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Pair Of Theatre Binoculars With Case Late 19th Century

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"Pair Of Theatre Binoculars With Case Late 19th Century"

Pair of binoculars in mother-of-pearl and brass monogrammed "MS" and bee hallmark, Prosper Bunoust, 45 Palais Royal Paris.
Has a leather case with purple fabric interior with gold lettering inscriptions of Maison Gaggini, Paris.
Lenses in good condition. Note a small chip on the mother-of-pearl. Case in excellent condition.
Napoleon III period, late 19th century.
Dimensions: H between 5 and 6.8 x W between 9 and 10 cm, lens diameter: between 2.5 and 3.5 cm

Binoculars: Prosper Bunoust
This pair of binoculars bears the hallmark of the imperial bee of Napoleon III, which means that this house was recognized by the imperial court. On the mother-of-pearl rim, the inscription "45 Palais Royal, Prosper Bunoust", corresponds to the address of his Parisian workshop. The inscription "Jumelle Duchesse" allows us to know the name of this model.

The case: Maison Gaggini
Famous Parisian house producing luxurious optical objects at the end of the 19th century. Then run by Ch. Gaggini, the shop was located at 1 rue de l'échelle in Paris. These theater binoculars were very popular because they were renowned for their refinement and quality. Ch Gaggini counted the kings of Sweden and Norway among his customers.