Enamel and Gilt Opera Glasses, M Bertier, Paris
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Description: A pair of opera glasses made of brass with a black enamel surface. The eyepieces are hallmarked, " M. Bertier Ft Paris".
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) = 0.456 | Height(in) = 2 | Width(in) = 4 | Depth(in) = 1.5
Size of Artwork(in): 2 x 4 x 1.5"
Artist Name: Bertier, Paris
Medium: Brass, enamel, hard plastic.
Circa: Circa 1920
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) = 0.456 | Height(in) = 2 | Width(in) = 4 | Depth(in) = 1.5
Size of Artwork(in): 2 x 4 x 1.5"
Artist Name: Bertier, Paris
Medium: Brass, enamel, hard plastic.
Circa: Circa 1920
Condition
Very good condition. Good operating order and clear lenses. About 10% of enamel missing.
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Enamel and Gilt Opera Glasses, M Bertier, Paris
Estimate $50 - $100
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