Founded in 1990, China Wudung Optics Co., Ltd. is an innovative optics technology folding opera glasses designer and manufacturer, which is engaging in photoelectric instruments and optic instruments. After about 20 years' development, our company has the capacity of complete machine process, spray-paint on surface, electron process, optics assembling. We have own custom folding opera glasses review, research and development center, production line, marketing and after-sales service department and molding, injection, painting and silk printing workshops. About 60% of our orders are OEM or ODM. We can offer you R&D services that cover market research, design, mold making, samples, trial production and market testing.

Twentieth century theatre glasses were usually of cheap plastic. Whilst playgoers could buy their own it was more usual to hire them from a dispensing unit on the back of the seat in front. The first picture shows a pair of 'Tivoli'' opera glasses by the well-known firm of Kershaw. (PAT. No 410292). In the twentieth century 'skeleton' pairs were also popular on account of their light weight and portability. We show a pair of folding opera glasses in nickel silver (?) with a lever-driven sliding action. The objective lenses screw in, whilst the eyepieces have eye-shaped cups - a thoughtful touch. This is a French example, marked 'Archimede'. Oval eyes compensated in part for the limited visual field provided by round opera glasses. They were also better for users with a wide inter-pupillary distance since, unlike field glasses, very few antique opera glasses had folding bridges adjustable for p.d. The oval-eyed opera glasses pictured with ivory barrels date from the early 20th century and bear the name of H. Oltzappfel & Co of 64 Charing Cross, Opticians to the Prince of Wales.

This super pair of folding opera glasses are from the Victorian era and the words "LA MIGNONNE PATENT BTE S.G.D.G." are stamped on the small handle attached ot the right hand side of the glasses. They are made mainly of brass and have an adjusting wheel at the centre for the focus. The large lenses fold down flat for portability. Although these glasses do not have a case, they are in very good condition for their year and the glass is not damaged. An ideal item for the collector, which can still be used at the opera or theatre. SOLD
Measurements:10cm (4in) long x 7cm (2.75in) wide x 1.5cm (2in) deep. Condition:Good Quantity:One Price:?9.99 Status:SOLD. . Extremely light weight for extended hand holding. Fold flat for easy storage. Weight: 1.9 oz / 53 grams. Exquisite opera glasses made by LaScala Optics are available in many configurations and colors. If you are an eyeglass wearer, you won't have to fumble removing and replacing your glasses due to the generous eye relief and large 12 mm eyepiece lenses that allow you to wear your normal prescription eyeglasses simultaneously.