A charming pair of antique opera glasses retailed by Carl Stichler, Optiker of Berlin, with elegant mother-of-pearl clad barrels and a silver-tone metal frame.
The compact glasses are decorated with panels of genuine mother-of-pearl, whose softly varied surface catches the light against the polished metal fittings. The ocular rims are engraved with the retailer’s name, ‘Carl Stichler Optiker’, together with the Berlin address ‘Berlin W. Potsdamerstr. 131.’ The central focusing mechanism turns smoothly and extends the barrels evenly.
The glasses retain their original fitted black leather case, complete with its handle and decorative metal clasp. The case has developed a naturally worn surface over time, complementing the age and character of the glasses.
Details
Retailer: Carl Stichler, Optiker
Period: Late 19th to early 20th century, c. 1890–1910
Materials: Mother-of-pearl, silver-tone metal, glass and leather
Width: Approx. 11.5 cm
Length, closed: Approx. 6.8 cm
Length, extended: Approx. 8.8 cm
Weight: Approx. 236 g
Condition: Antique condition with light surface wear to the mother-of-pearl and age-related wear to the silver-tone metal. The lenses are intact and the central focusing mechanism operates smoothly, extending the barrels evenly. The retailer’s inscription remains legible, with some wear to individual letters. The original leather case shows surface wear, edge scuffing and other signs of age consistent with its period.
A charming pair of antique opera glasses retailed by Carl Stichler, Optiker of Berlin, with elegant mother-of-pearl clad barrels and a silver-tone metal frame.
The compact glasses are decorated with panels of genuine mother-of-pearl, whose softly varied surface catches the light against the polished metal fittings. The ocular rims are engraved with the retailer’s name, ‘Carl Stichler Optiker’, together with the Berlin address ‘Berlin W. Potsdamerstr. 131.’ The central focusing mechanism turns smoothly and extends the barrels evenly.
The glasses retain their original fitted black leather case, complete with its handle and decorative metal clasp. The case has developed a naturally worn surface over time, complementing the age and character of the glasses.
Details
Retailer: Carl Stichler, Optiker
Period: Late 19th to early 20th century, c. 1890–1910
Materials: Mother-of-pearl, silver-tone metal, glass and leather
Width: Approx. 11.5 cm
Length, closed: Approx. 6.8 cm
Length, extended: Approx. 8.8 cm
Weight: Approx. 236 g
Condition: Antique condition with light surface wear to the mother-of-pearl and age-related wear to the silver-tone metal. The lenses are intact and the central focusing mechanism operates smoothly, extending the barrels evenly. The retailer’s inscription remains legible, with some wear to individual letters. The original leather case shows surface wear, edge scuffing and other signs of age consistent with its period.
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