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Optical Equipment Auction (Binoculars & Telescopes)

Antique French theatre binoculars from the 19th century, signed “Santi Opticien à Marseille”. Brass structure with polychrome decorations and glass lenses. They show patina and normal signs of wear consistent with the object's age. Aesthetic conditions as shown in the photographs.

They have a defect on one of the lenses and some dents/irregularities on the brass, compatible with the age and use. Please refer to the photographs for the condition.

Weight: 200 g
Dimensions: 9.8 × 3.8 cm closed, 5.8 cm open
Material: gilt brass, glass, polychrome decorations
Color: gold/brass, black and polychrome
Shipping: careful and protective packaging, tracked and insured shipping.

Antiche jumelles/binocolo da teatro francesi del XIX secolo, firmate “Santi Opticien à Marseille”. Struttura in ottone dorato con decorazioni policrome e lenti in vetro. Presentano patina e normali segni del tempo coerenti con l’età dell’oggetto. Condizioni estetiche come da fotografie.
Presenta un difetto su una delle lenti e alcune ammaccature/irregolarità sull’ottone, compatibili con l’età e l’uso. Si prega di fare riferimento alle fotografie per le condizioni.

Peso: 200 gr
Dimensioni: 9.8 × 3,8 chiuso, aperto 5,8 cm
Materiale: ottone dorato, vetro, decorazioni policrome
Colore: oro/ottone, nero e policromo
Spedizione: imballaggio accurato e protettivo, spedizione tracciata e assicurata.

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Theatre binoculars - 1850-1900 - France

Brass, Enamel - Fair

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French antique theatre binoculars from 1850–1900, brand Santi Opticien à Marseille, in gilded brass with enamel decorations, 9.8 cm wide by 3.8 cm high with 2.5 cm depth, weighing 147 g, tested and functioning.

Theatre binoculars - 1850-1900 - France

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French antique theatre binoculars from 1850–1900, brand Santi Opticien à Marseille, in gilded brass with enamel decorations, 9.8 cm wide by 3.8 cm high with 2.5 cm depth, weighing 147 g, tested and functioning.

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