Vintage Broadhurst Binoculars Ad – Prismatic Optics London

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Vintage Broadhurst Binoculars Ad – Prismatic Optics London

Evocative early 20th-century advertisement for Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co.’s long-range prismatic binoculars — a classic name in British optical craftsmanship with over a century’s reputation.

Measurements: approx. 2 1/2 x 1 7/8 inches
Dates: not available
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Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

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From the golden age of precision optical engineering, this advertisement captures the legacy of Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co., one of Britain’s most esteemed instrument makers. Marketed with confidence as “Extra Long Range” prismatic binoculars, this piece reflects the era’s thirst for exploration, observation, and refined technology.

Operating from 63 Farringdon Road, London, Broadhurst & Clarkson were well known for their telescopes, microscopes, and binoculars, supplying scientific institutions, enthusiasts, and military clients alike. This ad — with pricing in guineas and a strong visual of the binoculars themselves — would have appealed to readers seeking serious craftsmanship and optical reliability.

Collectors of scientific memorabilia, vintage British advertisements, and optical history will appreciate this piece as both a functional artefact of commercial print design and a window into the world of early 20th-century British enterprise.

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