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Lot 574: A Pair of British WWI Era Military Field Binoculars with Leather Case
A pair of British military-style field binoculars from the First World War era, attributed to Dollond of London. These glasses are of brass construction, featuring green textured grip coverings on the barrels and black-painted objective lens hoods. The binoculars are equipped with a central focusing adjustment wheel and flared eyepieces. The set includes a contemporary dark brown leather case with hand-stitched detailing and a metal stud closure. This pattern of binoculars was commonly issued to or privately purchased by British officers and personnel during the Great War. The lot is accompanied by a handwritten descriptive tag identifying the maker as Dollonds of London.
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