Opera glasses - 1900-2000

Antique theater binoculars with original case – late 19th / early 20th century
Description
Pair of antique theater binoculars (opera lorgnette), dating from the late 19th to early 20th century.
Metal body, handles in mother-of-pearl or imitation mother-of-pearl, with a functional central adjustment wheel.
The binoculars come with their original hard case, covered in leather, with a pink velvet interior.
An elegant and decorative object, representative of theater and opera accessories from the Belle Époque.
State
Binoculars in good overall condition, considering their age.
Glasses present, without visible chips.
Functional adjustment mechanism
Signs of wear and patina consistent with age.
Case showing external wear and marks inside (see photos).
Period
Late 19th – early 20th century (around 1890–1910)
Materials
Metal
Nacre / imitation nacre
Glass
Leather case
Velvet (interior of the case)
Dimensions (approximate)
Width: approximately 9 cm
Height: ~4.5 cm
Case: approximately 10 × 5 × 4 cm