opera glasses, Observation binoculars - 1920-1930 - Germany
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Set of two antique opera glasses with 3x magnification, brass and leather housings in a vintage style, made in Germany, tested and functional.
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Set of 2 antique opera glasses - circa 1900 - ivory imitation (celluloid) & leather
a charming set of two antique opera glasses
(Theater glassware) from the turn-of-the-century period (ca. 1890-1910). An ideal lot for collectors or as decorative objects.
1
Black opera glass (leather)
Body with leather cover, frame made of blackened metal/messing.
Condition: Beautiful original condition with authentic patina. The lenses are dusty for their age but well preserved. The optics are functional, and the central drive can be moved.
2
White opera glass (ivory imitation)
The housing is made of an early plastic, most likely celluloid (Ivorine), which was used at the time as a high-quality ivory imitation. The frame is made of brass.
Condition: signs of wear commensurate with age.
Important note: The material shows the typical stress cracks and breaks characteristic of celluloid, which are due to its great age and the material tension (see close-up photos). The lenses are dusty for their age but well preserved. The optics are functional, the central drive can be moved.
An authentic antique from the golden age of opera houses, period: Historicism / Belle Époque.
Set of 2 antique opera glasses - circa 1900 - ivory imitation (celluloid) & leather
a charming set of two antique opera glasses
(Theater glassware) from the turn-of-the-century period (ca. 1890-1910). An ideal lot for collectors or as decorative objects.
1
Black opera glass (leather)
Body with leather cover, frame made of blackened metal/messing.
Condition: Beautiful original condition with authentic patina. The lenses are dusty for their age but well preserved. The optics are functional, and the central drive can be moved.
2
White opera glass (ivory imitation)
The housing is made of an early plastic, most likely celluloid (Ivorine), which was used at the time as a high-quality ivory imitation. The frame is made of brass.
Condition: signs of wear commensurate with age.
Important note: The material shows the typical stress cracks and breaks characteristic of celluloid, which are due to its great age and the material tension (see close-up photos). The lenses are dusty for their age but well preserved. The optics are functional, the central drive can be moved.
An authentic antique from the golden age of opera houses, period: Historicism / Belle Époque.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of items
2
Material
Brass, Glass, Leather
Country of origin
Germany
Style
Vintage
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Magnification Factor
3x
Height
6 cm
Width
10 cm
Type
opera glasses, Observation binoculars
Depth
4 cm
Estimated Period
1920-1930
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