Chased Pewter Opera Glasses, Lamier, Paris
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Description
Description: A chased pewter and brass pair of opera glasses. Hallmarked , "Lamier Fab Paris", on eyepieces.
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) = 0.375 | Height(in) = 2.5 | Width(in) = 4.25 | Depth(in) = 1.5
Size of Artwork(in): 2.5 x 4.25 x 1.5"
Artist Name: Lamier, Paris
Medium: Brass, pewter.
Circa: Circa 1900.
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) = 0.375 | Height(in) = 2.5 | Width(in) = 4.25 | Depth(in) = 1.5
Size of Artwork(in): 2.5 x 4.25 x 1.5"
Artist Name: Lamier, Paris
Medium: Brass, pewter.
Circa: Circa 1900.
Condition
Good working mechanics and clear lenses. Some black paint loss on eye pieces. Dark rainbow patina on pewter.
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Chased Pewter Opera Glasses, Lamier, Paris
Estimate $50 - $100
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