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Please click to visit full desktop version of the listing for additional photos and condition reports… Antique Bone OPERA GLASSES / Theatre Binoculars c.1890 – Gilt BrassClick images to enlargeDescriptionPLEASE SCROLL THROUGH ABOVE PHOTOS – CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE
Ref: DUThis is a nice pair of opera glasses, probably made in France c.1890. They come in their original soft leather case.
They are made of gilt brass and have bone (or similar) grips and eyecups (please look closely at photos). The grips have very nice decorative beaded borders, further enhanced by gilt brass milled edges. Similar detailing extends to the objective lens surrounds and focusing control.
Maximum dimensions (extended) are approximately 3 1/4″ long (8.4cms) and just over 4″ (10.2cms) wide. When closed they are 2 3/8″ long (6.1cm).Whilst they do not carry a maker’s name the are well made and typical of the glasses made in France (Paris?) towards the end of the 19th Century.Although not particularly powerful, overall they are in excellent condition for their age. The lenses are pretty clean, with just a few specks of dust inside, so may benefit from being cleaned, but there are no chips or cracks to the glass and no noticeable scratches or other issues.
They have a central thumbwheel focusing control, which works perfectly, so the tubes extend fully and smoothly in both directions.
The grips and eyecups are in excellent condition with with no chips or cracks. Whilst the beaded borders, each have a crack, the borders are very narrow, so are only noticeable on quite close inspection; they don’t detract greatly, but are mentioned for the sake of complete accuracy.
The brass and giltwork are in excellent condition, with just superficial surface wear (mainly to the tubes) and one or two feint scratches and blemishes, but no dents or other damage.The case is showing definite signs of age related wear and tear (see photos) but it is structurally sound, so still provides good protection to the glasses.Photographs form a very important part of my description and therefore bidders are advised to study them carefully and to contact me for any additional information they may need.This item will be sent by Royal Mail Tracked Delivery within the UK or Airmail Small Packets (International Signed For) if going overseas.CUSTOMERSERVICEWe take customer satisfaction very seriously and always strive to provde a Five Star service. Consequently, we would ask any buyer who feels unable to leave positive comments with Five Stars in each category to contact us before leaving feedback to discuss how we may address any issues and improve our future service.POST&PACKINGMost items we sell are antique or vintage and often fragile and/or valuable; we therefore take extra care with packing to ensure items arrive in a safe and timely manner. To achieve this we use good quality, professional packaging materials and trackable shipping services.Items are always shipped within 3 working days of cleared payment, but are usually despatched within 24 hours, sometimes the same day. Buyers are welcome to collect in person.PLEASENOTE Good quality packaging materials are quite expensive; whilst we absorb most of this expense, our shipping charges do include a small amount (1 or less) to cover part of the packaging cost. We encourage bidders to review our feedback comments before bidding to satisfy themselves on the quality of our service, with particular reference to our post & packing performance.PAYMENTOur standard payment terms are 3 working days from date of sale, but subject to prior agreement we are happy to be flexible. Bidders are asked to please contact us if they are unable to comply with our payment terms, so that we can come to a mutually acceptable arrangement.Pictures sell!
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Category: Collectables:Theatre, Opera and Ballet:Opera Collectables
Location: Poole
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