{"product_id":"negretti-zambra-london-opera-glasses","title":"Negretti \u0026 Zambra London Opera Glasses","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA pair of late 19th- to early 20th-century opera glasses by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNegretti \u0026amp; Zambra of London\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, finished in richly iridescent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epurple mother-of-pearl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with warm brass fittings. The shell shifts from deep plum and aubergine to smoky violet depending on the light, giving the pair a jewel-like quality that feels especially luxurious against the original purple-lined fitted case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe eyepiece is marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Negretti \u0026amp; Zambra,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while the case is stamped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Negretti \u0026amp; Zambra London”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in gilt. Negretti \u0026amp; Zambra was one of Britain’s leading optical and scientific-instrument firms, founded in 1850, and produced opera glasses in a range of decorative finishes throughout the Victorian and Edwardian periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e London, England; Made in Frannce, late 19th to early 20th century, c. 1880–1910\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mother-of-pearl, brass, glass optics; fitted leather case with purple textile lining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5\" L x 4\" W (glasses); 3\" L x 4.5\" W (case)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good antique condition with age-related patina, tarnish, rubbing, and surface wear throughout. One decorative mother-of-pearl inlay ring is missing from the surround of one eyepiece, as shown in photographs. Case shows expected wear, scuffing, and age-related wear to the exterior and lining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"France, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44389241356375,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/20_d6b2dc30-822a-475c-a582-0c4a3673b1df.jpg?v=1790885969","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/negretti-zambra-london-opera-glasses","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}