I'd be so grateful for ANY info on these binocs. They were my grandfather's who died in 1973. I can't see any info on them at all except for 8 x 32. Thank you so much.
Thank you. I'll put some more photos on later. On my phone, the photos I took are perfectly clear but was dismayed to see that wasn't the case when I'd uploaded them. I will try again.I don't even see 8x. 32 would be unusual, bins of this age tended to be 30mm. Clear photos of whatever looks like markings would help. They may just be impressions if the white paint has worn off.
They look acceptably sharp to me and the main lacking aspect is that we can’t see any numbers other than the diopter adjustment scale. Try to show a picture at least of where it says 8x32.On my phone, the photos I took are perfectly clear but was dismayed to see that wasn't the case when I'd uploaded them. I will try again.
It says: Made in England, WaterproofThere may be a clue stamped on the case, partly hidden under the closure strap between the buckle and case lid.
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Thanks for input. Yes I never expected them to be worth mega bucks but was intrigued by them as they had no markings at all but grateful for any thoughts. Ah, you're assuming I have someone to leave them to.... I'm currently putting my house in order and was starting with these.I can just see 8x32, with only the 8x clear.
I would also expect the binocular to be 8x30 at the time made.
These 'antique' binoculars are probably worth £10 to £15.
However, I think the binocular should be kept as part of the family history.
Regards,
B.
Oooh, my gdad was in the navy WW1, lived nr Chatham, but too old by WW2 and in B'ham. But sown a seed thank you.MY dad had these,his dad got them in WW2in the merchant navy
Thanks so much.Looks similar to this model (as does the case) apparently once sold by a retailer in Bristol & Cardiff :
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