{"product_id":"rare-vintage-soviet-opera-glasses-ussr-06390","title":"Soviet Opera Glasses 2.5x with Hard Case, \"Made in USSR\", Black Pebbled Finish – Vintage 1970s Theater Binoculars","description":"\u003cp\u003eElegant \u003cstrong\u003eopera glasses from the Soviet Union\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e2.5x magnification\u003c\/strong\u003e – in a sturdy metal body with a classic black \u003cstrong\u003epebbled covering\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied in the original \u003cstrong\u003ehard case\u003c\/strong\u003e with brass snap closure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glasses were made for export in the 1970s and bear the engraving \u003cstrong\u003e\"Made in USSR\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnification: 2.5x, central focus wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: metal body, optical glass; faux leather case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlasses dimensions: approx. 10 × 5.5 cm \/ 3.9 × 2.2 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarkings: \"Made in USSR\", \"2.5x\", factory emblem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: excellent; clear optics, smooth focusing, case intact and closes properly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor opera, theater and concerts – or as a collector's piece for lovers of historic optics. A stylish Christmas gift for culture lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean the lenses only with an optics cloth; store dry in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eThe curtain rises — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57641658450295,"sku":"30510","price":85.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.8794449495_pfe7.jpg?v=1793044761","url":"https:\/\/vintageaustriashop.com\/en\/products\/rare-vintage-soviet-opera-glasses-ussr-06390","provider":"VintageAustriaShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}