{"product_id":"live-09-27-fabulous-pair-of-antique-binoculars-in-original-leather-case","title":"Antique French “Day \u0026 Night” Chevalier Paris Binoculars with Original Leather Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLibrary or Safari? A wonderful pair of antique French binoculars by Chevalier of Paris, beautifully engraved Night and Day around the eyepieces. Dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, these handsome field glasses feature richly aged brown leather-wrapped barrels, polished metal fittings, and a central focusing mechanism. The combination of fine optical craftsmanship and timeworn leather gives them the unmistakable character of a well-traveled antique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccompanied by their original fitted leather carrying case, these binoculars are as decorative as they are intriguing. The beautifully worn leather tells its own story, making this a particularly charming addition to a gentleman’s study, library, or collection of antique travel and sporting accessories. Wonderful displayed alongside old books, maps, or other collected curiosities. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e· Maker: Chevalier, Paris, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e· Period: Late 19th–early 20th century (attributed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e· Markings: Chevalier Paris; Night and Day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e· Materials: Leather-wrapped barrels with metal fittings and glass lenses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e· Features: Central focusing mechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e· Includes: Original fitted leather carrying case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e· Dimensions: Displays in case 7”H X 6”W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e· Condition: Significant age-related wear to the leather coverings and case. The case lid is detached, with deterioration to the original interior lining. One eyepiece socket is bent. Offered as a decorative antique; optical functionality has not been verified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greyson Manor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46386149294287,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8038\/8303\/files\/A7DCBDB0-D2F9-4B0F-B503-229332A33096.jpg?v=1793040619","url":"https:\/\/www.shoplilliangrey.com\/ar\/products\/live-09-27-fabulous-pair-of-antique-binoculars-in-original-leather-case","provider":"Lillian Grey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}