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It depends on condition, model, rarity and provenance. i collect these particular brand and the cheapest good quality models, mother of pearl in working condition etc i have bought were around US$20.00. But some go in auctions for hundreds of dollars if they are exceptional. how do you tell if it's exceptional? well that's the trick..basically should be of sound construction, working, materials intact, some sort of provenance is useful eg receipt from lemaire dated 1901 (perfect), inscription "to Lizzie 1901" (hmm maybe). makers mark should be an insect symbol (bee) on brasswork, usually in an inaccessable place, plus numbers (no i won't say what they indicate, that how I know..) Many contemporary 'copies' read pirates exist, but some of them are very nice too, so i wouldn't be too concerned at the 20 -40 dollar part of the market.if you really want to know what it's worth, put it on eBay, label it:'lemaire Opera glasses' (to assist searches).
Yes indeed, prices vary considerably, US$10-lots and lots, lemaire is famous for 'inventing' the focussing system and producing beautiful MOP (mother of pearl) opera glasses. many imitators abound and some use similar names and symbols, but this doesn't devalue them unless you're a purist, these 'imitations' tend to be contemporary so 'good' also. have seen items on eBay listed as lamaire, lemare, lamour etc some actually are lemaire but wrongly labeled, others...well i wouldn't like to suggest that they are purposely misslabelled...anyway beauty is in the eye etc, so buy, sell or keep what you like and enjoy. maybe you'll score a $$$bargain, but better to stick with what you like. and to those murdering the french spelling, come on it ain't so dificile, write it right you could get more money.
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What should you wear to the Opera in Vancouver Canada?
Opera glasses <joke> Wear what you would wear to the opera in Seattle / New York / London / Paris / etc.
When was Paris Opera created?
Paris Opera was created in 1669.
What is another word for Opera Glasses beginning with an L?
Lorgnette is the alternative name for opera glasses
What are Opera glasses used for?
Opera glasses are small binoculars used for viewing at a middle distance.
What city opera house does the phantom of opera prowl?
Paris,france
When was Paris Opera Ballet created?
Paris Opera Ballet was created in 1669.
What city iS Phantom of the Opera set in?
The 1800s
Which continent has a famous opera house?
Europe is the continent. Paris Opera by Charles Garnier architect, at Paris, France, 1857 to 1874 and it is known as Garnier Paris Opera House.
What are opera glasses called?
Opera glasses are typically referred to as "binoculars" or "theater binoculars." They are specially designed to provide a closer view of performances on stage, particularly in large theaters or opera houses. Opera glasses have a compact design with a central focusing wheel and often come with a small handle or chain for easy handling during performances.
