🔭 Antique A. Tubeuf Paris Brass & Leather Binoculars – WW1 Army Field Glasses 1917
A wonderful and highly characterful pair of antique A. Tubeuf Paris brass and leather field binoculars, dating to 1917, from the First World War period.
The binoculars are beautifully constructed with substantial aged brass barrels, dark brown leather covering, black-finished metalwork, central focusing mechanism and large brass objective sections with integral extendable sun shades.
The bridge is marked:
A. TUBEUF
PARIS
A. Tubeuf, Paris is a documented French optical maker associated with binoculars produced for British military use during the First World War. Surviving examples include A. Tubeuf Paris binoculars dated to the WW1 period and marked for British military use.
🎖️ The Story Behind These Binoculars
These binoculars were acquired approximately 20 years ago from a home clearance of an old military veteran who had served in the First World War.
They subsequently remained in private ownership, making this much more than simply an old pair of binoculars.
You are purchasing an authentic piece of early 20th-century optical history with a fascinating connection to the generation that lived through the First World War.
The combination of the 1917 date, A. Tubeuf Paris maker's marking, military-style construction, brass body and original leather covering makes these a particularly interesting addition to a militaria or antique collection.
🔎 Features
• A. Tubeuf Paris maker's marking
• 1917 / WW1-era antique
• French-made optical instrument
• Brass construction
• Original dark brown leather covering
• Black-finished metal bridge and fittings
• Central focusing mechanism
• Large brass objective barrels
• Extendable integral brass sun shades
• Original glass lenses
• Natural aged brass patina
• Original age-related leather wear
• Beautiful antique character throughout
• One-of-a-kind collectable
⭐ A Genuine Antique With Character
These binoculars have not been modernised or made to look artificially aged.
The brass retains its natural aged appearance, while the leather shows genuine wear, stitching and signs of many decades of existence.
For collectors, these imperfections add to the authenticity and character of the piece.
They would make an excellent display item for a WW1 militaria collection, antique optical collection, study, office or historical display.
🎁 Ideal For
WW1 militaria collectors
Army and military-history collectors
Antique binocular collectors
Vintage optical instrument collectors
Military display collections
Historical displays
Period décor
Film and photography props
Unique gifts for collectors
📦 Condition
Please remember that this is a genuine antique dating to 1917 and is being sold in its existing historical condition.
There is considerable age-related wear to the brass, leather and painted metalwork, including tarnishing, scratches, marks, patina, paint loss, leather wear and stitching wear.
The lenses also show age-related marks consistent with an antique optical instrument.
The item has been left with its natural aged appearance rather than heavily restored or polished.
Please study all photographs and the supplied video carefully. They show the actual binoculars you will receive.
No carrying case is included.
❓ FAQs
What year are these binoculars from?
1917, from the First World War period.
Who made them?
They are marked A. Tubeuf, Paris, a French optical maker associated with period military binoculars.
Are they WW1 binoculars?
Yes, they are WW1-era binoculars dating to 1917, with A. Tubeuf Paris being documented on surviving British military binoculars from this period. �
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What is the history of these binoculars?
They were acquired approximately 20 years ago from a home clearance of an old veteran who had served in WW1.
Have they been polished?
They have been retained with their natural aged appearance and antique patina.
Are they suitable for a collection?
Absolutely. They are particularly suited to WW1, Army, military-history and antique optical collections.
Will I receive the exact binoculars shown?
Yes. This is the actual pair photographed and shown in the video.
🛡️ Why Buy
✓ Genuine 1917 antique
✓ A. Tubeuf Paris maker
✓ WW1-era Army/military field binoculars
✓ Brass and leather construction
✓ Fascinating veteran home-clearance history
✓ Original aged appearance
✓ Rare and unusual collectable
✓ One-off antique
✓ Actual item photographed
✓ UK Stock – Fast Dispatch
