Bidspirit auction | Two Pairs of Vintage Binoculars


Two Pairs of Vintage Binoculars Including Wray Eleven 11x60 and Boots 8x30 with Leather Cases - This lot consists of two pairs of vintage Porro prism binoculars, each paired with a leather carrying case. The first instrument is a pair of Wray Eleven binoculars, produced by Wray of London. These feature 11x magnification and large 60mm objective lenses with coated optics. The metal body has a black textured grip covering. The shoulder plates are inscribed 11x60 COATED and The WRAY Eleven. The central bridge contains a calibrated interpupillary distance scale ranging from 60 to 70. This pair includes a large brown leather carrying case and a black leather neck strap. The second instrument is a pair of Boots 8x30 binoculars. These feature 8x magnification and 30mm objective lenses. The shoulder plates are marked 8 X 30 and BOOTS EMPIRE MADE, reflecting the retailer and its British Commonwealth manufacturing origin. This set comes with a tan leather carrying case featuring a top handle.