Antique LeMaire Fi Paris Opera Glasses Mother Of Pearl Theater Circa 1850s-1890s

The mother of pearl eyecups are marked “LE PERT PARIS" The objective lenses are about 26 mm diameter and the optics are good. The frame is a gilt brass. The barrels and central focus wheel are covered with mother of pearl. The Lemaire logo, an image of a bee is on the carrying case.


Jacques Lemaire began making opera glasses in 1847 and was soon a major manufacturer noted for using mechanization, division of labor and interchangeable parts. M.J.B. Baille joined the firm in 1871 and took charge in 1885.


This antique item is a pair of LeMaire Fi Paris Opera Glasses that come in a black leather case. The glasses were manufactured in the time period of 1850s-1890s and are a great piece of history. The maker of these glasses is Le Maire, a well-known name in the world of optics.


The glasses are perfect for collectors who are interested in antiques and science and medicine from pre-1930s. They fall under the category of Optical and are a great addition to any collection. The glasses a