No. 105019443

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Observation binoculars - 6×24 - 1930年–1945年 - Japan - Crown
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Observation binoculars - 6×24 - 1930年–1945年 - Japan - Crown

Title: Japanese Military Binoculars — Crown 6×24 — Officer's Field Binoculars with Original Leather Hard Case — WWII Era Description: A genuine pair of Japanese military field binoculars marked with the CROWN maker's insignia, specification-stamped 6×24 with 9.5° field of view. Complete with the original brown leather hard case with shoulder strap — a rare survival of the complete set. The Binoculars The body retains its original black crinkle-finish coating, showing honest age and field wear consistent with wartime use. The central focus wheel operates smoothly. Both eyepieces adjust independently. Optics remain clear — the view through the lenses is unobstructed and functional, with no significant fogging or internal damage. The Case The original brown leather hard case is structurally sound, with spring-loaded clasp mechanism and shoulder strap intact. Interior leather shows age-related wear but holds its shape. A rare survival alongside the binoculars themselves. Specifications Maker: Crown (クラウン) Magnification: 6× Objective lens diameter: 24mm Field of view: 9.5° Body finish: Black crinkle lacquer Case: Original brown leather hard case with shoulder strap Period: WWII era (1930s–1945) Country of origin: Japan Condition Fair to good antique condition. Body shows paint loss and age wear to the bridge and body consistent with field use. Optics functional and clear. Case structurally intact with age-related patina. Please refer to all photographs carefully before bidding. Provenance Acquired from a private collection in Japan. Shipping Ships from Kyoto, Japan via EMS (Japan Post) or FedEx with full tracking and insurance. Japan Rare Archive, Kyoto

No. 105019443

Sold
Observation binoculars - 6×24 - 1930年–1945年 - Japan - Crown

Observation binoculars - 6×24 - 1930年–1945年 - Japan - Crown

Title:

Japanese Military Binoculars — Crown 6×24 — Officer's Field Binoculars with Original Leather Hard Case — WWII Era

Description:
A genuine pair of Japanese military field binoculars marked with the CROWN maker's insignia, specification-stamped 6×24 with 9.5° field of view. Complete with the original brown leather hard case with shoulder strap — a rare survival of the complete set.
The Binoculars

The body retains its original black crinkle-finish coating, showing honest age and field wear consistent with wartime use. The central focus wheel operates smoothly. Both eyepieces adjust independently. Optics remain clear — the view through the lenses is unobstructed and functional, with no significant fogging or internal damage.
The Case

The original brown leather hard case is structurally sound, with spring-loaded clasp mechanism and shoulder strap intact. Interior leather shows age-related wear but holds its shape. A rare survival alongside the binoculars themselves.
Specifications

Maker: Crown (クラウン)
Magnification: 6×
Objective lens diameter: 24mm
Field of view: 9.5°
Body finish: Black crinkle lacquer
Case: Original brown leather hard case with shoulder strap
Period: WWII era (1930s–1945)
Country of origin: Japan

Condition

Fair to good antique condition. Body shows paint loss and age wear to the bridge and body consistent with field use. Optics functional and clear. Case structurally intact with age-related patina. Please refer to all photographs carefully before bidding.
Provenance

Acquired from a private collection in Japan.
Shipping

Ships from Kyoto, Japan via EMS (Japan Post) or FedEx with full tracking and insurance.
Japan Rare Archive, Kyoto

Final bid
€ 50
Rob ter Ellen
Expert
Estimate € 160 - € 200

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