Description: A pair of brass, nickel plated and enamel opera glasses. The barrels are covered in leather with brass scrollwork at top and bottom. Vendome, Paris is hallmarked on black painted surface of eye piece rims.


History: Opera glasses, also known as theater binoculars or Galilean binoculars, are compact, low-power optical magnification devices, usually used at performance events, whose name is derived from traditional use at opera performances. Magnification power below 5x— is usually desired in these circumstances in order to minimize image shake and maintain a large enough field of view. A magnification of 3x is normally recommended. The design of many modern opera glasses of the ornamental variety is based on the popular lorgnettes of the 19th century.

Provenance: FL Estate


Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 0.375 | Height(in) = 2.75 | Width(in) = 4.25 | Depth(in) = 1.5

Size of Artwork(in): 2.75 x 4.25 x 1.5"


Artist Name: Vendome, Paris


Medium: Brass, nickel plated, leather.


Circa: Circa 1900

Good condition and clear lenses. Partial black paint missing on rims. Leather surface is scuffed.