![]() If the case is original to the binoculars, they would date from c.1913 to c.1915. Mechanically they are in good condition there is some chipping to the bakelite eyepieces. They use a linear focussing system, first patented by Goerz, whereby a sleeve moves up and down, not helically, meaning the eyepieces remain stationary.Īround the knurled ring to fix the interpupillary distance is the number 21830, possibly the manufacturer’s serial number. On this pair, both bottom prism housings have thick splodges of a black paint, presumably masking British Government broad arrows. ![]() On the bottom right prism housing is “IC.MG 2084”, (Infantry/Cavalry (?) Ministry of War) and an asterisk. On the bottom prism housings are two studs enabling the binoculars to be stood upright visible in this photograph. On the top left prism housing is “Extra Lumineuse” (Extra Brightness) and 7x. SGO (see below) produced binoculars marked simply “Huet”. S1 is a British WW1 War Ministry grading for purchased binoculars, indicating top grade prismatic binoculars, with a serial number. ![]() ![]() They are inscribed on the top right prism housing “S1 79311” and ““Huet” Paris”. 1913-15, 2 of 5Ī pair of binoculars from the renowned French firm of Huet, Paris. ![]()
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