Soviet Opera Glasses 2.5x with Hard Case, "Made in USSR", Black Pebbled Finish – Vintage 1970s Theater Binoculars

Elegant opera glasses from the Soviet Union with 2.5x magnification – in a sturdy metal body with a classic black pebbled covering, supplied in the original hard case with brass snap closure.

Origin

The glasses were made for export in the 1970s and bear the engraving "Made in USSR", the marking "2.5x" and the emblem of the manufacturing plant. Soviet optics were known for their solid construction – a fine testament to the theater culture of the time.

Details & Condition

• Origin: USSR
• Magnification: 2.5x, central focus wheel
• Material: metal body, optical glass; faux leather case
• Glasses dimensions: approx. 10 × 5.5 cm / 3.9 × 2.2 in
• Markings: "Made in USSR", "2.5x", factory emblem
• Date: 1970s
• Condition: excellent; clear optics, smooth focusing, case intact and closes properly

Uses

For opera, theater and concerts – or as a collector's piece for lovers of historic optics. A stylish Christmas gift for culture lovers.

Care

Clean the lenses only with an optics cloth; store dry in the case.

At the flea market in Heidenreichstein the case snapped open with a soft click – and through the lenses the whole market suddenly looked like a stage.

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