Maison de Vente Bürgi
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Pair of brass theatre binoculars, front and rear views
See original version (French)
97
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Pair of brass theatre binoculars, front and rear views
See original version (French)
Estimate €30 - €40
Voluntary lot
Description
Pair of brass theatre binoculars, front and rear views
Pair of gilded brass theatre binoculars (opera glasses), with cylindrical tubes connected by a fluted central hinge that allows the width to be adjusted. The frame has an antique patina with greenish oxidation characteristic of aged brass. The eyepieces (rear view) are rimmed with brass, with lenses appearing to be in good condition.
Materials: brass, glass optics
Function: theatre/performance binoculars, classic model with central hinge
Probable date: late 19th–early 20th century
See original version (French)
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