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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.
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19th C. Sportier Paris Embossed Opera Binoculars, c.1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
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This is an original pair of brass and embossed binoculars by Sportier Paris. Good working
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Chrome
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
Category
Mid-20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case
Located in Miami, FL
Binoculars opera glasses with leather case.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bakelite
Opera Glasses, Binoculars by G.Rodenstock
Located in Miami, FL
Opera glasses, binoculars by G. Rodenstock.
Category
Late 20th Century German Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bakelite
Opera Theatre Glasses, Binoculars with Leather Case
Located in Miami, FL
Good quality pair of opera glasses, binoculars with their original leather case.
In very good
Category
20th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
Antique French Lorgnette Binoculars or Opera Glasses in Brass & Mother of Pearl
By LeRoy
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique lorgnette opera glasses were made by LeRoy of France in approximately 1880 in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
