{"product_id":"rare-french-opera-glasses-m-lenoir-fabt-paris-smoked-mother-of-pearl-brass","title":"Rare French Opera Glasses M. Lenoir Fabt Paris Smoked Mother of Pearl Brass","description":"We are offering a very rare pair of French opera glasses crafted in Paris by M. Lenoir, dating to the late19th to early 20th century (circa 1880-1910). \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eDouble-clad barrels \u0026amp; eye tubes: Unlike standard models with plan brass upper tubes, both the main barrels and the telescoping upper eye tubes are clad in dark \"smoked\" Mother of Pearl (black-lip pearl oyster shell) panels with rich bronze, gold, rose, and green iridescence. The vast majority of upper eye tubes on opera glasses are made of just brass without the shell panels.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFrame \u0026amp; hardware: Solid brass construction with a warm, unpolished antique patina and a central focusing\/telescoping wheel.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOptics: The original lenses view clearly and adjust with the focusing wheel. There is some internal dust common with age, but it doesn't appear to be affecting clarity.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eApprox. Measurements:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eHeight: 2 3\/4 in.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eWidth: 4 1\/8 in.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eLens depth: 1 7\/8 in.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eWeight: 219g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCondition: Excellent antique condition. All smoked Mother of Pearl panels are intact with o missing segments. The brass shows honest age patina and minor wear around the rims consistent with age. Lenses show light surface dust. Sold as shown without a case.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eID 70  LOC F\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003eListed with ExportYourStore.com","brand":"Mission Gallery Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67995845755113,"sku":"840122485278_EB85","price":768.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/5078\/9865\/files\/57_b3db7aee-2c85-41bf-b6b1-b7a56c4768a2.jpg?v=1794535973","url":"https:\/\/www.missiongalleryantiques.com\/en-ca\/products\/rare-french-opera-glasses-m-lenoir-fabt-paris-smoked-mother-of-pearl-brass","provider":"Mission Gallery Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}