Binocular Collection

Advert for Curry & Paxton, binoculars 1934
Curry & Paxton, dispensing opticians, advertising binoculars with leather case. Date: 1934

BROBDINGNAG & GULLIVER. The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver. Satirical etching, 1803, by James Gillray, showing George III with Napoleon

Advert for Asprey for the races 1937
A variety of outdoor items for the races including: Ladies seal race companion, pigskin betting book, field glasses, binoculars, aluminium mount saddle seat

Royal Box in the Grandstand at Goodwood
The Royal Box in the Grandstand at the Goodwood Racecourse

USA, New York, Manhattan, Lower Manhattan from Empire State Building, Freedom Tower in background

Robert E Lee, officer, 19th century (engraving)
672757 Robert E Lee, officer, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Robert E Lee - engraving Robert Edward Lee (19 January 1807 - 12 October 1870)

Closeup shot of touristic telescope against italian vilage at sunset. Warm sunset light

Tower Optical, viewfinder in Santorini during the day. Tourist binoculars, Touristic telescope look at the sea from town in Santorini island. Summer

Tourist telescope eyepiece. Travel tourist destination landscape magnification

Pattaya city skyline and pier at morning in Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand

USA, New York, Manhattan, Central Park from Top of the Rock at the Rockefeller Center

USA, New York City, Manhattan, coin operated Binoculars, on top of the Rockefeller Center building

Turkey, Istanbul, View over Sultanahmet, The Golden Horn and Bosphorus, Tourist Binoculars

Girl and binoculars
Lotte Grønkjær

Binocular Stall Cheltenham Festival 2000 15 March 2000 Date: 15 March 2000

At the Races, (oil on canvas)
651538 At the Races, (oil on canvas) by Miralles Galaup, Francesco (1848-1901); 32.4x41.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Races. Francisco Miralles y Galup (1848-1901). Oil on canvas

Couple in the countryside being watched through a pair of binoculars (colour litho)
6031835 Couple in the countryside being watched through a pair of binoculars (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Man and two women in the countryside being watched through a pair of binoculars (colour litho)
6031833 Man and two women in the countryside being watched through a pair of binoculars (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Her Guardian Angel", (stereograph)
884528 " Her Guardian Angel", (stereograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; American, out of copyright

Through the Binoculars, (oil on canvas)
658938 Through the Binoculars, (oil on canvas) by Garcia Mencia, Antonio (1852-1918); 40.5x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Through the Binoculars. Antonio Garcia Mencia (1852-1918)

The Box of the Golden Grotesque, 1893 (colour litho)
CH133730 The Box of the Golden Grotesque, 1893 (colour litho) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 50.2x32.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Couple embracing on a farm gate being watched through a pair of binoculars (colour litho)
6031836 Couple embracing on a farm gate being watched through a pair of binoculars (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Heavenly Twins, 1899 (stereograph)
884523 The Heavenly Twins, 1899 (stereograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; American, out of copyright

A lonely little heart, 1901 (stereograph)
884517 A lonely little heart, 1901 (stereograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; American, out of copyright

Japanese girls using a stereoscope viewer with stereographic cards, 1899 (photo)
3557541 Japanese girls using a stereoscope viewer with stereographic cards, 1899 (photo) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Franz Josef at the Opera, 1883 (oil on canvas)
989922 Franz Josef at the Opera, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Kahler, Carl (1855-1906); 201x142.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Franz Josef at the Opera. Carl Kahler (1855-1906). Oil on canvas

Her Guardian Angel, c. 1899 (stereograph)
884526 Her Guardian Angel, c.1899 (stereograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; American, out of copyright

Their Guardian Angel, 1897 (stereograph)
884516 Their Guardian Angel, 1897 (stereograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; American, out of copyright

Her Guardian Angels, 1893 ( stereograph)
884525 Her Guardian Angels, 1893 ( stereograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Angeles de la guarda); Prismatic Pictures; American, out of copyright

Parthenogenesis
Christophe Kiciak

In Love With Bubble
Rullyanto Wibisono

The owl (PUBLISHED ON 1X
Mauro Bricchetti

a star
Samir Pajic

Childrens Pantomime 1871
The Childrens Pantomime Party at Covent Garden Theatre. Date: 1871

Tourist telescope looking out at an amusement park, Wildwood, New Jersey, USA

WORLD WAR I: GUNNERS. American troops firing a one-pounder gun during a winter battle of World War I. Photograph, c1917

USA, New York, Manhattan, Lower Manhattan from Empire State Building, Freedom Tower in background

USA, New York City, Manhattan, Coin operated Binoculars and the Empire State Building viewed from the top of the Rockefeller Center

Boer War soldier in South Africa
George Coulson, Imperial Yeomanry, while serving in the Boer War, South Africa. He died of malaria on 7 June 1901. 1890s

Binocular microscope large Best. London, around 1890
Binocular microscope large Best. Signed: R. & J. Beck Ltd London 19901. London, around 1890. The Large Best microscope was the top product of R. and J

London Life cover page
" You never know whos watching you". London Life cover page for an issue focussing on the world of the private detectives. Date: 26 Ferbuary 1966

Bofill Martorell, Jose Maria (d. 1893). Spanish politician. Engraving by Thomas Pijoliu
Jose Maria Bofill Martorell (d.1893). Spanish politician. Engraving by Thomas Pijoliu. Colored

RED ARMY EXERCISE, 1939. Red Army soldiers photographed during an exercise in the far eastern territory of the Soviet Union, October 1939

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"Capturing the World in a Glimpse: The Timeless Appeal of Binoculars" In 1934, Curry & Paxton introduced their revolutionary binoculars, captivating the world with their exceptional quality and precision. As an advert for these remarkable optical instruments circulated, it became evident that they were not just tools but gateways to extraordinary experiences. One satirical etching titled "BROBDINGNAG & GULLIVER" depicted the King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver using binoculars, symbolizing how these devices could transport us into fantastical realms beyond our imagination. Meanwhile, an advert from 1937 showcased Asprey's binoculars designed specifically for race enthusiasts at Goodwood's Royal Box in the Grandstand – proving that even amidst thrilling events, one could find solace in observing every intricate detail through this lens. The allure of binoculars extended far beyond British shores. In New York City, coin-operated binoculars faced the magnificent Manhattan skyline from atop iconic buildings like the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center. These lenses offered breathtaking views of Lower Manhattan and its architectural marvels such as Freedom Tower – a testament to human ingenuity reaching new heights. Binoculars also played a role in capturing moments of entertainment history. In 1965's film "I've Gotta Horse, " perhaps a pair was used to witness comedic chaos unfold onscreen. Moreover, visitors flocked to Top of The Rock at Rockefeller Center or Central Park for panoramic vistas over New York City – made all the more enchanting by peering through those trusty lenses. Beyond urban landscapes lay Istanbul's Sultanahmet district where tourist binoculars allowed travelers to immerse themselves in Turkey's rich heritage while gazing upon The Golden Horn and Bosphorus strait. Throughout time and across continents, binoculars have remained steadfast companions offering glimpses into worlds both near and far.