Antique French MOP opera glasses/ theatre binoculars; 1880-1920

$128.00

Antique French opera glasses/ theatre binoculars; 1880-1920 Lemaire, Iris or colmont in Paris-the glasses feature solid brass frame w/decorative iridescent mother of pearl (nacre) inlays on the barrels and a central focusing wheel opera glasses. They have compact , low -magnification Galilean optics designed for indoor theatre environments and still work brillantly even w/ no handle. These were a popular fashion accessory during the Belle Epoque era.

size:4×1.5×2

Antique French opera glasses/ theatre binoculars; 1880-1920 Lemaire, Iris or colmont in Paris-the glasses feature solid brass frame w/decorative iridescent mother of pearl (nacre) inlays on the barrels and a central focusing wheel opera glasses. They have compact , low -magnification Galilean optics designed for indoor theatre environments and still work brillantly even w/ no handle. These were a popular fashion accessory during the Belle Epoque era.

size:4×1.5×2