Antique collection of two pairs of opera glasses: a Lemaire Paris model from the Belle Époque period and a Lumina “Pygmy” 2½x model with genuine mother-of-pearl inlays. The Lemaire Paris opera glasses date to circa 1890–1915 and retain their original leather case. The Lumina Pygmy 2½x dates to the mid-20th century and features a bakelite body decorated with mother-of-pearl panels, also accompanied by its original case. A charming collector’s lot illustrating two different periods in the history of theatre and opera accessories. Dimensions: Lemaire Paris: 13 × 9 × 5 cm Lumina Pygmy 2½x: 9 × 5.5 × 3 cm Both pieces show normal signs of age and use. Please refer to the photographs, which form an integral part of the description.