19th c. Sportier Paris Embossed Opera Binoculars c.1880 Religious This is an original pair

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

glass front and steel base

An all metal Art Deco General Electric sun lamp designed for the medical industry to produce artificial sun light for tanning

There are no cracks on the glass

19th c. Sportier Paris Embossed Opera Binoculars c.1880 Religious This is an original pairABOUT 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.