Stereoscopic (binocular) periscope, 10 x 50, marked 'MG No 78 BBT Krauss France'

Stereoscopic (binocular) periscope, 10 x 50, marked 'MG No 78 BBT Krauss France' with a full set of accessories, in a fitted wooden case, plus wooden tripod in a canvas and metal case, 1939-45. (1939 is engraved on rotatable mount, later date is estimated)

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1997-1057
type:
stereoscopic periscope
credit:
Reid, William

Parts

Stereoscopic (binocular) periscope with variable separation of objective lenses

Stereoscopic (binocular) periscope with variable separation of objective lenses

Stereoscopic (binocular) periscope with variable separation of objective lenses, 10 x 50 with field of view of 55 decigrades, marked 'MG No 78 BBT Krauss France', fitted with focusing eyepieces and spirit level on micrometer adjustment for measuring inclination to the vertical.

Object Number:
1997-1057 Pt1
type:
stereoscopic periscope
Rotating mount for stereoscopic (binocular) periscope

Rotating mount for stereoscopic (binocular) periscope

Rotating mount with graduated scale by Ets A. Debrie, Paris, No. 250, for stereoscopic (binocular) periscope marked 'MG No 78 BBT Krauss France'.

Object Number:
1997-1057 Pt2
type:
stereoscopic periscope
Pair of lens hoods for stereoscopic periscope

Pair of lens hoods for stereoscopic periscope

Pair of lens hoods for stereoscopic (binocular) periscope marked 'MG No 78 BBT Krauss France'.

Object Number:
1997-1057 Pt3
type:
stereoscopic periscope
Battery box for stereoscopic (binocular) periscope marked 'MG No 78 BBT Krauss France'

Battery box for stereoscopic (binocular) periscope marked 'MG No 78 BBT Krauss France'

Battery box for stereoscopic (binocular) periscope marked 'MG No 78 BBT Krauss France', with a German marking inside the lid.

Object Number:
1997-1057 Pt4
type:
stereoscopic periscope
Lamp for illuminating right eyepiece graticule

Lamp for illuminating right eyepiece graticule

Lamp for illuminating right eyepiece graticule, fitted with cable, switch and plug, for stereoscopic (binocular) periscope marked 'MG No 78 BBT Krauss France.

Object Number:
1997-1057 Pt5
type:
stereoscopic periscope
Auger for supporting stereoscopic (binocular) periscope

Auger for supporting stereoscopic (binocular) periscope

Auger fitted with rotating joint and mounting pin, for supporting stereoscopic (binocular) periscope marked 'MG No 78 BBT Krauss France' when it is used at ground level.

Object Number:
1997-1057 Pt6
type:
stereoscopic periscope
Pair of light yellow eyepiece filters for use with stereoscopic periscope

Pair of light yellow eyepiece filters for use with stereoscopic periscope

Pair of light yellow eyepiece filters for use with stereoscopic (binocular) periscope marked 'MG No 78 BBT Krauss France'.

Object Number:
1997-1057 Pt7
type:
stereoscopic periscope
Pair of light green eyepiece filters for use with stereoscopic periscope

Pair of light green eyepiece filters for use with stereoscopic periscope

Pair of light green eyepiece filters for use with stereoscopic (binocular) periscope marked 'MG No 78 BBT Krauss France'.

Object Number:
1997-1057 Pt8
type:
stereoscopic periscope
Four spare light bulbs for lamp

Four spare light bulbs for lamp

Four spare light bulbs for use with graticule illuminating lamp of stereoscopic (binocular) periscope marked 'MG No 78 BBT Krauss France'.

Object Number:
1997-1057 Pt9
type:
stereoscopic periscope
Soft brush and cloth for cleaning optics of stereoscopic periscope

Soft brush and cloth for cleaning optics of stereoscopic periscope

Soft brush and cloth for cleaning optics of stereoscopic (binocular) periscope marked 'MG No 78 BBT Krauss France'.

Object Number:
1997-1057 Pt10
type:
stereoscopic periscope
Case for stereoscopic (binocular) periscope

Case for stereoscopic (binocular) periscope

Rectangular wood and metal case fitted externally with canvas shoulder straps and removable back cushion and internally with fittings to take stereoscopic (binocular) periscope marked 'MG No 78 BBT Krauss France', and its accessories.

Object Number:
1997-1057 Pt11
type:
stereoscopic periscope
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Wooden tripod for stereoscopic periscope

Wooden tripod for stereoscopic periscope

Wooden tripod with metal fittings, for supporting periscope marked 'MG No 78 BBT Krauss France'.

Object Number:
1997-1057 Pt12
type:
stereoscopic periscope
Case for tripod for stereoscopic periscope

Case for tripod for stereoscopic periscope

Canvas and leather case with shoulder strap, for tripod for supporting periscope marked 'MG No 78 BBT Krauss France'.

Object Number:
1997-1057 Pt13
type:
stereoscopic periscope