1/2 Price! Antique French Tortoise Opera Glasses, Le Maire FAB T, Made in Paris

1/2 Price! Antique French Tortoise Opera Glasses, Le Maire FAB T, Made in Paris

If you are looking for an outstanding pair of genuine (Pre-Banned) Tortoise Opera Glasses, these are very fine. They are in outstanding condition and there is absolutely no damage to this lovely pair. They are antique and circa 1860. Even the eye pieces are made of Tortoiseshell. They come in their original purple silk lined carrying case. There is that, oh so wonderful, Brass French Bee on the push in opening clasp. The eye pieces are pristine as well and they are in perfect working order. I know because I could see my neighbor cooking in her kitchen from across the street! It appears she is making baked chicken tonight...

When you hold these in your hands you can almost imagine the elegant women who must have owned these. This was a time of gowns, silk gloves and of course, opera's. They measure 4" across the bottom portion and stand 2 3/4" tall. Across the top eye pieces they measure 3 1/2." They are signed on both original eye pieces Le Maire and Paris. Frequently these were special order pieces. Special is indeed the word that comes to mind when you have these in your hands. They are decadent! Questions are always welcome.

Item ID: DW605

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