Description: A pair of lacquered brass handled opera glasses. The frame is stamped, "MADE IN FRANCE". No other identifying marks.


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) = 0.475 | Height(in) = 2 | Width(in) = 5 | Depth(in) = 4

Size of Artwork(in): 2 x 5 x 1.25"


Artist Name: France


Medium: Brass, Mop, glass.


Circa: Circa 1900

Good condition. Small amount of black paint loss on rims of field lenses. The set screw is missing from center of frame.