fine pair antique mother of pearl opera glasses by lemaire paris c1890

Description

A very fine pair of late nineteenth century opera glasses made from Mother of Pearl and the original gilded brass; made by the creme de la creme of makers, LeMaire of Paris.
The makers mark (the Napoleonic Bee) is engraved on the underside of frame and the case is also lucky enough to have an embossed Bee on the push button closure on the front of the leather case.
The original case is lined in a vibrant purple silk, gold printed for a Swiss retailer in Zurich.
Excellent working order; fine quality and condition, dating to c.1890. The case measuring 4 1/2" x 2 1/4" x 3" tall.
Item ID: 40913
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Dimensions

Height = 7.6 cm (3")
Width = 11.4 cm (5")
Depth = 5.7 cm (2")

Fine Pair Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris c.1890

Price

SOLD

Item Ref

40913

Description

A very fine pair of late nineteenth century opera glasses made from Mother of Pearl and the original gilded brass; made by the creme de la creme of makers, LeMaire of Paris.
The makers mark (the Napoleonic Bee) is engraved on the underside of frame and the case is also lucky enough to have an embossed Bee on the push button closure on the front of the leather case.
The original case is lined in a vibrant purple silk, gold printed for a Swiss retailer in Zurich.
Excellent working order; fine quality and condition, dating to c.1890. The case measuring 4 1/2" x 2 1/4" x 3" tall.
Item ID: 40913
FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England
FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England
Internal Ref: 40913

Dimensions

Height = 7.6 cm (3")
Width = 11.4 cm (5")
Depth = 5.7 cm (2")

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