German Carl Zeiss Periscope Binoculars, 10 x 50, Deep Magnification, Cold War
German cold war era periscope binoculars, 10x 50: These Carl Zeiss binoculars offer a deep magnification of 10x with optics of 50mm, providing detailed observation across a wide angle. Designed initially to be mounted for use on tanks, they were quickly adopted for use in key strategic locations such as the Berlin Wall throughout the Cold War period and division of Berlin. Over-engineered, the periscope may be turned in use, with the fine adjustments allowing for rapid re-focussing on subjects of interest. Dating to c.1960s, these Carl Zeiss binoculars have been restored, serviced and ready for use, mounted to a wood and metal tripod. Whilst the original brief was distant observation whilst the user may remain out of site, the design offers superb Space era looks and certain to centre any conversation. Ideal for any room with a view, whether city, rural or coastal, and a statement piece in any setting.
Estimated delivery time 2 to 4 days
Key Details
Carl Zeiss
Germany
Originally Designed for Tanks
1960–1969
Cold War Era
Original; Fully Restored
Excellent Condition
Restored, serviced, and ready for use.
Aluminium, Wood
Silver Polished Aluminium Finish
Mounted to a wood and metal tripod.
32.29 × 8.27 × 11.03 in
Height × Width × Depth
82 × 21 × 28 cm
Periscope binoculars with 10x magnification and 50mm optics, providing detailed observation across a wide angle. The periscope can be turned in use, with fine adjustments for rapid re-focusing on subjects of interest.
Designed initially for mounting on tanks, the model was adopted for use at key strategic locations such as the Berlin Wall during the Cold War.
Authentic Wartime Optics, Not Reproductions
Original period engineering with its wartime markings intact. The real object, in a market flooded with replicas.
150 Hours of Swiss Watchmaker Restoration
Fully opened, inspected, and revived. Every prism hand polished and microscopically finished to tolerances measured in fractions of a human hair.
Restored as a Working Instrument
A clear, comfortably merged image through both barrels. Built to be used, not displayed as decoration.
Nine Months to Complete
Multiple original WWII donor sets were used to bring this instrument back to life. Over those nine months, original glass, prisms and the markings plate were sourced to replace damaged or missing parts. Often disassembled again after it performs perfectly, not because it failed, but because it can still be refined.
One Serial Number in the World
Original markings make every piece historically rare. No one else in the world owns this exact instrument.
Appreciating as Scarcity Accelerates
Most originals never survived to be collected, meeting their fate at the bottom of the sea and on lost battlefields. The remaining few are disappearing into private collections while demand climbs.
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