Antique LEMAIRE FABT PARIS Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses Binoculars Bee Case For Sale

Antique VictorianLEMAIRE FABT PARIS Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses Binoculars Bee Case
📋 Item SpecificsFieldValueBrandLemaire Fabt ParisTypeOpera Glasses / Theater BinocularsMaterialMother of Pearl (Abnormal/Iridescent Nacre) & Gilt Metal / BrassEraLate Victorian / Early Edwardian (Circa 1885–1910)Country of OriginFranceFocus SystemManual Central Focus WheelIncluded AccessoriesOriginal Leather Carrying Case with Imperial Bee Clasp ButtonMaximum Magnification2x - 3x (Standard for French theater optics)📝 Detailed DescriptionTitle:Antique Victorian French Lemaire Fabt Paris Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Original Imperial Bee CaseDescription:
Up for sale is a stunning, authentic piece of late 19th to early 20th-century French optical artistry. TheseLemaire Fabt Parisopera glasses feature genuine, beautifully iridescent mother of pearl paneled barrels, eye-cups, and a central focus wheel inset, perfectly complemented by a warm antique gilt brass frame.Key Identification Markings:

• Eyepieces:Explicitly engraved\"LEMAIRE FABT\"on one side and\"PARIS\"on the other, flanked by the iconic Lemaire trademark symbols.
• Frame Stamp:Stamped with\"LOUIS\"and\"61\"on the bridge framework.
• The Case:Accompanied by its original hard-shell leather carrying case, lined in a plush interior, featuring the highly sought-afterNapoleonic Imperial Bee brass push-button clasp.

Condition:

• Optics:The manual central focus wheel moves smoothly. The glass elements are completely intact with standard internal dust expected from an item of this vintage.
• Body:The genuine mother of pearl panels are smooth and tight against the frame, showcasing premium historical craftsmanship. Gilt metal features beautiful, genuine age-related patina and minor surface wear.
• Case:The rare leather case shows antique wear, surface distressing, and split seams typical of its 100+ year age, but the signature bee snap button remains securely attached and fully functional.

Dimensions:3-7/8\" Wide x 2-3/8\" Deep (when retracted) x 1-1/2\" Tall.💎 Rarity & Value Context

• Rarity Rating:Uncommon / Moderately Rare
• Market Insights:While standard antique leather-wrapped field binoculars from theBaille-Lemaire groupare relatively common, pairs featuring fullMother of Pearl panels are highly collectible luxury variants.
• The Value Multiplier:Finding these pieces alongside theiroriginal Imperial Bee clasp casedrastically sets them apart. The case closure features the Napoleonic honeybee motif adopted by Jacques Lemaire as his manufacturing signature symbol in 1847. Collectors actively look for the \"Bee\" button on the case, making this package highly desirable.

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