Antique Colmont Paris Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, French Brass Binoculars, Theater Binoculars, Grand Tour Decor, Collectible Optics

Measurements: 4" W × 2.25" H × 1" D (10.2 × 5.7 × 2.5 cm)

Weight: 140 g / 0.31 lb

Materials: Mother of pearl, brass-toned metal, silver-toned metal, glass

Condition: Antique condition with surface wear, tarnishing, marks and natural variation consistent with age. Please review photographs closely for optical and cosmetic condition.

A beautiful pair of antique theatre glasses featuring luminous panels of genuine-looking mother of pearl set into a compact metal body. The shell catches the light with soft flashes of blush, cream, green and iridescent pink, giving these petite binoculars an especially decorative quality.

The design has the elegant proportions associated with late 19th and early 20th century opera accessories, when small binoculars were carried to theatres, concert halls and formal performances. A central focusing wheel adjusts the mechanism, while the combination of warm brass tones and cooler silvery metal creates an appealing layered finish.

Even when not used optically, these make a wonderful display object. Their sculptural shape and shimmering shell surfaces work beautifully styled on a stack of old books, inside a glass cabinet, on a writing desk or incorporated into a collection of unusual historical objects.

An evocative piece for anyone drawn to theatrical history, romantic interiors, old-world accessories and beautifully made objects from another era.The first photo uses AI to enhance the lighting and setting. The vintage item itself is unchanged. Please see the remaining photos for its original appearance and condition.