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Add a touch of Belle Époque elegance to your home with this exquisite pair of antique Edwardian opera glasses by …
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Add a touch of Belle Époque elegance to your home with this exquisite pair of antique Edwardian opera glasses by the renowned French optical house LeMaire Fi Paris. Dating precisely to 1904, these theatre binoculars feature shimmering panels of genuine, iridescent mother-of-pearl hand-inlaid over a solid brass frame.
The original mother-of-pearl eyepieces prominently bear the sought-after "LeMaire Fi Paris" signature alongside their signature stamped bee hallmarks. Additionally, the central brass bridge is beautifully hand-engraved with the custom monogram "L.C.C. '04", offering a captivating piece of history. Whether displayed on a stacked set of vintage books, a vanity tray, or styled inside a curiosity cabinet, these glasses serve as a sophisticated, high-utility decorative object for Grandmillennial, traditional, or eclectic interiors.
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- Dimensions
- 3.5ʺW × 2.5ʺD × 1ʺH
- Styles
- Belle Epoque
- Brand
- LeMaire Paris
- Period
- 1900 - 1909
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass Finish
- Mother-of-Pearl
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brass
- Condition Notes
- Good antique condition with a gorgeous, authentic aged patina on the brass. The iridescent mother-of-pearl panels and eyepieces are intact … moreGood antique condition with a gorgeous, authentic aged patina on the brass. The iridescent mother-of-pearl panels and eyepieces are intact with no major chips or cracks. The central focus wheel turns smoothly, and the lenses offer mostly clear, just slightly cloudy viewing appropriate for their age. less
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