Vintage USSR Opera Glasses with Leather Case, 2.5x – 1960s, Theater & Opera, Collectible

Old opera glasses from the former Soviet Union – a find for nostalgics.

Technology

Rotatable around the central axis to adjust to eye distance, with 2.5x magnification and coated lenses. All four lens mounts unscrew so the lenses can be cleaned.

Details & Condition

• Material: glass, leather, metal
• Length: 10 cm (3.9 in)
• Width: 5.5 cm (2.2 in)
• Depth: 3 cm (1.2 in)
• Origin: USSR
• Date: 1960s
• Condition: good and fully functional; very slight wear on the metal of the right eyepiece
• Case: leather case with brass clasp and velvety lining; the clasp mechanism no longer works properly

Uses

For opera, theater and concerts – or as a collectible. A stylish holiday gift for culture lovers.

Care

Clean the lenses with a glasses cloth.

At the flea market in St. Pölten the opera glasses lay among flashlights and compasses – we almost thought we could hear the applause of an old theater.

A glimpse of the stage — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop