1910s Art Nouveau Lemaire-Style Gilt Brass Expandable Sportier Binoculars/Opera Glasses With Leather Case, France

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1910s Art Nouveau Lemaire-like gilt brass expandable sportier binoculars/opera glasses with leather case, France

By: LeMaire Paris (in the style … more 1910s Art Nouveau Lemaire-like gilt brass expandable sportier binoculars/opera glasses with leather case, France

By: LeMaire Paris (in the style of)
Material: brass, copper, metal, zinc, leather, glass
Technique: cast, molded, metalwork, polished, gilt
Dimensions: 4.5 in x 2 in x 3 in
Date: early 20th century, circa 1910
Style: Art Nouveau, Belle Époque
Place of origin: France

These Art Nouveau-inspired glasses exemplify the elegance of early 20th-century French craftsmanship. Crafted in the style of LeMaire Paris, the binoculars feature a harmonious blend of gilt brass and black finishes, adorned with delicate foliate motifs. The central focus wheel, embellished with a knurled pattern, allows for precise adjustments. Complementing the glasses is a dark leather case, its surface bearing a subtle patina that speaks to its age. The case's golden clasp, shaped like a delicate bow, echoes the ornate detailing of the binoculars.

When extended via the central mechanism, these portable glasses reveal their full beauty, combining functionality with the aesthetic sensibilities of the Belle Époque era less