Description: A pair of chrome opera glasses with select pieces of both abalone and mother of pearl side by side on barrels. The frame is stamped, "DEAUVILLE FRANCE". Mop circles eye pieces. The adjustment wheel is also Mop. Red leather case.


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) = 0.345 | Height(in) = 2 | Width(in) = 4 | Depth(in) = 1

Size of Artwork(in): 2 x 3.5 x 1"


Artist Name: Deauville, France


Medium: Chrome, abalone, Mop


Circa: Circa 1900

Very good condition. Almost new. Clean clear lenses. Case has a small amount of scuffing.