{"product_id":"opera-glasses-mother-of-pearl-short","title":"Vintage Lemaire Fabt Opera Glasses — Mother of Pearl","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrench opera glasses by Lemaire of Paris, made around the turn of the twentieth century. The barrels are clad in white mother-of-pearl, cut into tapering panels with the soft, milky iridescence the maker was known for. Lemaire was the most prolific of the Parisian opera-glass houses, and signed pieces like this one set the standard others were measured against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frame, eyecup rings, and trim are a silvered metal, cooler in tone than the gilt-brass examples and worn to a soft gray with age. Both eyecups read \"LEMAIRE FABT PARIS\" around the lens, each marked with the maker's bee hallmark, and the bridge is stamped \"12 LENSES.\" A central knurled wheel sets focus and turns smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnification is modest, meant for a seated view across a hall rather than the field. As a vintage piece, expect minor wear consistent with age and handling. A beautiful pair in excellent working condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Lemaire, Paris (signed both eyecups, bee hallmark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: circa 1900\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: white mother-of-pearl panels over silvered metal frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarking: \"LEMAIRE FABT PARIS\" on both eyecups, \"12 LENSES\" on bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus: central knurled wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnification: low, opera\/theater use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: vintage, minor wear consistent with age\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePresented in our signature Last Manner velvet soft bag \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e~ 4” x 3” x 1.5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.2oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold AS-IS. FINAL SALE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Last Manner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51810233876778,"sku":"LM-LEMAIRE-MOP-OG","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/6181\/6874\/files\/LastMannerRawProductImages-5626-FORWEB.jpg?v=1781727483","url":"https:\/\/www.lastmanner.com\/products\/opera-glasses-mother-of-pearl-short","provider":"Last Manner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}