Lemaire Paris Smokey Purple Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses (c.1863)

Stock # 011725RL-J78005118

Brand: Lemaire Ft (Fabt)
Made in: Paris, France
Type: Luxury Opera/Theatre Glasses
Color: Purple, Gold
Materials: mother of pearl, brass, glass
Measurements (LWH): 3-7/8" x 2-7/8" x 1-1/2" extended,
3-7/8" x 2-1/4" x 1-1/2" reduced
Date: 1863
Era: 19th Century

A beautiful pair of the famous Lemaire opera/theatre glasses with smokey-purple mother of pearl inlay panels and eye inlays, a brass frame with markings of the bee logo and # 63 on the middle brace and a black plastic focus ring.

Flaws: Right eye inlay damage (see photo), tube wear to brass, some spots and hazing on glass, bee logos partially faded
Overall Condition: working properly, beautiful for use or to collect, minimal wear for the age, natural patina. No case.






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