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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
Original unrestored vintage used condition
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Sports Equipment and Mem...
Materials
Brass
French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Chula Vista, CA
19th Century French Opera Military Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris
5 w x 2.5 D x 5.88 H
Leather Metal
Original unrestored vintage used condition
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Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Sports Equipment and Mem...
Materials
Metal
Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Binoculars With Leather Case France 1920s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Glasses With Leather Case, France 1920s
A stunning set of opera or theatre binoculars in original leather case.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
19th c. Leather Wrapped French Binoculars
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An original pair of leather wrapped and brass opera binoculars. Stamped "12 Verres Supérieurs" on the metal bridge..
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Antique Late 19th Century French High Victorian Sports Equipment and Mem...
Materials
Metal
$135 / item
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.
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Late 20th Century German Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bakelite
