19th c. Sportier Paris Embossed Opera Binoculars c.1880 Religious glass front and steel base

glass front and steel base

Includes satin luft insert

An industrial wood drafting table with refinished wooden top

Higgins died in 1950

19th c. Sportier Paris Embossed Opera Binoculars c.1880 Religious glass front and steel baseABOUT 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.