Monday 2 April 2012 | 10:00 | Lots: 546

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Lot 176

Lot 176

A good pair of late 19th century enamelled opera glasses by Lemaire, Paris. Having...

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Lot 176

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A good pair of late 19th century enamelled opera glasses by Lemaire, Paris. Having mother-of-pearl lens borders and focussing wheel, the brass body finely enamelled with 'jewel'-bordered floral panels on a bleu celeste ground with scattered flowers, 4" wide x 3.2" fully extended, (10.5cm x 8cm), in a blue silk-lined black morocco case, the brasswork decorated with Lemaire's trademark insect and LM monogram.

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Mother of pearl lens borders are not stamped LEMAIRE PARIS as with previously sold example cited. Jewelling in almopst perfect order with all but one jewels present and only a few discoloured. Small (5mm) flake loss to inner face of one barrel where jewel lost. Otherwise very good order. Case also unmarked except for brasswork - ie no stamps to silk. Case has had a handle (now lacking) and is generally rubbed/scuffed but serviceable..

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