Vintage Lemaire Fabt Opera Glasses — Mother of Pearl

Vintage Lemaire Fabt Opera Glasses — Mother of PearlFrench opera glasses by Lemaire of Paris, made around the turn of the twentieth century. The barrels are clad in white mother of pearl, cut into tapering panels with the soft, milky iridescence the maker was known for. Lemaire was the most prolific of the Parisian opera glass houses, and signed pieces like this one set the standard others were measured against. The frame, eyecup rings, and trim are a silvered metal, cooler in tone than the gilt brass

French opera glasses by Lemaire of Paris, made around the turn of the twentieth century. The barrels are clad in white mother-of-pearl, cut into tapering panels with the soft, milky iridescence the maker was known for. Lemaire was the most prolific of the Parisian opera-glass houses, and signed pieces like this one set the standard others were measured against.

The frame, eyecup rings, and trim are a silvered metal, cooler in tone than the gilt-brass examples and worn to a soft gray with age. Both eyecups read "LEMAIRE FABT PARIS" around the lens, each marked with the maker's bee hallmark, and the bridge is stamped "12 LENSES." A central knurled wheel sets focus and turns smoothly.

Magnification is modest, meant for a seated view across a hall rather than the field. As a vintage piece, expect minor wear consistent with age and handling. A beautiful pair in excellent working condition. 

• Origin: France
• Maker: Lemaire, Paris (signed both eyecups, bee hallmark)
• Era: circa 1900
• Construction: white mother-of-pearl panels over silvered metal frame
• Marking: "LEMAIRE FABT PARIS" on both eyecups, "12 LENSES" on bridge
• Focus: central knurled wheel
• Magnification: low, opera/theater use
• Condition: vintage, minor wear consistent with age
  
• Presented in our signature Last Manner velvet soft bag  
  

Dimensions: ~ 4” x 3” x 1.5”

Weight: 6.2oz

Sold AS-IS. FINAL SALE.