Overall: 2 7/8 in x 4 3/8 in x 2 in 7.3025 cm x 11.1125 cm x 5. A PAIR OF OPERA GLASSES, sterling silver with plated frame, and mother of pearl mounted eye piece stamped Lemaire FI Paris, the bridge inscribed with. Locationįrance: Île-de-France, Paris MeasurementsĬlosed: 1 1/2 in x 2 1/4 in 3.81 cm x 5.715 cm Ref: Nicholas Gilman, A Dividend to Labor: A Study of Employers’ Welfare Institutions (Boston and New York, 1899), pp. Vintage Opera Glasses Fi Paris Mop Lemaire (26.4 similar) Given the age of these glasses they are in great shape, still working condition but the leather case is worn. 284.99 Add to Cart This is a beautiful pair of antique LeMaire Fi Paris 1800s mother of pearl opera or theater glasses in wonderful condition that come in the original case. Baille joined the firm in 1871, and took charge in 1885. Crosby & Sons, Boston, mother of pearl opera/theater glasses in original case. Jacques Lemaire began making opera glasses in 1847 and was soon a major manufacturer noted using mechanization, division of labor and interchangeable parts. The carrying case is black leather with a red silk lining. The number “61” appears on the central brace as does the Lemaire logo, an image of a bee. The barrels and central focus wheel are covered with mother of pearl. LEMAIRE FIELD GLASSES Jinene 1 COLLARS CUFFS AND BOSOMS LEMAIRE OPERA. Please check our shop for a nice selection of antique and vintage binoculars and opera glasses.The mother of pearl eyecups are marked “LEMAIRE FABT * PARIS *.” The objective lenses are about 26 mm diameter and the optics are good. The only issues is some age related tarnish spots to the brass. They have a smooth action with no damage to the lenses or the pretty mother of pearl. The glasses are in perfect working condition.

The leather is in wonderful condition, as is the lining. The case has the hallmark bee on the clasp, and the interior lid has the jewelers information of 'C. They come in the original black leather case with a red satin lining. The lenses are hallmarked with the LeMaire Fi, Paris name, as well as C.A.W. This decorative evening-wear accessory is fully functional and.

The opera glasses measure 2 1/4 inches in height when closed and 2 7/8th inches high when fully extended, and are 3 7/8 inches across the base of the lenses. Antique brass opera glass with Mother Of Pearl eye pieces manufactured by LeMaire, of Paris. This is a beautiful pair of antique LeMaire Fi Paris 1800's mother of pearl opera or theater glasses in wonderful condition that come in the original case.

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