Rare French Enameled Copper Opera Glasses with Long Handle

Rare French antique Bronze painted binocular opera telescope Among the toys of European aristocrats, telescopes are an important daily equipment. Whether at the racecourse, garden, or opera house, you can often see gorgeously dressed ladies or neatly dressed gentlemen holding telescopes and watching the performance or scenery intently. The opera telescope is one of the most popular collections of Western antiques, and its mysteries are worth savoring. Opera telescopes, also called theater binoculars or Galilean binoculars. As the name suggests, it is named after its traditional purpose of watching opera performances. In 18th and 19th century Europe, opera and other stage performances were popular. In order to see more detailed movements and expressions of the performers and get the best viewing experience, the opera telescope came into being. This is a beautiful telescope. The eye contact end and the extension and retraction gear are made of mother-of-pearl. The binoculars and the handle are painted with Bronze. It is very delicate and elegant. This kind of telescope is very expensive abroad, and most of them will have serious damage. This one is considered to be well preserved and worth collecting. Year: 19th century size: Without handle, unfolded: 6x8.8cm Handle only unfolded 21.7cm #A delicate box as shown in the picture will be included for storage The condition is generally good. The lenses inside the binoculars are clear and can be used normally. However, century-old antiques inevitably have traces of history. Only those who can accept this should buy it.