Theater binoculars - Vintage French/Japanese Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses (2.5x) - Modèle Déposé - 1950-1960 - Japan
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Vintage French/Japanese mother-of-pearl opera glasses (2.5x) – Modèle Déposé, tested and working.
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Vintage French/Japanese Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses (2.5x) - Modèle Déposé
An elegant vintage pair of theatre / opera glasses crafted with gold-tone brass and iridescent mother-of-pearl body panels. Stamped "MODÈLE DÉPOSÉ" (Registered Design) on the metal bridge along with manufacturer/export code J-E56. Complete with its original golden metallic pouch.
Object: Opera Glasses / Theatre Binoculars
Period: Mid-20th Century (ca. 1950s–1970s)
Materials: Gold-tone Brass, Mother-of-Pearl, Metallic Soft Pouch
Magnification: 2.5x (marked as 2.5 x)
Markings: Stamped MODÈLE DÉPOSÉ, 2.5 x, and J-E56 on the bridge
Condition Details:
Physical Condition: Very good vintage condition. The mother-of-pearl inlays exhibit rich, rainbow iridescence. Metal retains a bright golden polish with minor handling wear.
Functional Condition: Smooth central focusing wheel, lenses are clear and functional.
Accessories: Includes original snap-button metallic pouch in used vintage condition.
(Please inspect the high-resolution photos carefully as they form an essential part of the condition description.)
Will ship with insurance and tracking code, already choose the cheapest shipment.
Vintage French/Japanese Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses (2.5x) - Modèle Déposé
An elegant vintage pair of theatre / opera glasses crafted with gold-tone brass and iridescent mother-of-pearl body panels. Stamped "MODÈLE DÉPOSÉ" (Registered Design) on the metal bridge along with manufacturer/export code J-E56. Complete with its original golden metallic pouch.
Object: Opera Glasses / Theatre Binoculars
Period: Mid-20th Century (ca. 1950s–1970s)
Materials: Gold-tone Brass, Mother-of-Pearl, Metallic Soft Pouch
Magnification: 2.5x (marked as 2.5 x)
Markings: Stamped MODÈLE DÉPOSÉ, 2.5 x, and J-E56 on the bridge
Condition Details:
Physical Condition: Very good vintage condition. The mother-of-pearl inlays exhibit rich, rainbow iridescence. Metal retains a bright golden polish with minor handling wear.
Functional Condition: Smooth central focusing wheel, lenses are clear and functional.
Accessories: Includes original snap-button metallic pouch in used vintage condition.
(Please inspect the high-resolution photos carefully as they form an essential part of the condition description.)
Will ship with insurance and tracking code, already choose the cheapest shipment.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
100 g
Shell type
Mother of pearl
Number of objects
2
Model/type number
Vintage French/Japanese Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses (2.5x) - Modèle Déposé
Material
Shell
Country of origin
Japan
Style
Vintage
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Magnification Factor
2.5x
Height
6 cm
Width
10 cm
Type
Theater binoculars
Depth
3 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
