{"product_id":"antique-le-jockey-club-paris-binoculars","title":"Antique Le Jockey Club Paris Binoculars","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA handsome and sturdy pair of viewing glasses, these Antique Le Jockey Club Paris Binoculars hail from the City of Light’s elite gentlemen’s club—Le Jockey Club. Originally organized in 1834 as the \"Society for the Encouragement of the Improvement of Horse Breeding,” Le Jockey Club of Paris evolved during the Belle Époque to become the center of gentlemanly society with luxurious premises at 1 Rue Scribe, just a stone’s throw from the iconic Opera Garnier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA unique combination of interests—horse racing and opera (more specifically the opera's young, vibrant corps de ballet)—gave rise to the need for a large inventory of viewing glasses to accommodate members at the racetrack, as well as their private boxes at the Opera Garnier, where they would wander to catch performances of their current favored dancers. Crafted from brass-clad nickel and covered with handsome leather, the binoculars focus via a central wheel placed between the viewers, extending 1\" in length. Prominently branded 'Le Jockey Club Paris,' their still-smoothly operating mechanism and sleek design remain the epitome of functional elegance. With a storied provenance and stylish presence, this striking piece is sure to serve well whether in forest \u0026amp; field, at sporting matches, or at concerts and cultural happenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrictly one of a kind and subject to prior sale. In very good working condition. 5.375\"W x 2\"H. 3.7.5\"D closed, 4.75\"D when open.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"P.O.S.H.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43833828409457,"sku":"520106","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0165\/2136\/files\/LeJockyClubParisBinoculars-1.jpg?v=1785785304","url":"https:\/\/poshchicago.com\/products\/antique-le-jockey-club-paris-binoculars","provider":"P.O.S.H.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}