Around this same time, opera glasses were invented in Vienna and LeMaire quickly began to make the finest opera glasses in Paris, and in the world. In 1839, a version of the Magic Lantern called the Polyorama Panoptique, was produced by LeMaire. Their work with Magic Lanterns, a lighted box that could be used to view pictures, in the 1700's helped pave the way for early cinematography. LeMaire has been a name known around the world since 1650, when Jacques LeMaire and his son Pierre became famous in Paris as makers of optical instruments. $30.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. Condition: Good with minor wear but difficult to adjust. Center bar marked, "Made in France / bee mark / 61." With handle. Condition: Good with scattered wear and small chips near lens.Ĥ) Eye pieces marked, "Lemaire Fabt / Paris and Shreve & Co / San Francisco." Late 19th / early 20th century. Center bar marked, "12 Lens / Bee mark / patent date / C.L.D." Center handle. Condition: Significant wear, scratches.ģ) Eye pieces marked, "Lemaire Fabt / Paris and Shreve & Co / San Francisco." Late 19th / early 20th century.
Condition: Surface wear.Ģ) Eye pieces marked, "Geo C. Use our quick links at the bottom of the page to find a great selection of vintage and antique binoculars and opera glasses.Four San Francisco Mother of Pearl opera glasses.ġ) Eye pieces marked, "H.S. The come in a lovely dusty rose pouch that is perfect for storage and gifting. An absolutely stunning pair of rare opera glasses that work perfectly, and would make a fabulous gift for that special lady. They are hallmarked on the eye pieces with "LeMaire Fi Paris", as well as the bee that is part of their famous branding.
The brass is exceptionally clean and shiny. They have a stunning ornate filigree around the top and bottom of the barrels which makes them sparkle. There is no damage to the optics, or to the gorgeous purple and pink mother of pearl. They are in perfect working condition, with an extremely smooth flywheel action. They measure approximately 2 1/4 inches in height when closed and about 3 1/4 inches high when fully extended, and are 4 inches across the base of the lenses. This gorgeous pair of extremely rare antique LeMaire Fi Paris 1800's mother of pearl opera glasses are in excellent condition.
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