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serial numbers and dates of manufacture for Voightlander binoculars? (1 Viewer)
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MiddleRiver
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No but I'd love to see pics of any you might have! I did not know they made bins 
My dad gave me his Prominent, back in 1969, and i've been a 'shooter' every since. Superb camera and lenses!
My dad gave me his Prominent, back in 1969, and i've been a 'shooter' every since. Superb camera and lenses!
John A Roberts
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A starting point is Johann Leichtfried's site Fernglas Museum: Eingang ins Museum
It has 13 examples of Voigtlander units, ranging in size from 6x20 to 12x50.
There are photos and info, including serial numbers and some mentions of dating,
see the full list at: Fernglasmuseum - Hersteller mit V
John
It has 13 examples of Voigtlander units, ranging in size from 6x20 to 12x50.
There are photos and info, including serial numbers and some mentions of dating,
see the full list at: Fernglasmuseum - Hersteller mit V
John
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Dear John, Thank you for the info, I will have a look at that. I have downloaded some pictures requested by, MiddleRiver and Ignatious, of my binoculars, they look very similar to a pair pictured in an advert dated 1914. My binoculars are cloudy but they seem to not have any scratches to the lenses which to me is quite amazing when considering their possible age.
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John A Roberts
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Hi Rudge,
From a 1906 Voigtlander catalogue for the US Market:
Looking at the eyecups, perhaps earlier than your unit (?)
It's from Miniature Binoculars, the most comprehensive starting point for old binocular leaflets and catalogues: https://www.miniaturebinoculars.com/part1/Page2725.htm
On the right hand panel go down to 'Binocular Catalogues #8'.
John
From a 1906 Voigtlander catalogue for the US Market:
Looking at the eyecups, perhaps earlier than your unit (?)
It's from Miniature Binoculars, the most comprehensive starting point for old binocular leaflets and catalogues: https://www.miniaturebinoculars.com/part1/Page2725.htm
On the right hand panel go down to 'Binocular Catalogues #8'.
John
Hi John, Thank you for the great picture and further information provided. I agree on your assessment I think the bins pictured are earlier. However, I went to Johann's Virtual Museum as you kindly suggested and to my surprise, I discovered he had my model on it. It is the 6x21 model, the one exhibited has an earlier serial number but the identical model. What a great museum Johann has created. Most grateful to you with the information you have provided. Happy Holidays.
