Bronze, Gilt, and Enamel Egyptian Motif
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Description: A brass base with gilt flowers and enamel Egyptian decor. "PAR BREVET D'INVENTION ET DE PERFECTION" hallmarked on eyepieces.
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) = 0.375 | Height(in) = 2 | Width(in) = 3.75 | Depth(in) = 1.25
Size of Artwork(in): 2 x 3.75 x 1.25
Artist Name: France
Medium: Brass, gilt, enamel.
Circa: Circa 1900.
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) = 0.375 | Height(in) = 2 | Width(in) = 3.75 | Depth(in) = 1.25
Size of Artwork(in): 2 x 3.75 x 1.25
Artist Name: France
Medium: Brass, gilt, enamel.
Circa: Circa 1900.
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Small chips in glass at the outer edges that do not affect the clarity of lenses.
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Bronze, Gilt, and Enamel Egyptian Motif
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