The handle on the case has separated on the one side. The case shows some light wear, but is still in good usable condition. They come in the original black leather case with red satin lining, with the well known bee on the clasp. San Francisco' where they were originally purchased in the late 1800's.Īn absolutely fabulous pair of working opera glasses to add to your vignette, or for use at the theater or opera. They are hallmarked on the eye pieces with 'LeMaire Fi Paris', as well as 'W. The bridge has the original ladies name of 'Pearl' engraved. The brass is exceptionally shiny, with some very light tarnish. They have very ornate filigree around the top and bottom of the barrels which makes them sparkle. There is no damage to the optics, or to the gorgeous white mother of pearl. They are in perfect working condition, with smooth flywheel action. They measure 2 1/8th inches in height when closed and a bit over 2 3/4 inches high when fully extended, and are approximately 3 3/4 inches across the base of the lenes. The lorgnette handle measures 5 1/8' long, can extend to 8 1/2'.This is a stunning pair of rare antique LeMaire Fi Paris 1800's mother of pearl opera glasses in the original leather case. The binoculars alone measure 3 7/8' across the barrels x 2 1/4' tall, extending to a height of 2 7/8'. In very good condition with good focusing and lenses are clean and clear. & Co (likely the retailer) Marking the binoculars are patent numbers typical to this make and model as well as the small Lemaire bee logo, having 12 Lenses engraved on the top bridge. Imagine, attending your next opera with these in tow! The eyepieces are marked for Lemaire Paris and M.F. The focusing mechanism is truly a work of art, you can use the lorgnette handle to focus the binocular barrels as well as extend the handle if you wish, or detach it and stow it away in your purse. Panels of luminous white mother of pearl surround the handle and both binocular barrels. A gorgeous pair of antique 19thc French Lemaire mother of pearl mechanical opera glasses with extending and detachable lorgnette handle.

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