Voigtländer Prismatic Binoculars Ad – 1910 Optical Precision London

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Voigtländer Prismatic Binoculars Ad – 1910 Optical Precision London

An elegant 1910 advert showcasing Voigtländer’s high-precision prismatic binoculars, offering exceptional stereoscopic clarity and premium optical craftsmanship.

Measurements: approx. 2 1/4 x 3 3/8 inches
Dates: May 14, 1910
Source: The Sphere
Condition: In decent vintage condition. Please inspect images for quality.
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In an age of exploration, observation, and empire, Voigtländer’s Prismatic Binoculars stood as symbols of precision and scientific ambition. This finely illustrated advertisement from The Sphere (May 14, 1910) showcases a range of their optical instruments — devices marketed not only for leisure but for those with a discerning eye for quality, clarity, and engineering excellence.

Renowned for “enhanced stereoscopic effect,” the binoculars featured here include wheel focusing mechanisms, high-aperture options, and a wide field of view — all points of pride in early 20th-century optical innovation. With pricing starting at £6 10s and reaching £9 for large aperture 8× power models, these were luxury instruments, obtainable only from high-class opticians, as noted at 12 Charterhouse Street, Holborn Circus, London.

This advertisement is ideal for collectors of scientific instruments ephemera, Edwardian technology, or early optical trade advertising. Preserved in decent vintage condition, it serves as a fascinating snapshot of the optical industry’s prestige and promises at the dawn of the modern era.

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