French Lemaire Shibayama and MOP Opera Glasses c1890s Start Price USD 650.00 Current Price USD 650.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, October 10, 2008 End Time Sunday, November 09, 2008 Location London See more about 'French Lemaire Shibayama and MOP Opera Glasses c1890s' Description French Lemaire Shibayama and MOP Opera Glasses c1890s =========================== A pair of French Lemaire Shibayama Opera Glasses beautifully decorated with lacquered Birds and Foliage on a background of Mother of Pearl set in a white metal frame. The underside of the middle bar is marked with an image of a 'Bee' and the number '63', c1890s.The Opera Glasses are housed in the original Blue Velvet handled case and lined on the inside with Silk. The latch button is marked with an image of a 'Bee'.  ____________________________________________________ Item Condition: Please see pictures below. Generally good with no major losses, scratches or dents to the main body of the Opera Glasses. The white metal rims of glasses show some wear. The lacquer used to decorate the glasses is in good condition with some small wear to the lacquer of some of the foliage, please see pictures below. The lenses are in good condition and the glasses focus well. The case has some wear to the exterior and small splits to the sides where the large lenses rest against the case. The interior of the case is generally in good condition with some wear as pictured below. The condition of the Opera Glasses and Case are in keeping with their age. Item measurements: size (opera glasses): appx. 10cm (l) x 4cm (h) x 6.5cm (d)                               weight (including case): 208g Additional information: Please note that the item is based in the UK and that Postage on this item is free using the Royal Mail Domestic (To UK)  and International (all non-UK postage) 'Sign For' service. ____________________________________________________ Other details: Delivery is via the Royal Mail sign for service for which the fee is included in the delivery costs. Heavier or larger items are delivered via the Royal Mail Parcelforce Service. Combined postage of more than one item can be arranged to reduce delivery costs where possible following the end of the auction. Please note that postage is based on weight and size of the item, and some of the cost and weight of the packaging has also been taken into account when setting a delivery charge. Delivery Insurance is included up to a maximum of £30.00. Additional insurance can be organised if required after the completion of the auction. Payment is preferred via Paypal although cheques can be accepted for items purchased in the UK only. Please complete payment within 10 days of the end of the auction. Packaging is undertaken with care to reduce the chance of damage to any item purchased. Please contact me via the ebay contacts link if you need more information or have any queries regarding the item being auctioned. Thanks for looking. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Good luck with all your bids! and please feel free to check out my shop items! Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!