![]() ![]() It only cleans the inside, and allows the stuck wheel and screw to move freely again. This tip does not lubricate the wheel action. Clean and dry every parts, and re-assemble your glasses. (Oh, if the small metal tube was stuck before, it should be loosen by now).ĥ) You will find that once this top screw is moveable, it can be extended up and down more easily. Repeat dropping some “rubbing alcohol” and turning that particular screw. Fine 19th century Lemaire Hand Painted Enamel Opera Glasses with Butterfly and Bird details. Courting couples are a popular theme on LeMaire pieces. When using a plier, please be careful not to squeeze too hard or else you may leave some dents and marks on the metal. Painted style Opera Glasses Antique French Lemaire Enameled Opera Glasses Circa 1900 with painted body featuring courting couples. ![]() Now see if you can turn the tip screw “clockwise” or “counter clockwise”, either with your fingers or a plier. If not, that’s okay.Ĥ) Drop plenty of “rubbing alcohol” inside the opening as indicated by the red arrows. See if you can turn it with your hand, clockwise or counter clockwise. The top screw can be “turned” even if you don’t use the main wheel. Again, if you can’t remove this tube, that’s okay. If not, that’s okay.ģ) Here, the metal tube is removed. There should be a small metal tube around the top screw. Pull out the eye piece tunnels.Ģ) Look at the tip of the focus wheel. ![]() The date of manufacture has been declared as 1890. Unscrew the center screw carefully and remove the small washer. STUNNING PAIR OF VICTORIAN LEMAIRE IVORY OPERA GLASSES WITH ORIGINAL LEATHER CASE (INITIALLED GS). Luckily, I was able to find many exact matches to these glasses in the sold auction results database. The purse is not original to the glasses, as these opera glasses typically came with a hard case shaped to match the shape of the glasses. Please note, this tip does not lubricate the wheel.ġ) To remove the parts, first remove and unscrew the two eye pieces. The glasses measure 3' x 4' and come with a small vintage cloth coin purse for safekeeping. Here’s a quick tip on how to get the wheel moving again. IS THE MAIN FOCUS WHEEL ON YOUR LEMAIRE OPERA GLASSES STUCK AND DIFFICULT TO TURN?
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