Name/Title
Field BinocularsEntry/Object ID
2025.20.0007Description
Pair of brass binoculars, marked THE LIVERPOOL on the eyepiece rims. The binoculars have a dual-barrel construction with a central focusing wheel and adjustable eyepieces. The bodies are made of brass and terminate in flared objective-lens housings. The central focusing mechanism allows the user to adjust the instrument for clear viewing at different distances. These Galilean-type binoculars were designed for viewing distant objects and were suitable for outdoor, maritime, and general field use.Collection
Artifact CollectionMade/Created
Date made
circa 1910Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
Region
United Kingdom, Western EuropeContinent
EuropeLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Glasses, FieldNomenclature Primary Object Term
BinocularsNomenclature Class
Optical T&ENomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyDimensions
Height
3-1/4 inWidth
5 inDepth
5-1/4 inCondition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionOverall Condition
Good