LeMaire Opera Glasses - ABALONE Mother of Pearl - Paris - Bee

By awalczak, 24 January, 2010
Description

I would really like to know how much it costs and how old it is. Pictures.
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Category
Other
Medium
Brass and mother of pearl of abalone shell
Distinguishing marks
LeMaire Paris on eyepieces. ELR monogram, bee near lenses,
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
At the smallest when closed these are about 2 1/8" tall, when opened 2 7/8" tall, on the less wide end they are about 3.5" across and on the other end they are about 3.75" wide.
Date Period
It appears to be before 1920's but I really have no clue.
Weight
Unknown
History
I bought it on eBay for $50. Seller did not include info on its origins.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
$50
For Sale?
No