Nautical Instruments - Antique Yacht Binoculars by Iris de Paris, 1880-1910 - completely made of brass and glass - signed on the right "Marque Iris de Paris - Qualite Garantie" and marked on the left "Nautique" with an Anchor sign below - one lens at upper side with tear and a bump from use on board - nice patina - complete with the original case. Dimensions of the Binoculars are 18,5 x 14 cm (7 1/4 x 5 1/2 in) fully extended and it is 7 cm (2 3/4 inch) deep - Export Price (incl. shipment): EUR 285 (convert to US$ or other currency) - we noted that the tear does hardly disturb the use at all but we sell it anyway for decoration only

Note: The most used Yacht Binoculars on the Continent around the Turn of the Century were those by Iris and its competitor Lemaire, both from Paris. Several other makers have produced binoculars as well of cause, but beauty and a special model for Yachting and Marine can only be found from these two French Makers. This item is suitable for display in your living room, in an office or on board of a yacht.
Antique Brass Yacht
Binoculars by Iris, Paris
* offered subject to prior sale by: Karsten Buchholz KG Hamburg, Germany *

 

Provenance: a Yacht Sailor from the Bretagne, France - Summary: This is an attractive addition to any International Collection of Marine Art and Maritime Antiques and could either be placed in a collector`s show case or (for example) on a chest or other piece of furniture. A nice conversation piece to talk about antique Yachting.

Vintage Yacht Binoculars
Antique Brass Yacht Binoculars by Iris de Paris, ca. 1900 - Photo Copyright is with us

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Please note above the engraved maker`s signature and sign. Photos have been taken at sunlight.

This offer includes expert packing in a good box, all necessary papers, airmail shipping by German Postal Office and insurance. Estimated delivery time for USA is 10-20 days. For easy payment we accept credit cards (VISA and M/C) and can provide a secure server for transmission of your data. Payment is also possible by bank transfer. For an order we need the following information:

1) your street address (no POB) and daytime phone / 2) how you want to pay and 3) when the item should be send

Any questions are welcome, please send your e-mail to: bais(at)gmx.de - This description has been written by Mr. Karsten Buchholz. We are also available at the phone at in Europe no. 0049-4104-694710 or in Germany at 04104-694710. Please note that an order can only be placed by email to avoid mistakes with the address. As always, this offer is subject to prior sale.