is perfect. There is one tiny paint chip of about 1/8" which could be easily repaired. They are wonderful to use.
I think these must have been a christmas gift for Mr Rakia back in 1959. I don't think he appreciated them. Any comments?
He sold them to me for $65 since he had never heard of Rakia Binoculars.
I got out of there quickly with my treasure and opened it in the privacy of my car. Inside was the binocular strap still wrapped in tissue paper and a pair of never used Leitz Amplivid 6x24s. Even the case did not have a scratch on it. The glass of course is perfect. There is one tiny paint chip of about 1/8" which could be easily repaired. They are wonderful to use.
I think these must have been a christmas gift for Mr Rakia back in 1959. I don't think he appreciated them. Any comments?
