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| Item: |
Opera
Glasses
also called Looking Glasses or Binoculars |
| Manufacturer: |
Lemaire |
| Model: |
Opera
Glasses |
| Design: |
Art
Nouveau |
| Style: |
Vintage
Masculine |
| Composition: |
Black
Metal (Probably Brass)
What looks like Leather covering both sides
Glass Lenses
Case is Leather with Satin Lining |
| Color: |
Black |
| Size: |
3
7/8" wide x 1 1/2" deep x 3" tall
(when fully extended) |
| Age: |
Circa
1900 |
| Condition: |
Excellent
- These glasses have clear lenses and focus and work properly. The
adjustment screw turns
easily and the slide goes in and out without difficulty. The adjustment
screw does have a
crack as can be seen in our picture but does not effect the operation
at all.
The leather covering appears to be in perfect condition. These appear
barely used, with minimal wear. The original case is in very good
condition The clasp
snaps
shut properly and the lining is intact. The trademark Bee is on the
snap of the case. |
| Origin: |
France |
| Mark: |
Numerous
see Additional Information below: |
Additional Information:
Opera glasses were needed because the stage was generally a long
distance from some of the seats at a play or an opera.
While designs like Mother-of-Pearl were more popular for woman these
leather covered glasses gave a more masculine appearance. This type
decoration was popular on many French glasses back around the late
1800s and early 1900s.
These glass by Lemaire are marked with the traditional Bee and say 61
Made in France on the underside of the middle bar. (Please see a copy
of an early 1900 advertisement that we have included for reference
only,
not included with the purchase.)
Both top lens pieces say Lemaire FABT and then have the Bee emblem and
below that says Paris. There is a number, probably a serial number, on
the under side of the top bar that reads G 2134. There are no other
markings on this pair of glasses.
Item # 257
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