Binocolo da teatro - 1850-1900 - Francia

A rare and charming set: antique French theatre/opera binoculars in ivory-tone celluloid and brass, complete with their original leather carrying case bearing two intact red paper pharmacy seals.
Galilean opera glasses with smooth ivory-tone celluloid panels, patinated brass barrels and bridge, finely knurled focus wheel, and original ivory-tone eyepiece rings. Central focusing mechanism operates smoothly. Lenses clear and functional. Maker’s mark not fully legible — construction consistent with French manufacture, Belle Époque period.
Original fitted leather case with blue fabric interior lining and brass clasp. The exterior base bears two remarkable intact red paper seals reading:
“PHARMACIE MIGNOT FONDÉE EN 1775 — PEYROT — PHARMACIEN DE 1re CLASSE — BEAUMONT”
This documents the piece’s origin in a French provincial pharmacy established in 1775 — a rare and genuine 19th-century provenance.
Condition: Good antique condition consistent with age.. Celluloid panels intact, no cracks. Lenses functional with minor dust. The leather case shows age-appropriate wear: the sides have partially come unglued and the exterior leather is worn and scuffed consistent with over a century of use. The interior blue fabric lining remains present. The two red pharmacy seals on the base are intact and legible. Sold as-is — honest antique patina throughout.
Period: Belle Époque / Edwardian, c. 1890–1910
Origin: France
Materials: Brass, ivory-tone celluloid, leather, glass
A beautiful display piece with documented French history — perfect for antique optical collectors, theatre enthusiasts, or as an elegant decorative accent.