Observation binoculars - Crystar Lens 25x - 1950-1960 - Japan - Crystar
05
days
09
hours
21
minutes
05
seconds
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 143216 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Two vintage Crystar theatre binoculars, model Crystar Lens 25x, made in Japan with metal, plastic and leather components, dating to 1950–1960, featuring 25x magnification and supplied as a lot with a box for one unit, both in discrete physical condition and tested as functional.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Lot of 2 vintage theatre binoculars – Crystar Lens 2.5X with original box and unsigned model
Description
Interesting lot consisting of two vintage 20th-century theatre binoculars, featuring different aesthetic and construction solutions. A set suitable for collectors of historical optical instruments, theatre binoculars, and accessories related to the world of entertainment.
1. Crystar Lens 2.5X – Made in Japan
Vintage theatre binocular with a chromed metal body and period-appropriate finishes. The specimen retains its original box, an interesting item for collectors.
* Brand: Crystar
* Model: Lens 2.5X
* Origin indicated: Japan
* Magnification: 2.5×
* Estimated era: 1950s–1960s
* Included: original box
Condition: overall good cosmetic condition, lenses very clean and free of evident scratches. There is a defect in the closure mechanism: the binocular tends to stay open and the system does not reliably hold the position. The defect concerns the closing mechanism and does not compromise optical use.
2. Vintage unsigned theatre binocular – ivory color finish
Second specimen characterized by an ivory-colored body with tortoiseshell effect finish, dark details and metal parts. The classic shape and the particular color combination make it an interesting example of a 20th-century theatre binocular.
Condition: binoculars working, with operational focus adjustment and clear vision through the lenses. Signs of wear are visible on the metal parts, as shown in the photographs.
Features of the lot
Two vintage theatre binoculars with different characteristics: the Japanese Crystar with original box and a second unsigned specimen, functional and featuring a distinctive ivory color finish.
The lot is offered as a whole, with a transparent description of the conditions of both instruments.
Interested parties are invited to carefully examine the photographs, which document the construction details, cosmetic conditions, and characteristics of the two specimens.
Lot of 2 vintage theatre binoculars – Crystar Lens 2.5X with original box and unsigned model
Description
Interesting lot consisting of two vintage 20th-century theatre binoculars, featuring different aesthetic and construction solutions. A set suitable for collectors of historical optical instruments, theatre binoculars, and accessories related to the world of entertainment.
1. Crystar Lens 2.5X – Made in Japan
Vintage theatre binocular with a chromed metal body and period-appropriate finishes. The specimen retains its original box, an interesting item for collectors.
* Brand: Crystar
* Model: Lens 2.5X
* Origin indicated: Japan
* Magnification: 2.5×
* Estimated era: 1950s–1960s
* Included: original box
Condition: overall good cosmetic condition, lenses very clean and free of evident scratches. There is a defect in the closure mechanism: the binocular tends to stay open and the system does not reliably hold the position. The defect concerns the closing mechanism and does not compromise optical use.
2. Vintage unsigned theatre binocular – ivory color finish
Second specimen characterized by an ivory-colored body with tortoiseshell effect finish, dark details and metal parts. The classic shape and the particular color combination make it an interesting example of a 20th-century theatre binocular.
Condition: binoculars working, with operational focus adjustment and clear vision through the lenses. Signs of wear are visible on the metal parts, as shown in the photographs.
Features of the lot
Two vintage theatre binoculars with different characteristics: the Japanese Crystar with original box and a second unsigned specimen, functional and featuring a distinctive ivory color finish.
The lot is offered as a whole, with a transparent description of the conditions of both instruments.
Interested parties are invited to carefully examine the photographs, which document the construction details, cosmetic conditions, and characteristics of the two specimens.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
2
Manufacturer/brand
Crystar
Model/type number
Crystar Lens 25x
Material
Leather, Metal, Plastic
Country of origin
Japan
Style
Vintage
Physical condition
Fair
Functional condition
Tested and working
Magnification Factor
25x
Height
3 cm
Width
12 cm
Type
Observation binoculars
Depth
7 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
