Binoculars: Super Zenith coated optics; 7x50 magnification; field 7.1°

Object detail

Description

A pair of black metal binoculars with textured surface Super Zenith Coated optics 7 x 50 field 7.1° type. The binoculars have areas where black surface has worn off exposing the metal housing underneath and evidence of use, some corrosion is evident from being used in ocean conditions.

These binoculars belonged to Gerry Clark MBE and were used on his research trips on TOTORORE for navigation, bird watching and recording.

This type of binocular is suitable for bird watching. No case or strap.

Accession number

2017.40.7

Museum System ID

37915

Collection type

Objects

Collection

Gerry Clark

Classification

Binoculars

Maker and role

Super Zenith: Maker

Media/Materials

Cast aluminium: 0 - Whole
Bakelite: o
lens: 0 - Whole

Measurement details

3D objects (HxWxD): H 180 x W 170 x D 60mm: 0 - Whole

Production place and notes

Japan, Asia

On display?

Not on display

Record level

Item

My shortlist

Object type

Objects

Subject category

Birds Environment TOTORORE Yacht Vessel Type Navigation instruments Navigation Ocean voyaging Exploration & Voyaging Natural History Science

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