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 - cleaned and in working condition, bumps from use on board - nice patina - complete with the original case (case shows strong wear). Dimensions of the Binoculars are 16 x 14 cm (6 1/2 x 5 1/2 in) fully extended it is 7 cm (2 3/4 inch) deep - Early Bird Export Price (incl. shipment): EUR 340 (ca. US$ 498) (convert to US$ or other currency)- usual price will be later EUR 395

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 and also for today use 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. Of cause for use there exist today better binoculars at comparable prices, because the optical technic had some progress in the last 100 years. But - such a beauty cannot be found among new binoculars.

Vintage Yacht Binoculars
Antique Brass Yacht Binoculars by Iris de Paris, ca. 1900 - for display or use on board of a Yacht - Photo Copyright is with us

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Please note above the engraved maker`s signature and sign. The original case is due to strong wear not suitable for display, but can be used for transport. Photos have been taken at sunlight. This item is ready for display or use:

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, there is no tracking available. 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 (you will have to sign for it when receiving it)

Any questions are welcome, please send your e-mail to: bais@gmx.de - This description has been written by Mr. Karsten Buchholz. We are also available at the phone in the morning of US time at no. 01149-40-827927 or from Europe 0049-40-827927. Please note that an order can only be placed by email or fax to avoid mistakes with the address. As always, this offer is subject to prior sale.