Exquisite 1920s French Art Deco theater binoculars by the esteemed optician Schwartz, featuring a sophisticated combination of brass, chrome, and genuine mother-of-pearl inlays. These rare binoculars, marked "SCHWARTZ-OPTICIEN" and "SCHWARTZ-CRAIOVA" were produced for export to Eastern Europe and represent the pinnacle of optical luxury during the Jazz Age.
Complete with original lenses and fully functional focus adjustment, this is a true collector's piece of both technological and decorative arts history.
DETAILS
· Type: Theater Binoculars
· Era & Origin: 1920s, France (for Eastern European export)
· Manufacturer: Schwartz Opticien
· Materials: Brass, chrome, mother-of-pearl
· Features: Original lenses, working focus adjustment, dual signatures
· Markings: "SCHWARTZ-OPTICIEN" - "SCHWARTZ-CRAIOVA"
· Condition: Working, good vintage condition
ART DECO LUXURY OPTICS
During the 1920s, high-quality theater binoculars were essential accessories for the cultural elite. Schwartz was renowned for optical excellence, and this model—with its mother-of-pearl and dual branding—catered to a sophisticated international clientele between Paris and Eastern Europe.
COLLECTOR'S ART DECO INSTRUMENT
Functional Art Deco optical instruments by named makers like Schwartz are highly sought after. The rare export markings, pristine lenses, and working mechanism make this a museum-quality example of period craftsmanship.
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