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Opera Binoculars

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

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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Sports Equipment and Mem...

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Metal

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

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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

Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case
Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case
H 2.95 in W 4.3 in D 1.77 in
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

Opera Glasses, Binoculars by G.Rodenstock
Opera Glasses, Binoculars by G.Rodenstock
H 7.5 in W 4.33 in D 1.77 in
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
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20th Century French Scientific Instruments

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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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Vintage opera glasses - 20thc
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage opera glasses - 20thc Binoculars - object of curiosity Measures : 10x5,5cm H:3,5cm Wear
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Vintage opera glasses - 20thc
Vintage opera glasses - 20thc
H 1.38 in W 3.94 in D 2.17 in
French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris
Located in Norwell, MA
opened his firm in 1847, making military and civilian binoculars and opera glasses. This pair is part of
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Antique 1840s European Nautical Objects

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Brass

Swedish 20th-Century Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Theater Binoculars with Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
velvet interior. Designed for opera and theater-goers, these binoculars exemplify the refined
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20th Century Swedish Nautical Objects

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Brass

1910s Art Nouveau Lemaire-Like Brass Binoculars/Glasses and Leather Case, France
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in North Miami, FL
1910s Art Nouveau Lemaire-like gilt brass expandable sportier binoculars/opera glasses with leather
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

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Antique French Mother-of-Pearl Opera Binoculars
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French mother-of-pearl Opera binoculars. Listed price is for each piece.
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Early 20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

20th Century French Mother-of-pearl and Brass Opera Binoculars
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful early 20th century French mother of pearl and gilded brass opera binoculars signed
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20th Century French Nautical Objects

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Brass

19th C. Sportier Paris Embossed Opera Binoculars, c.1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original pair of brass and embossed binoculars by Sportier Paris. Good working
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Chrome

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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorab...

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Metal, Brass

19th c. Embossed Pewter and Brass Opera Binoculars, c.1880s
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original pair of brass plated binoculars with embossed pewter barrels
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Brass, Pewter

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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorab...

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Metal

Early 20th Century French Mother-of-pearl and Brass Binoculars, 1900s
By Chevalier Opticien Paris
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very elegant 20th century Mother-of-pearl and gilded brass opera binoculars made by the famous
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Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Figural Binoculars Opera Glasses Paris
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare pair of Figural Binoculars a/k/a Opera Glasses; Brass and nickel plated Brass, Gunmetal
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20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass, Nickel

Opera Glasses or Theatre Binoculars, Metal, Enamel, circa Late 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
binoculars or binoculars for theater or opera made of gold metal and black enamel, decorated with simple
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Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Scientific Instruments

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Metal, Enamel

French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris
Located in Norwell, MA
opened his firm in 1847, making military and civilian binoculars and opera glasses. This pair is part of
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Antique 1840s North American Nautical Objects

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Brass

French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt. Paris
Located in Norwell, MA
opened his firm in 1847, making military and civilian binoculars and opera glasses. This pair is part of
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Antique 1840s European Nautical Objects

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Brass

French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris TEL004
Located in Norwell, MA
opened his firm in 1847, making military and civilian binoculars and opera glasses. This pair is part of
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Antique 1840s European Nautical Objects

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Brass

Bushnell 6 x 15 Brass Opera Binoculars with Leather
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage Bushnell 6 x 15 brass opera binoculars with leather case. Tripple
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorab...

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Metal, Brass

Early 20th Century French Mother of Pearl Opera Binoculars
By Chevalier Paris
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful early 20th century French mother of pearl and gilded brass opera binoculars signed
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Early 20th Century French Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Mother-of-Pearl

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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorab...

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Metal

Late 19th Century Brass Opera Rental Binoculars
Located in San Francisco, CA
Brass opera rental glasses from the London opera embossed with warning for removal of the glasses
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Antique Late 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Art Deco BIRKS Theater Opera Glasses Binoculars Original Leather Case
By Henry Birks & Son
Located in Montreal, QC
Amazing pair of Art Deco Binoculars Opera Glasses, chrome plated steel barrels with Bakelite and
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Opera Glasses or Theatre Binoculars, Metal, Other, circa Late 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
binoculars or binoculars for theater or opera made of golden metal with no decoration other than its
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Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Scientific Instruments

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Metal, Other

Antique Art Deco Gilt Binoculars Nixen Paris Theater Opera Glasses, France 1920s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Theater Nixen Binoculars - A Luxurious Item for Theater Enthusiasts • Marked: NIXEN PARIS
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

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Brass

French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris
Located in Norwell, MA
opened his firm in 1847, making military and civilian binoculars and opera glasses. This pair is part of
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Antique 1840s European Nautical Objects

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Brass

French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt. Paris
Located in Norwell, MA
opened his firm in 1847, making military and civilian binoculars and opera glasses. This pair is part of
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Antique 1840s European Nautical Objects

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Brass

French Military Galilean Binoculars by Le Fils, circa 1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
. History: Lefils made both military and civilian binoculars and opera glasses.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorab...

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Metal

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
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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Brass and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Brass and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
H 2.76 in W 4.34 in D 1.78 in
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
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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Victorian Period Pair of Sterling Silver Opera Glasses with Removable Handle
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of sterling silver opera glasses/binoculars, England, Ca. 1890's. The handle, which is
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Metal, Sterling Silver

French Leather/Brass Opera Glasses by Le Maire Fabt, Paris, circa 1880
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
. x D 1.75 in. History: Jacques Lemaire began making military and civilian binoculars and opera
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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorab...

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Metal, Brass

Antique binoculars
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Unique collection of antique binoculars $295.00,opera glasses with leather case $115.00 and
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Vintage 1940s English More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Antique binoculars
Antique binoculars
H 6 in W 5 in D 2.5 in
Vintage Binoculars
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
We have a large collection of vintage opera glasses and binoculars. Most in brass, with leather or
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Early 20th Century British Decorative Objects

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Brass

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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Antique French Mother-of- Pearl Opera Binoculars
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French mother-of-pearl opera binoculars. Listed price is for each piece.
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Antique Early 1900s French More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Antique French Mother-Of- Pearl Opera Binoculars
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Mother-Of-Pearl Opera Binoculars. Listed price is for each piece.
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Early 20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Antique French Mother of Pearl and Brass Opera Binoculars
By Lepert 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1920s LePert signed french mother-of-pearl and brass opera glasses with original shagreen case with
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

19th Century, French Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses-Binoculars & Case
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique French solid brass and mother-of-pearl opera glasses-binoculars By, Lamaer Paris. The
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Antique 19th Century French Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Antique French Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique 19th Century French Rare Pair of White Mother Of Pearl Opera Glasses (binoculars) &
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Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique French Brass and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic solid brass and mother-of-pearl opera glasses-binoculars By, Lamaer Paris. The original
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Deco Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Lemaitre Paris French Opera Binocular Glasses Made of Gilt Bronze and Enamel
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Elegant and fine, circa 1880-1900, French kiln-fired enamel opera glasses or binoculars in smaller
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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze, Enamel

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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass, Gold Plate

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Opera Binoculars For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of opera binoculars available for sale. Frequently made of metal, brass and bakelite, all opera binoculars available were constructed with great care. Opera binoculars have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Opera binoculars bearing Art Deco or Neoclassical hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many opera binoculars are appealing in their simplicity, but Bushnell, Chevalier Paris and Lepert produced popular opera binoculars that are worth a look.

How Much are Opera Binoculars?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $285, while they’re typically $110 on the low end and $553 highest priced.
Questions About Opera Binoculars
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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
    The difference between opera glasses and binoculars relates to their size and optics. Opera glasses are generally smaller and feature low-power optics. They are usually used only for viewing theatrical performances. Larger, more powerful binoculars have a wide range of uses. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of opera glasses and binoculars.

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