Rare Antique Red/Violet Purple Lemaire (Crosby, Morse & Foss) Opera Glass & Case

Description

Up for auction is an antique opera glass made by the fine French Maker "Lemaire" so indicated by the etched bee ego on the bottom of the middle bridge.  The glass measures approximately 1.5" retracted and 2.0" extended - it is a small glass by the era's standard size.  The retailer is indicated on the pearl inserts surrounding the eyepiece lenses - "Crosby, Morse & Foss Boston."  What makes this glass unusual is the color of the mother of pearl - a red/purple color.  The gold washed brass metal components still show much of their original patina.  The lenses are clear (save for a tiny imperfection at the perimeter of one of the objective lenses that in no way affects viewing) and focus to produce a very good image.  The glass comes with an era case which is not original to the glass.  Buyer pays shipping and required insurance (,00 in continental USA - no international shipping).  Payment is expected within three days of the end of the auction.