Observation binoculars - M 8x30 - 1960s - Germany - Carl Zeiss Jena

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M 8x30 binoculars from Aus Jena, tested and in working order.

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Aus Jena 8x30 Binoculars – 1968 – With original invoice and hard case

I am offering for sale a pair of Aus Jena 8x30 binoculars, purchased in 1968 and carefully preserved. This model comes from the Zeiss Jena optical tradition (a Carl Zeiss Jena subsidiary), renowned for the quality of its lenses and the robustness of its construction. It is a precision instrument, prized for its image sharpness, contrast, and durability.

The lot includes the binoculars, their original hard case, and the original invoice dated February 9, 1968, from the Sorice company in Paris. The presence of the invoice makes the set particularly interesting for a collector, as it is rare to find these binoculars with their original purchase document after more than fifty years.

Features :

* 8x magnification
* 30mm lens
* Metal construction, textured black finish
* Smooth focus wheel

Lot condition:

* In perfect condition and very well preserved
* Clean, clear and flawless optics
* Smooth and mechanical development in excellent condition
* Antique hard case, complete with its strap
* Invoice perfectly preserved, legible and dated

These binoculars are a beautiful collector's item, both functional and historical. They are suitable for collecting, nature observation, or simply for owning an authentic object from the late 1960s.

Shipped with careful packaging.

Aus Jena 8x30 Binoculars – 1968 – With original invoice and hard case

I am offering for sale a pair of Aus Jena 8x30 binoculars, purchased in 1968 and carefully preserved. This model comes from the Zeiss Jena optical tradition (a Carl Zeiss Jena subsidiary), renowned for the quality of its lenses and the robustness of its construction. It is a precision instrument, prized for its image sharpness, contrast, and durability.

The lot includes the binoculars, their original hard case, and the original invoice dated February 9, 1968, from the Sorice company in Paris. The presence of the invoice makes the set particularly interesting for a collector, as it is rare to find these binoculars with their original purchase document after more than fifty years.

Features :

* 8x magnification
* 30mm lens
* Metal construction, textured black finish
* Smooth focus wheel

Lot condition:

* In perfect condition and very well preserved
* Clean, clear and flawless optics
* Smooth and mechanical development in excellent condition
* Antique hard case, complete with its strap
* Invoice perfectly preserved, legible and dated

These binoculars are a beautiful collector's item, both functional and historical. They are suitable for collecting, nature observation, or simply for owning an authentic object from the late 1960s.

Shipped with careful packaging.

Details

Specific region of origin
Jena
Weight
950 g
Era
1900-2000
Number of items
1
Manufacturer/ Brand
Carl Zeiss Jena
Model/ type nr
M 8x30
Material
Leather, Metal
Country of origin
Germany
Style
Vintage
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Magnification Factor
8x30
Height
4.5 cm
Width
11.5 cm
Type
Observation binoculars
Depth
16.5 cm
Estimated Period
1960s
FranceVerified
781
Objects sold
94.55%
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