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 Refer to all images listed
Metal
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 Refer to all images listed
Brass
Lemaire Enamel Opera Glasses
Located in New York, NY
Lemaire Enamel Opera Glasses made in Paris circa 1930's with hand enamel painted 18th Century figures with a cupid on handle.
Antique French Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire Fabt
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A refined pair of antique opera glasses crafted in brass with elegantly inlaid mother-of-pearl barrels, made by the renowned French optical firm LeMaire Fabt, Paris.
Brass
French Lemaire Opera Glasses with Detachable Lorgnette Handle, circa 1900
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous and scarce pair of French Opera Glasses by the creme de la creme of makers, LaMaire of Paris.
Aluminum
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H 2 in W 4.75 in D 2.38 in
Pair of Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A particularly special pair of LeMaire Opera glasses from Paris dating to circa 1900.
Mother-of-Pearl
Rare French LeMaire, Paris Opera Glasses - Golden Mother of Pearl
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A rare pair of amber coloured Mother of Pearl Opera glasses made even better made by the creme de la creme of Parisian maker's; LeMaire.
Mother-of-Pearl
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H 2.25 in W 3.75 in D 1.63 in
Fine Pair Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris c.1910
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine pair of Edwardian opera glasses made from Mother of Pearl and the polished brass; made by the creme de la creme of makers, LeMaire of Paris.
Brass
Pair of Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Lemaire, Paris circa 1890
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine pair of late 19th century opera glasses made from Mother of Pearl and the original gilded brass; made by the creme de la creme of makers, LeMaire of Paris.
Mother-of-Pearl
Fine Pair Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris, c.1890
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine pair of late nineteenth century opera glasses made from Mother of Pearl and the original gilded brass; made by the creme de la creme of makers, LeMaire of Paris.
Brass
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H 2.75 in W 4.63 in D 2.25 in
Fine Pair Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris c.1900
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine pair of late nineteenth century opera glasses made from Mother of Pearl and the original gilded brass; made by the creme de la creme of makers, LeMaire of Paris.
Brass
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H 3 in W 4.5 in D 2 in
A truly exquisite pair of Opera Glasses by the top-notch maker, LeMaire of Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A truly exquisite pair of Opera Glasses by the top-notch maker, LeMaire of Paris, signed on both eye pieces with the two engraved tiny bee motifs, used by LeMaire.
Abalone
19th c. Leather Wrapped Opera Binoculars and Case c.1880
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A pair of 19th century leather wrapped binoculars with original leather case. Good working order with clear binocular viewing. This piece has retained its original finish CR...
Metal
19th c. Leather Wrapped Opera Binoculars and Case, c.1880
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A pair of 19th century leather wrapped binoculars with original leather case. Good working order with clear binocular viewing. This piece has retained its original finish ...
Metal, Brass
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W 3.75 in D 2.5 in L 6.25 in
LeMaire, Paris, Mother of Pearl Lorgnette Opera Glasses Exquisite, Rare
Located in Northampton, MA
This pair of opera glasses -created by what is indisputably the finest creator of opera glasses in history -LeMaire, of Paris, France- is uncommon because it retains the handle.
Brass
French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A beautiful pair of miniature binoculars, or opera glasses, crafted from brass and clad in iridescent mother of pearl inlaid panels.
Brass
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H 2.25 in W 4.5 in D 2 in
Finest French Mother of Pearl Lorgnette Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A rare find, this is one of the finest pairs of Mother of Pearl Opera glasses we have had in many years. Of course they are made by the finest French manufacturer, LeMaire of Paris. ...
Brass
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H 3.25 in W 4 in D 1.75 in
Vintage French Mother-of-pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by Lemaire of Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage French mother-of-pearl and brass F1 opera glasses by LeMaire of Paris, circa 1950s. #2872 Complete functional glasses with working focus wheel.
Brass
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H 3.25 in W 4 in D 1.75 in
Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl & Brass Opera Glasses with Case by LeMaire Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage French mother-of-pearl and brass opera glasses with case by LeMaire of Paris, circa 1950s. #2873 Complete functional glasses with working focus wheel.
Brass
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H 1.5 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
Victorian French Opera Glasses Marked "Lemaire Fab, Paris" With Orig Case C.1880
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
Note: Jacques Lemaire (maker of these glasses) started his company in Paris in 1847.
Mother-of-Pearl
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H 2.75 in W 4.25 in D 2 in
Fine Pair of Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris, circa 1890
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine pair of late 19th century opera glasses made from Mother of Pearl and the original gilded brass; made by the creme de la creme of makers, LeMaire of Paris.
Mother-of-Pearl
Brass and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pair of stunning miniature binoculars, or opera glasses, crafted from brass and clad in iridescent mother of pearl inlaid pieces. Dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, t...
Brass
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H 3.25 in W 4 in D 1.75 in
French Leather/Brass Opera Glasses by Le Maire Fabt, Paris, circa 1880
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dimensions: H 3.25 in. x W 4 in. x D 1.75 in. History: Jacques Lemaire began making military and civilian binoculars and opera glasses in 1847 and was soon a major manufacturer...
Metal, Brass
Antique Mother of Pearl French Telescopic Handle Lemaire Paris Opera Glasses
Located in Wallkill, NY
Exquisite pair of opera glasses Mother of pearl surround Telescopic arm Paris Lemaire Measuring 4"Long x 2.25" Wide When extended the handle measures 10 inches long. 2 Ex...
19th c. Ribbed Brass Opera Binoculars c.1880s
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An original pair of ribbed brass plated opera binoculars. This piece has retained its original finish. Creator Unknown. Date of manufacture c.1880s Materials and tec...
Metal, Brass
19th C. Leather Wrapped Opera Binoculars and Case C.1880
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A pair of 19th century leather wrapped binoculars with original leather case. Good working order with clear binocular viewing. This piece has retained its original finish CR...
Metal
Antique French Opera Glasses by Lemaire of Paris with Leather Case
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant antique pair of French opera glasses or small binoculars with their original fitted leather case by LeMaire of Paris.
Metal
French Opera Glasses by Lemaire, Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Notched bakelite focus wheel performs well. The maker, Lemaire was widely respected for being the "Nikon" of opera glasses during the late 19th Century and into the first half of the...
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H 6.25 in W 3.88 in D 2 in
Antique French Opera Glasses with Removable Handle from Lemaire of Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The small binoculars date to the late 19th century and were crafted at the height of the Belle Époque in gilt metal and mother of pearl by Lemaire of Paris. The telescoping opera...
Metal
Lemaire Paris Brass and Mop Opera Glasses
By Le Maire Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 20th Century height of luxury in opera glasses from LeMaire Paris. These special gold-plated brass and mother-of-pearl opera glasses are fully functional and come with the orig...
Brass, Gold Plate
Antique Le Maire Paris "FI" Mother-of-Pearl and Gold Plate Opera Glasses
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These stunning opera glasses/binoculars are the top of the line. Includes stunning green leather protective storage case. Optics full operational. Detail raised beading detail sets t...
Brass, Gold Plate
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