![]() ![]() Most antique opera glasses like yours sell today for $100 to $200. Many American opticians ordered opera glasses from France but marked them with their own name. It is also likely that the glasses were sold by Hirsch, Kahn & Co., but were manufactured by another firm, probably a French one. I see Nora ordered vintage champagne from the wine cellar that is chilled. So the “89” engraved on your glasses probably means that the glasses were purchased and engraved as a gift in 1889. If it isn't the two most charming women in Paris. was in existence for only 10 years, from 1886 to 1896. There’s an engraving on the front plate that says, “Frank to Kate, 89.”Ī: Opera glasses were very popular during the 19th century, when theater and opera played a larger part in the public’s social life than they have since the advent of movies and television. Condition - untested surface scratches, scuffs, loss of finish, and tarnish. They are marked Lemaire Fabt Paris around both of the eyepieces. The binoculars feature black metal framing, worn green-hued grips, and a central focusing dial. The barrels, eyepieces and focus knob are mother-of-pearl. Item Details A pair of vintage Opera Glasses by Lemaire Fabt Paris. ![]() 15.00 11.25 shipping ANTIQUE LEMAIRE-PARIS FRENCH OPERA GLASSES WITH MOTHER OF PEARL TUBES 44.00 8.00 shipping Vintage Antique Lemaire Fabt Paris Opera Glasses Black In NearMint Condition 35.00 11. “Hirsch, Kahn & Co.” is also imprinted on the eyepieces. Antique Vintage LeMaire Tabt Paris Opera Glasses Binoculars. The glasses were made by “Hirsch, Kahn & Co., Manufacturing Opticians, 333 Kearny St., San Francisco.” That’s what’s embossed on the inside of the lid of the black leather case they came in. I hope you can tell me something about their history and value. Q: I recently acquired a pair of antique opera glasses. ![]()
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