This has been in my storage for 30 years and it was old then.      I can find no markings on it.     It is in very good shape.      Hoping you may be able to identify it in some way.

Left ear piece stamped with '057-S 989 135'

Right ear piece stamped with 'Emporio Armani Made Italy CE'

Bridge engraved with '44(?)26'

Approx 12"  x 12" wood carving all 12 birds are separate pieces which interlock into one finished piece.  Found in pennsylvania coal region. 

1. It is from 17th or 18th Century.2. It was meant for Ceremonial & Ritual purpose.3. Made of Bronze and mix metals.4. One of a Kind Quite unusual. May be custom Made. 

I would love to know any available history about these binoculars including the approx year they were made. I would also like to know the value of this antique. Binoculars antique hunting nautical unknown help interesting old classic 

SIGNED BRONZE SCULPTURE BY PICUALT.  MINT CONDITION  THIS ITEM WAS PURCHSED IN 1938 BY MY MOTHER IN NEW YORK FOR 200.00 AT A 2ND HAND STORE.  I HAVE MADE MANY ATTEMPTS VIA INTERNET TO TRY AND FIND SOME KIND OF INFO ON THIS SCULPTURE.  NO SUCH LUCK.. POSSIBLE THIS COULD HAVE BEEN WITH OF THE PIECES THAT MADE IT THRU THE WAR AND FORTUNALTY WAS NOT CONVISCATED TO BE USED FOR WAR PURPOSES.  CAN YOU PLEASE GIVE ME SOME KIND OF VALUE.  LOOKING TO SELL

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE

RANDY TEDDER

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