19th c. Sportier Paris Embossed Opera Binoculars c.1880 Religious A cast iron bottle capper

A cast iron bottle capper with wooden handle

Higgins died in 1950

There are no cracks on the glass

glass front and steel base

An all metal Art Deco General Electric sun lamp designed for the medical industry to produce artificial sun light for tanning

19th c. Sportier Paris Embossed Opera Binoculars c.1880 Religious A cast iron bottle capperABOUT This is an original pair of patinated brass and metal binoculars by Sportier Paris. Embossed with a hunting scene. Good working order with clear binocular viewing. This piece has retained its original finish. CREATOR Sportier Paris, France. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1880s MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Brass, Metal, Optical Glass. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 3 in. W 3. 5 in. D 1. 25 in. HISTORY Unknown.