{"product_id":"antique-mother-of-pearl-opera-glasses-28900","title":"Antique Mother of Pearl \u0026 Brass Opera Glasses, Theatre Binoculars with Center Focus – Belle Époque c. 1890–1910","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnchanting \u003cstrong\u003eantique opera glasses\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Belle Époque – when grand opera was enjoyed from boxes and balconies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barrels are clad in shimmering \u003cstrong\u003emother-of-pearl panels\u003c\/strong\u003e, beautifully contrasting with polished \u003cstrong\u003ebrass\u003c\/strong\u003e and silver-tone metal parts. A center focus wheel adjusts sharpness smoothly and evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails \u0026 Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: mother of pearl, brass, chrome \/ silver-tone metal, glass lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: approx. 10 cm \/ 3.9 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight closed: approx. 5.5 cm \/ 2.2 in, extended approx. 7.5 cm \/ 3 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: approx. 1890–1910 (antique)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: excellent; mother of pearl complete and iridescent, focus wheel turns smoothly, lenses clear, metal with lovely patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor theatre and opera lovers, collectors of antique optics, or as an elegant object on a vanity or bookshelf – a special holiday gift with history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean lenses with a lens cloth; wipe mother of pearl dry only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the flea market in Baden bei Wien the opera glasses lay on an old program booklet – as if someone had just left the last aria of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eA glimpse of grand opera — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57636754096503,"sku":"30476","price":170.55,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.8730361330_htbl.jpg?v=1792779561","url":"https:\/\/vintageaustriashop.com\/en\/products\/antique-mother-of-pearl-opera-glasses-28900","provider":"VintageAustriaShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}