{"product_id":"handheld-binoculars","title":"Vintage Brass or Bronze Binoculars","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage brass or bronze binoculars\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e,  late 19th century to early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKey features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCompact size typical of naval deck binoculars or field\/shipboard use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBrass construction with visible patina, including some verdigris (green oxidation), common for well-aged maritime brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSimple objective lenses and eyepieces, probably fixed focus or early central focus design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese would have been used for close-range spotting aboard ships, or could even be a naval officer’s private binoculars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.25\"L x 5\"W\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annapolis Maritime Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46432298434775,"sku":"","price":369.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1501\/8628\/files\/104_3358.jpg?v=1754956611","url":"https:\/\/annapolismaritimeantiques.com\/products\/handheld-binoculars","provider":"Annapolis Maritime Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}