Description: A pair of lacquered brass and mother of pearl handled opera glasses. The eyepieces are hallmarked, "IRIS, PARIS". Engraved on the face of the frame is the letter, "B".


History: Opera glasses, also known as theater binoculars or Galilean binoculars, are compact, low-power optical magnification devices, usually used at performance events, whose name is derived from traditional use at opera performances. Magnification power below 5x— is usually desired in these circumstances in order to minimize image shake and maintain a large enough field of view. A magnification of 3x is normally recommended. The design of many modern opera glasses of the ornamental variety is based on the popular lorgnettes of the 19th century.

Provenance: FL Estate


Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 0.5 | Height(in) = 2 | Width(in) = 5 | Depth(in) = 2.5

Size of Artwork(in): 2 x 5 x 2.5"


Artist Name: Iris, Paris


Medium: Brass, mother of pearl


Circa: Circa 1900

Good working order and clear lenses. The surface of the frame is scratched and pitted in several areas.