Small French opera glasses, cased
 Catalogue Number: 3748 Small French opera glasses, cased Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Telescopes, binoculars, opera glasses Year Of Publication/Manufacture: early 20th century Time Period: 1900 to 1939 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Paris, France Publisher/Manufacturer: Jules Carpentier Description Of Item: Small decorative opera glasses in brass, embellished with white guilloche enamel and floral swags. Mother of pearl eyerims. Bridge impressed: 'JUMELLE CARPENTIER'. Enclosed in slightly damaged green leather, silk-lined case with 2 press stud closures and slip handle. Dimensions: 93 x 30 x 48 mm. How Acquired: Purchased by Kett Museum from dealer Alex Parnell Date Acquired: Sep 2019 Condition: Very good. Tiny fault in enamel near objective lens Location: Archive Office. Cabinet One Drawer 15 |