{"product_id":"antique-mother-of-pearl-opera-glasses","title":"Antique Mother-of-Pearl \u0026 Brass Opera Glasses, Late 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small, exquisite object — a pair of late 19th-century opera glasses inlaid with mother-of-pearl and set in brass that has aged into a soft, patinated gold. Held to the eye, they perform; set on a shelf, they hold their own as sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe construction follows the convention of the great Parisian opticians of the period — the binocular barrels turning on a center wheel, the eyepieces threaded for fine focus. The form and detailing are in the style of Le Maire of Paris, the most renowned house for opera glasses of the era, though the maker's mark is not visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully operable, with all original surfaces intact. A handsome desk object, a thoughtful gift, or a quiet conversation piece in a study or library.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 4\" W x 3\" H x 1.5\" D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Mother-of-pearl inlay, patinated brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Late 19th century, likely French\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: In the manner of Le Maire, Paris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Antique — pristine, fully operable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fox \u0026 Phillips","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45994990698649,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/9074\/3193\/files\/IMG-0988.heic?v=1765650228","url":"https:\/\/shop.foxandphillips.com\/products\/antique-mother-of-pearl-opera-glasses","provider":"Fox \u0026 Phillips","version":"1.0","type":"link"}