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Are opera glasses the same as binoculars?
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No, opera glasses are not the same as binoculars. Although they resemble one another, opera glasses are usually smaller than binoculars and have lower-power optics that do not magnify as much. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique opera glasses.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Leather & Brass French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Leather & Brass French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris
5 w x 2.5 D x 5.88 H
Leather Metal
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Sports Equipment and Mem...
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Brass
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Located in Chula Vista, CA
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5 w x 2.5 D x 5.88 H
Leather Metal
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Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Binoculars With Leather Case France 1920s
Located in Bochum, NRW
opera or theatre binoculars in original leather case.
Gorgeous Mother-of-pearl inset on brass
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century French Patinated Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base after L. Hottot
By Louis Hottot
Located in Dallas, TX
holding a pair opera binoculars. The tall lady figure, signed L. Hottot is in excellent condition with
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Mid-20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
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Marble, Bronze
Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case
Located in Miami, FL
Binoculars opera glasses with leather case.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Scientific Instruments
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Bakelite
Opera Glasses, Binoculars by G.Rodenstock
Located in Miami, FL
Opera glasses, binoculars by G. Rodenstock.
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Late 20th Century German Art Deco Scientific Instruments
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Bakelite