No. 98462267

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Optometrist's lens set - other
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€ 110
10 weeks ago

Optometrist's lens set - other

Vintage Towa Tokyo Optical Set – Complete Optical Testing Kit in Original Carrying Case – Japan, Mid-20th Century A rare and complete vintage optical testing kit from Towa Tokyo, one of Japan’s most respected names in precision optics. This collectible set showcases the exceptional quality and craftsmanship typical of mid-20th century Japanese optical engineering. The set contains a variety of high-quality lenses, prisms, and optical testing tools, all carefully arranged in the original fitted carrying case. Designed for optical calibration, educational use, and laboratory testing, it remains both functional and visually striking. This piece offers a tangible connection to the golden age of optical research — perfect for collectors, optometrists, engineers, and enthusiasts of scientific instruments. Authentic Towa Tokyo optical testing set Includes a range of lenses and optical testing instruments Original metal and leatherette carrying case Ideal for display, calibration, or educational purposes Rare collectible for scientific and optical instrument enthusiasts Manufactured in Japan, mid-20th century Condition Good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age and careful use. Lenses are clear, tools complete, and case intact with only minor cosmetic signs of age. Dimensions Carrying case: 39 × 23 × 6 cm (approx. 15.4 × 9 × 2.4 inches) Shipping Carefully packed and shipped with tracking and insurance worldwide. Each item is handled with attention to preservation and presentation.

No. 98462267

Sold
Optometrist's lens set - other

Optometrist's lens set - other

Vintage Towa Tokyo Optical Set – Complete Optical Testing Kit in Original Carrying Case – Japan, Mid-20th Century

A rare and complete vintage optical testing kit from Towa Tokyo, one of Japan’s most respected names in precision optics. This collectible set showcases the exceptional quality and craftsmanship typical of mid-20th century Japanese optical engineering.

The set contains a variety of high-quality lenses, prisms, and optical testing tools, all carefully arranged in the original fitted carrying case. Designed for optical calibration, educational use, and laboratory testing, it remains both functional and visually striking.

This piece offers a tangible connection to the golden age of optical research — perfect for collectors, optometrists, engineers, and enthusiasts of scientific instruments.

Authentic Towa Tokyo optical testing set
Includes a range of lenses and optical testing instruments
Original metal and leatherette carrying case
Ideal for display, calibration, or educational purposes
Rare collectible for scientific and optical instrument enthusiasts
Manufactured in Japan, mid-20th century

Condition
Good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age and careful use.
Lenses are clear, tools complete, and case intact with only minor cosmetic signs of age.

Dimensions
Carrying case: 39 × 23 × 6 cm
(approx. 15.4 × 9 × 2.4 inches)

Shipping
Carefully packed and shipped with tracking and insurance worldwide.
Each item is handled with attention to preservation and presentation.

Final bid
€ 110
Zhu Chen
Expert
Estimate  € 280 - € 350

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