Antique French Colmont “Serie Veco” Brass Opera Glasses Binoculars c1890 For Sale

A fine pair of late 19th-century French opera glasses by Colmont, Paris, dating to the Belle Époque period. These elegant theatre binoculars feature polished brass construction with textured leather-covered barrels and the original central focusing wheel. The upper collars are engraved “COLMONT FT” and “SERIE VECO,” identifying the maker and model series. Compact and well-made, these would have been used for theatre and opera viewing and today make an attractive decorative or collectible optical instrument.

• Maker: Colmont Frères, Paris

• Model / series: Serie Veco

• Country of origin: France

• Era: Late 19th century, circa 1880–1900

• Type: Opera glasses / theatre binoculars

• Materials: Brass with textured leather barrel covering

• Central wheel focusing mechanism

• Markings: “COLMONT FT” and “SERIE VECO” engraved on the upper collars

Dimensions

Length: 11.5 cm

Condition

Good antique condition with light age-related wear to the brass and leather coverings. Optics show typical age-related dust and signs of use but remain intact. Mechanism present and complete.

Worldwide shipping available. Reasonable offers will be considered.