Early 19th Century French Skeleton Glasses

Early 19th Century French Skeleton Glasses signed 'Archimede, Depose'. Nickel-plated brass. Focused by lever adjustment. Original piece, superb optics. Circa 1840.

'Skeleton' Glasses are collapsing opera glasses (theatre binoculars) with folding eyepieces and object glasses. Adjustable for distance and magnification.