19th c. Leather Wrapped Expandable French Field Binoculars c.1880 Photographic & Optical CREATOR Imperial Enamel Co

CREATOR Imperial Enamel Co

Made in Denmark

wood and sometimes copper which were used in home altars to venerate the almost infinite number of Catholic saints

Jacques Lemaire began making military and civilian binoculars and opera glasses in 1847 and was soon a major manufacturer noted for using mechanization

Ear flaps also had their downfall during this period as they had little ventilation and made it difficult for players to hear

19th c. Leather Wrapped Expandable French Field Binoculars c.1880 Photographic & Optical CREATOR Imperial Enamel CoABOUT This is an original pair of leather wrapped and painted brass field binoculars marked on the eyepiece with "LeMair Fabt Paris". The black metal focus wheel works well and their optics are good. The lens expand out to sharpen the view. CREATOR LeMaire Fabt, Paris. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1880s. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Brass, Metal, Optical Glass. CONDITION Good. With appropriate patina for age. DIMENSIONS H 7. 25 in. x W 5 in. x D 2. 5 in.