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A collection of four sets of vintage Porro prism binoculars, each accompanied by a carrying case or original retail packaging. The group includes a pair of Ross London Lancaster 5 x 40 binoculars featuring a black lacquered metal body with a textured grip and translucent orange plastic lens covers. The left shoulder bears a rectangular printed logo reading ROSS LONDON and the right shoulder is marked 5 x 40 LANCASTER; these are housed in a brown and black leather case embossed with the maker’s name on the clasp. The second set is a pair of Sears Model No. 2525 7 x 35mm extra wide angle binoculars, marked FULLY AMBER COATED and 578 FT. AT 1000 YDS, accompanied by a black vinyl case and a heavily worn retail box. Also included is a pair of Miranda 8 x 40 wide angle binoculars with coated optics and a black pebbled-effect vinyl case. The final set is a pair of Sunagor 10x-40x 50 zoom binoculars with rubberised grips, marked Super Zoom and FULLY COATED, complete with a black vinyl case and a retail box featuring mountain and seagull graphics.
Condition report:
The Ross London binoculars show significant paint loss and brassing to the metal edges, particularly around the eyepieces and objective bells (photo 2). The associated leather case exhibits scuffing and heavy wear to the shoulder strap (photo 2). The Sears retail box is in poor condition with multiple tears, creases, and adhesive tape repairs (photo 1). The Miranda and Sunagor binoculars appear in good cosmetic condition with intact lens caps (photo 2 and 3). The Sunagor retail box shows minor shelf wear and creasing at the corners (photo 1). All optical elements and mechanical focusing mechanisms remain untested.
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