Antique Lemaire Paris Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses Set - w/ Original Case & Box
Lot #105
Current Bid
$25
Est. $150–$300
Estimate
$150–$300
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Description
• Brand / Maker: Lemaire Fabt (Jacques Lemaire) • Origin: Paris, France • Era / Style: Late 19th / Early 20th Century Belle Époque (c. 1900) • Material: Iridescent Mother-of-Pearl (Nacre) & Polished Brass • Includes: Opera Glasses, Fitted Hard Case, Original Outer Retail Box • Markings: Eyepieces inscribed "LEMAIRE FABT PARIS" with dual bee logos Complete collector’s ensemble of antique French mother-of-pearl opera glasses crafted by the world-renowned Parisian optics firm Lemaire Fabt. This exquisite theater set includes the original matching opera glasses, its custom velvet-lined leatherette hard case, and the highly elusive, original outer graphics-stamped cardboard storage box. Box missing side
Bidding Details
- Starting Bid: $25
- Buyer's Premium: 18%
- Auction End Date: November 1, 2026
Condition
very-good
Bid Increment Schedule
The minimum amount your bid must exceed the current price, based on the current bid level.
| Current Price | Minimum Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 – $24.99 | $1 |
| $25 – $74.99 | $2 |
| $75 – $149.99 | $5 |
| $150 – $499.99 | $10 |
| $500 – $999.99 | $25 |
| $1,000 – $4,999.99 | $50 |
| $5,000 – $9,999.99 | $100 |
| $10,000 – $24,999.99 | $250 |
| $25,000 – $49,999.99 | $500 |
| $50,000 – $99,999.99 | $1,000 |
| $100,000 – $499,999.99 | $2,000 |
| $500,000+ | $5,000 |
