An unusual pair of antique Victorian skeleton pocket binoculars, Archimede

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An unusual pair of antique Victorian skeleton pocket binoculars, Archimede:
$60.23

An unusual and interesting pair of late Victorian or Edwardian folding or \"skeleton\" binoculars. They are marked \"Archimede, Depose\", so French in origin.

They are made without the usual lens bodies and so both sets of lenses can be folded flat for ease of carrying.

They work well and provide a good degree of magnification. Thisset has a central lever which can be moved so that the focal length can be adjusted. There is also a fold-up rest for the fingers. The photographs seem to show some marks on the lenses, but this is just reflection from the light when the photographs were taken, in reality they are pretty clear.

A great little piece, still capable of being used.

They measure 4 inches (10.1 cm) across at the widest point and 3.2 inches (8 cm)long in their \"folded\" position.

A lovely collectable to display, or could be used, and would be good as part of a victorian or steampunk outfit.

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