Description: Nickel plated brass with black enamel. Cast brass with large winged birds and branches of berries. Adjustment ring is hard plastic. JAPAN stamped on frame.


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) = 0.575 | Height(in) = 3 | Width(in) = 4.25 | Depth(in) = 1.25

Size of Artwork(in): 3 x 4.25 x 1.25'


Artist Name: Japan


Medium: Nickel plated brass, enamel.


Circa: Circa 1950

Good working mechanics. Clear lenses. Small amount of paint loss and several dings on rim of outer lenses.