Description: A pair of enamel coated brass and metal opera glasses. No makers marks can be found.


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) = 0.5 | Height(in) = 3.25 | Width(in) = 4 | Depth(in) = 1

Size of Artwork(in): 3.25 x 4 x 1"


Artist Name: N/A


Medium: Brass, metal, enamel


Circa: Circa 1920

Good working condition and clear lenses. Small amount of paint loss on ends of field lenses.