Lorgnette Opera Glasses

I was recently asked about opera binoculars, “you know, the ones with a handle to hold them to your face.”

Lorgnette Opera Glasses

Well these Opera Binoculars or Theatre Glasses are actually know as Lorgnette Glasses or probably more correctly Lorgnette Opera Glasses as Lorgnette spectacles (as opposed to a binocular) that were popular in the 19th century and were invented by George Adams and the binocular versions were a natural progression for people attending the theatre and operas.

Some of the biggest brands who produce these versions include Zhumell optics and LaScala Optics:

Lorgnette Glasses on Amazon.com

Opera Glasses on Amazon.co.uk

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