Help with vintage Binos (1 Viewer)

I’ve found a pair of Geisha Binoculars while clearing out my house, they have been passed down from my Dad, and from his Aunt before that. I’ll attach some photos, I was hoping to find some more information about these as currently all I know is that they are Japanese (the name kind of gives it away)

Any information or insight you have would be appreciated, such as age or if they are a collectors item.

I’m completely new to this, and know nothing about binoculars so apologies for my ignorance!

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Hi and welcome,

I cannot see any coatings on the rear eye lenses, but possibly fine scratches.

Are the reflections from the front coloured or white?

What about internal reflections?

Using a white light or white torch.

The front may have JB or JE markings somewhere.

The field of 9 degrees is wide if really 9x

I suspect the actual measured field to be less.

Maybe 1960s.

I have not seen the name Geisha before, but numerous names on binoculars are just chosen at random by the importer or sales house.

Are the two views well aligned so as not to give eye strain?

Is there any moisture or fungus inside?

Fully amber coated and ultra violet objectives doesn't mean much.

In good condition maybe £60.

Regards,
B.

Nice bino in any case. Keep it and use it. It won't fetch much when sold but it still is collectible IMHO. I prefer the amber coatings over the more common blueish ones as they are often more color neutral.

There is collector interest in vintage ultra wide field binoculars. A clear night sky should be quite a star filled sight in those binoculars.