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The handle can be easily unscrewed and removed.

The glasses and handle are in very good condition with some handling wear to the gilt metal surfaces.

The opera glasses measure 2 1/4 inches in height when closed and 2 7/8th inches high when fully extended, and are 3 7/8 inches across the base of the lenses. The glasses are in good working condition and the optics adjust by turning a ridged cylinder encased within the handle. 284.99 Add to Cart This is a beautiful pair of antique LeMaire Fi Paris 1800's mother of pearl opera or theater glasses in wonderful condition that come in the original case. The telescoping opera glasses are covered with iridescent mother-of-pearl panels and each eyepiece is topped with a MOP disk one reads LEMAIRE FT PARIS with two representations of LeMaire's bumble bee logo, the other is marked "HENRY KAHN & CO / San Francisco." The gilt metal frame is ornamented with four beaded bands and stamped Made in France with two patent numbers dated Nov.28.82 and May.7.95 on the bridge, marked LEMAIRE PARIS / TRADEMARK at the end of the handle, and monogrammed with ornate CWG initials on the frame. Most items are vintage or antique and not in new condition. We do not accept returns, so please feel free to ask questions before bidding. Jacques Lemaire began making opera glasses in 1847 and was soon a major manufacturer noted using mechanization, division of labor and interchangeable parts.

We never include a handling charge. The small binoculars date to the late 19th century and were crafted at the height of the Belle Époque in gilt metal and mother of pearl by Lemaire of Paris.

Antique Opera Glasses, Lemaire Fabt Mfg.

About An elegant pair of antique French opera glasses with an unusual detachable handle.