Description: Three pair of Japanese metal opera glasses. All framework is made of painted tin. Two have the barrels wrapped in celluloid paper and one is wrapped in red plastic laminate. All have a compass in the center of frame.


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) = 3.125 | Height(in) = 2.5 | Width(in) = 4 | Depth(in) = 6

Size of Artwork(in): 2.4 x 4 x 1.5 largest


Artist Name: Japan


Medium: Metal, plastic, celluloid paper.


Circa: Circa 1940.

Good condition. several nicks in paint.