COLMONT PARIS OPERA BINOCULARS & CASE, Antique, 1880's, EUC

Description

Antique from the 1880's, made by Colmont, Paris
Opera glasses, as they were called, and for which they were often used, but are really small binoculars
3 x 4.25 x 2, metal with enamel finish
the lens cylinders telescope throughout the focal range by a serr
ated wheel
excellent optical quality
able to unscrew the lenses for cleaning
NO finish loss on extended optical tubes
some finish loss on eyepieces and front lens rings
black leather surrounds in excellent condition
handled leather case with working push lock
unique piece of history!!