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Lot 20:
Description
A pair of antique opera glasses, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The instrument is constructed with a brass frame and silver-toned metal accents on the eyepieces and bridge components. The barrels are decorated with hand-fitted, segmented panels of iridescent mother-of-pearl. The glasses feature a central focusing mechanism operated by a knurled brass wheel. No maker’s marks, inscriptions, or hallmarks are visible on the metalwork or the eyepieces. The form and materials are characteristic of French theatre binoculars from the Victorian or Edwardian periods.
Width: approximately 10 cm (4 inches).
Condition report:
The instrument shows signs of age-related wear consistent with its period. There is visible tarnish, patina, and small areas of oxidation on the brass and silver-toned metal surfaces. The mother-of-pearl panels are largely intact, showing typical minor surface wear and natural age-related imperfections. The mechanical function of the central focusing mechanism and the optical clarity of the internal lenses have not been assessed.
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