{"product_id":"antique-vendome-paris-mother-of-pearl-opera-glases-with-lorgnette-handle-1890s","title":"Antique Vendome Paris Mother of Pearl Opera Glases with Lorgnette Handle 1890s","description":"We are offering a beautiful pair of French opera glasses that bear the \"Vendome Paris\" \u003cdiv\u003estamp across the eyecups. Features iridescent white Mother of Pearl (nacre) panels wrapped \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eover a heavy brass frame, complete with a folding telescoping handle. \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCosmetics: Mother of Pearl shell panels are in excellent condition with one or two very minor \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003escuffs from age\/use. The brass displays a beautiful aged patina.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMechanics: The telescoping lorgnette handle extends, retracts, and pivots smoothly. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOptics: The lenses are intact but show a bit of internal dust and light age-related blurriness. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIdeal for historical collections or display.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eApprox. Measurements:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHeight (not extended): 6 1\/4 in.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHeight (extended): 9 1\/2 in.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWidth: 4 in.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLens depth: 2 1\/8 in.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWeight: 210g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCondition: Good age-related condition. No major cosmetic defects. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLever and handle mechanics fully intact. Lenses have a small bit of \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003einternal dust that could be opened and wiped if desired. Lenses have \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ea slight blurriness from age. Please see all photos.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003eListed with ExportYourStore.com","brand":"Mission Gallery Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67995845394665,"sku":"880110016188_72CA","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/5078\/9865\/files\/57_97e9e218-4bde-487f-beb3-54de545c6817.jpg?v=1794535970","url":"https:\/\/www.missiongalleryantiques.com\/products\/antique-vendome-paris-mother-of-pearl-opera-glases-with-lorgnette-handle-1890s","provider":"Mission Gallery Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}