Description: A pair of lacquered brass opera glasses. The barrels are royal blue enamel covered with gilded four leaf clovers. Black leather case with red lining.


History: Opera glasses, also known as theater binoculars or Galilean binoculars, are compact, low-power optical magnification devices, usually used at performance events, whose name is derived from traditional use at opera performances. Magnification power below 5x— is usually desired in these circumstances in order to minimize image shake and maintain a large enough field of view. A magnification of 3x is normally recommended. The design of many modern opera glasses of the ornamental variety is based on the popular lorgnettes of the 19th century.

Provenance: FL Estate


Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 0.345 | Height(in) = 2 | Width(in) = 4.25 | Depth(in) = 1.75

Size of Artwork(in): 1.5 x 3.5 x 1"


Artist Name: N/A


Medium: Brass, enamel, gilt.


Circa: Circa 1900

This pair is in good working order with clear lenses. The surface of the frame is pitted and scratched is some areas. The hard plastic adjustment wheel is crumbled. Case is scuffed on corners. The lining inside is aged by dark markings and fabric deteriorating.