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Brass and Enamel with Case, Lemaire
Brass and Enamel with Case, Lemaire
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Description
Description: This is a pair of brass and enamel opera glasses.The eyepieces are marked, "LAMIER FAB PARIS".


History: The Lemaire firm was begun in 1846 in Paris, Rue Oberkampf. 22 & 26 by Armand Lemaire. They produced a variety of optical apparatus including binoculars. The French term for binoculars is 'jumelles' or twin girls. The Lemaire firm worked until 1955. Lemaire exported his goods all over the world.Armand Lemaire died in 1885 and his son-in-law, Jean Baptiste Baille took over the running of the firm now called the Baille Lemaire group.

Provenance: FL Estate


Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 0.5 | Height(in) = 3 | Width(in) = 4 | Depth(in) = 2

Size of Artwork(in): 2.5 x 4 x 1.5"


Artist Name: Lamier Fab, Paris


Medium: Brass, enamel, glass.


Circa: Circa 1900
Condition
The glasses are in good working condition. Some tarnish on the metal and several very small dents on the rim of the field lenses. The leather case is in poor shape. The bottom is gone and most of the lining has deteriorated.
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Brass and Enamel with Case, Lemaire

Estimate $50 - $100
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Starting Price $10

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