19th c. Sportier Paris Embossed Opera Binoculars c.1880 Religious Higgins died in 1950

Higgins died in 1950

An industrial wood drafting table with refinished wooden top

The padding is held onto the body of the mask by wrapping around the wire

This is an original pair of leather wrapped French navy binoculars with a working compass on the end

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

19th c. Sportier Paris Embossed Opera Binoculars c.1880 Religious Higgins died in 1950ABOUT This is an original pair of patinated brass and metal binoculars by Sportier Paris. Embossed with a hunting scene. Good working order with clear binocular viewing. This piece has retained its original finish. CREATOR Sportier Paris, France. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1880s MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Brass, Metal, Optical Glass. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 3 in. W 3. 5 in. D 1. 25 in. HISTORY Unknown.