Antique ROSS Prism Military Binoculars 8x C/w Case - Ser No 28896 - C. 1910




Item History & Price

Information:
Reference Number: Avaluer:181616Size: Full-Size
Optical Design: Porro prismCountry/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
MPN: Does not applyMax. Magnification: 8x
Brand: RossLens Coating: Coated
Objective Lens Diameter: 20-24 mmType: Binoculars
Application: Military
Original Description:
Please Click Here for full description, condition report and photographs. Antique ROSS Prism Military Binoculars 8x c/w Case - Ser No 28896 - c.1910 Antique ROSS Prism Military Binoculars 8x c/w Case - Ser No 28896 - c.1910 ... Click images to enlarge Description Ref: HBThis is a ROSS 8x Prism Binocular made in London, England.  It carries the serial number 28896, which dates it to 1910 or thereabouts and comes in it's original hard leather case.

Ross were a very well known and highly respected supplier of optical equipment to the military and therefore, as you might expect, these binoculars were built to a very high standard with good quality optics.

The left prism cover is marked "Ross, London" and carries the serial number 28896.  The right prism cover is marked "Prism Binocular, Power = 8"   It is also marked with the letter K, the significance of which I am uncertain, so if anyone knows, I'd been keen to hear from them.   The right objective end prism cover carries a small arrow mark, which I assume indicates it was once military issue.

When fully extended the binocular is about 5" long (12.8cms) with a maximum width at the objective end of about 3 3/4" (9.5cms), so it is quite compact.

It is showing obvious signs of use, with wear to the japanned finish, mainly around the prism covers and needs a thorough clean internally, but optical condition is otherwise pretty good.  Both eyecups are in good condition with just a few surface scratches.  The leather grip coverings have a couple of small blemishes, but they are otherwise in good condition, with just typical surface wear (see photos). This binocular has central wheel focusing and right eye diopter adjustment.  Both focusing controls rotate smoothly and fully in both directions and focus perfectly. Externally, the uncoated lenses are in very good condition with just one or two surface scatches. From an imaging point of view, they are in fairly good condition, producing quite a  crisp image, with no major collimation issues, so the prisms seem to be in good order, with no chips or cracks that I can detect.  However, there are a quite few specks and marks internally, with some superficial evidence of fungus, but as the lenses/prisms are not coated, a good clean/service should bring them back to very good serviceable condition.

The binocular has it's original leather neck strap and comes in it's original hard leather case with shoulder strap.   The case is is good physical condition, with just a few superficial scuffs and blemishes.  It also carries the initials of a previous owner to the lid THM.  Please note the straps, while complete are probably over 100 years old, so I cannot vouch for their strength and therefore the straps should not be relied upon.

For best results this binocular would ceretainly benefit from a full service and being thoroughly cleaned/polished, it is therefore offered at a low start price with no reserve.

This item will weigh almost 1.3 Kgs once packed safely, which is reflected in my shipping charges.  It will be sent by "Tracked" delivery within the UK or Airmail Small Packets (Tracked/Signed) if going overseas.

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