Theatre / Opera binoculars - 1850-1900

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Two antique theatre/opera lorgnettes in gilt brass with nacre and black lacquered trim, dating to 1850–1900, with closed height 6 cm, width 4 cm and depth 9 cm, in good condition and tested and in working order.

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Pair of antique theatre/opera binoculars, feminine/masculine duo, in gilded brass, mother-of-pearl and black lacquer with fine rims:
Art binoculars with faceted mother-of-pearl, with silver reflections on a finely chased gilded-brass mount with floral motifs. Closed height = 45 mm, open height = 60 mm, width = 92 mm, diameter of the optics = 23/30 mm, brand in a diamond-shaped mark.
Binoculars with a handle 11 cm long in horn, with black lacquered cylinders edged with fine gold lines. Closed height = 44 mm, open height = 64 mm, width without the handle = 115 mm, diameter of the optics = 27/33.
Era Napoleon III. To renovate. Good condition of preservation.
Shipped by insured registered mail.

Pair of antique theatre/opera binoculars, feminine/masculine duo, in gilded brass, mother-of-pearl and black lacquer with fine rims:
Art binoculars with faceted mother-of-pearl, with silver reflections on a finely chased gilded-brass mount with floral motifs. Closed height = 45 mm, open height = 60 mm, width = 92 mm, diameter of the optics = 23/30 mm, brand in a diamond-shaped mark.
Binoculars with a handle 11 cm long in horn, with black lacquered cylinders edged with fine gold lines. Closed height = 44 mm, open height = 64 mm, width without the handle = 115 mm, diameter of the optics = 27/33.
Era Napoleon III. To renovate. Good condition of preservation.
Shipped by insured registered mail.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
2
Style
Antique
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Height
6 cm
Width
4 cm
Type
Theatre / Opera binoculars
Depth
9 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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Objects sold
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