Old Brass Opera Glasses | Restoration

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Hey folks, in this video I restorated a pair of old Opera Glasses. These glasses were full of Patina when I received them. After some cleaning, polishing and etching they look pretty good again :-)
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Old Brass Opera Glasses | Restoration

[@ryanwalker1376]

While I love the restorations I equally appreciate the humor you inject into your videos😂

[@kregis81]

That taste test was totally unexpected and hilarious hahahahahaha

[@misterpatina]

Haha, iam glad you liked it!

[@markszymansky6689]

Absolutely brilliant mate. You were very brave knocking those threads out. I wouldn’t have been game to do that. Very interesting to see how to polish the lenses. 👍

[@misterpatina]

Hey Mark, I was pretty nervous while doing that, and it worked pretty fine 😄

[@Extreme-Graphics]

Great job! Next time, wrap the parts in Saran Wrap (Plastic) rather than aluminum foil, I think that will make you happy.

[@mattsmith3135]

My young son and I love watching your videos. He particularly enjoys the cat moments! 🙂

[@misterpatina]

Haha, thanks Matt and greets to the son! ✌️

[@IratePuffin]

Ngl… I loved all the patina!

[@Vickie-Bligh]

Lovely, all the way around. Loved the closeups during both disassembly and reassembly, you could clearly see what you were doing. Thanks for sharing this gorgeous item with us all.

[@misterpatina]

Thanks you so much Vickie!

[@Iron_skull-7]

That mhmm caught me off guard😂 love it tho

[@misterpatina]

Haha, thanks man, iam glad you enjoyed!

[@dirkvoges6218]

super schön geworden, so würde ich es auch noch benutzen....

[@misterpatina]

Hey Dirk, vielen Dank!

[@lumgs2009]

Great work! But I confess that watching those beautiful brass parts etching broke my heart

[@misterpatina]

I feel you here, but I wanted to keep it original.

[@C18H19NaO5S]

Looking down a reflective surface is suboptimal

[@twin_o7m.730]

Great! Job! I’ve seen others use “clear wrap” to wrap the items.

[@misterpatina]

Yes, I did as well but I ran out of clear wrap…😅

[@TheBeardedWatchmaker]

Loving the Black Etching ink on brass idea. I've been hitting a wall for inspiration on a project I had on the back burner for a while, and your etching idea finally gave me inspiration on the next step to take. Thanks you very much! Cool video!!!

[@misterpatina]

Thanks man, iam glad I could inspire you :-)

[@sherrard5492]

Thanks to your useful video, this klutz gathered enough know how and inspiration to clean up a pair of long neglected silver-plate Chevalier Paris glasses with family significance.
No presences at restoration here! However, with your calm example, I was able to take the glasses apart, clean and polish the various metals with materials I had on hand, and (most importantly), put it all back together. I wouldn’t have had the nerve to tackle this without your video, but now our glasses look like something worth saving instead of a piece of junk. (Also, thanks to the comment suggesting using Barkeeper’s Friend. Perfect for my non-silver needs!)

[@TrueThiago]

Looks beautiful! Having breakfast watching it! Thanks!
Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

[@misterpatina]

Haha, good start in the day!

[@SubliminallyMischievous]

Why am I binge watching these at 2 a.m.? They're good, that's why. Relaxing, entertaining, unique.

[@scottsmith4687]

I do exactly the same 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@misterpatina]

Iam glad youre having fun..! :-)

[@vickiefowler1429]

Those are so cool. I’ve never heard of ink etching until now! Nice job on the restore.

[@gilmtz1101]

… Wall-E's eyes. ¡Bravo!

[@misterpatina]

Haha, thought about that all the time!

[@mykeg2401]

Hell yea. got the notification immediately started watching my friend do his thing.

[@misterpatina]

Haha, thanks a lot my friend!

[@Ty3OpByH]

Wow... I have exactly the same binoculars. Only in the best condition and in a leather sheath. Made in Austria. My grandfather brought these binoculars from service in the Red Army in the 30s of the last century.

[@misterpatina]

Always keep them...! :-)

[@Ty3OpByH]

@@misterpatina Necessarily. This is historical memory.

[@user-vd3rx2yu8g]

Great technical sense of "machinery".

[@jrock2460]

This is an absolute master class. A very delicate item handled with expert precision. Well done!

[@misterpatina]

Thanks, iam glad you enjoyed! 🙂

[@Cradley684]

You really focused in on that job, excellent to say the least friend, have a nice day !!!.

[@misterpatina]

Hey Brian, thanks man!

[@nunya3352]

Badass. Especially the ink etching.

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@frfrpr]

Nice work

[@sarigiannis2002]

Every time i watch a restoration video i expect to see the best way to restore the parts. Sometimes some materials like glass or old plastic require special attention and very few restorers get into trouble to do the needed research. You sir deserve a like for been one of the few, and show us professionalism in a very short video. Thank you!

[@misterpatina]

Hey man, thank you so much for your kind words! 🙂✌️

[@kojikabuto9824]

Tengo unos exactamente iguales, herencia de familia, en perfecto estado. Me alegra ver como se recuperan estas antiguas glorias.
Seguro que a traves de sus lentes han visto pasar muchos acontecimientos. Buen trabajo.
Saludos desde España. 🇪🇸

[@javanthomas4122]

You do great work.

[@misterpatina]

Thanks! 🙂

[@sevdaemin3022]

настоящий мастер!!! очень терпелив к своей работе👏👏👏мне особенно понравилось как вы микроскоп привели в рабочее состояние!! респект Вам!!

[@ArtisticEndeavors]

Super-wonderful! ✌🏻🎨☕️

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Susannah! 🙂

[@kiranpashilkar8115]

GREAT WORK 👍

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Kiran!

[@kiranpashilkar8115]

Welcome 🤗

[@jw2750]

Bravly to Open the pressed parts. One of your best Projects.

[@misterpatina]

Thank you so much! 🙂

[@myrmatta1]

I've never seen brass in so much pain... It really needed this restoration!

[@misterpatina]

Haha, thanks!

[@chriscyrus2983]

Excellent job nice piece

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Chris!

[@robertovillalobos4798]

Excelente trabajo saludos desde Venezuela ciudad de Maracaibo

[@misterpatina]

¡Gracias Roberto!

[@Nodirm93]

6:55 dude... LMAO. I'm tryna sleep but you cracked me up hahaha..

[@misterpatina]

Haha, sorry bro! 😄

[@schulzcbs]

A real pleasure to watch. I really like your sense of humor 🐈😄

[@misterpatina]

Haha, thanks Christoph!

[@doylerabjohn3435]

They look beautiful.... I like to try those. When are we going to the opera? 😂...Great work.

[@misterpatina]

Haha! Thanks Doyle!

[@Toobeegort]

Very impressive and delicate work, and turned out so beautiful.

[@misterpatina]

Thanks my friend!

[@vijaysharmaa2571]

Great job sir
Your subscriber
love from NEPAL

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Vijay! :-)

[@timothyodonnell8591]

Great video!

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Timothy!

[@gerryhuntman]

Great work - love the lens work

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Gerry! 🙂

[@johnboyd6943]

To refer to this man's efforts as workmanship is an understatement. He is a craftsman and his work shows his high level of craftsmanship. Every piece he restores is a work of art. His videos are a delight to watch - and they are watched with envy. Well done and I look forward to seeing many more.

[@misterpatina]

Hey John, thanks you SO much for your kind words, I really appreciate!

[@sleepytabby9113]

Another great restoration. Love the mini polisher. 💕 and nice to see kitty helper again. Thank you 😻

[@misterpatina]

Hey Tabby! Thanks a lot 🙂

[@justinwilsoncustoms6520]

Just outstanding!!!

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Justin!

[@RichsRidesandRestorations]

Great job!

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@robertgrell486]

Super 👍😉

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Robert!

[@restorerestoration4705]

Very nice work

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@restorerestoration4705]

@@misterpatina

[@DrHutOfHandcraft]

Beautiful result!

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@Lone-Wolf87]

Sweet. Very well done. They look better than new.

[@misterpatina]

Thanks man!

[@jeovaniogomesaventuras5113]

Top vídeo

[@re-fix9678]

good restore👍👍

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@billakosl.a3227]

Perfect

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@johneire5016]

My Grandfather had a pair very similar that he had in the first world war . Could possibly run the threads on a tap . Very cool .

[@misstortitude]

My grandad had the same in the trenches

[@mikegLXIVMM]

Great work!
Now all you need is an opera.

[@misterpatina]

Haha, thanks!

[@kmurphy739]

Awesome!!!!!

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@RestorationAustralia]

Very cool.😊

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@TheFurriestOne]

I'd almost call those swaged or flared together rather than press-fit, bold move to separate them!
Interesting how the lenses each appear to be two parts, and are painted black around the outside rim.
Huh, ink-etching, is that like cold-bluing but for brass instead of steel? Very similar effect.
Quite the intricate little thing, nicely restored!
Might have less of that fuzzy halo of reflected light around the outside of the viewing area if the inside of the main body was painted black, but otherwise well done!

[@imyusman2486]

Good job...

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@DrRestoration]

Lovely job! 👋

[@misterpatina]

Thanks my friend! 🙂

[@pascaljeske7307]

A Beautyfull Job Love it and next perfect Video 🌹❤️🌹👍

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Pascal 🥳

[@petersohns3489]

Perfekt.

[@misterpatina]

Danke Peter

[@jamesalsup9135]

Excellent!

[@misterpatina]

Thanks James!

[@RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL]

Just beautiful job 👏

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@subramanianiyer2731]

Beautiful restoration job.

[@misterpatina]

Thanks! :-)

[@DrWitoz]

What a beautiful glasses, and the idea on how to restore them. And creative use of the "Old wooden handle"TM :)

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@johnbradford9235]

Seems like a simple job at first, but there was a lot of delicate parts to deal with. Great to learn about some of the substances you used as well. Thank you very much Mr. Patina 😊. 😎

[@misterpatina]

Thanks a lot John, you’re welcome!

[@thehack101playerplay4]

6:53 RIP taste buds

[@vinceianni4026]

Good job mister well done

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Vince!

[@konradsadlowski6536]

I have the exact same ones

[@keerthansk1207]

Wonderful brother ❤️

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@atechstore5464]

Mister Patina 2022

[@StonerBear420]

i have a pair of similar opera glasses made in Paris

[@charliejames1981]

I liked how it turned out for the binoculars..Awesome work

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Charlie?

[@nurmaybooba]

What a great restore!

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Nora! 🙂

[@tycrabs]

Another SUPER good video. I love watching your restorations. Cheers!

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Tyler, iam glad you like it :-)

[@davetabor9632]

Great work
Amazing finish 👍

[@misterpatina]

Thanks a lot Dave!

[@royothebuzz]

Thanks, I enjoyed watching this.

[@misterpatina]

Iam glad you did 🙂

[@bestiomannaro2777]

Lovely piece, amazing restoration

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@LiveDonkeyDeadLion]

I have a pair of these that belonged to my grandfather. They are in better condition than these were, but the leather on them has seen better days, but they are at least 100 years old. The leather pouch they were stored in has sadly had it, but I throughly enjoyed this

[@alycortesmilan1850]

Awesome 👍 job,amigo.

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Amigo!

[@davouchi1]

Wow absolutely amazing. You are very skilled. Keep up the good work .

[@misterpatina]

Thanks man!

[@andymiller5611]

Very nicely done! Amazing outcome and plenty of skills on show! 👍

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Andy!

[@bobjoncas2814]

...lookin' good, nice work, keep safe and have a great weekend

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Bob!

[@user-ho9gt3ly6b]

All that extra work yet it was most beautiful right after the wire brushing. RIP to is character

[@misterpatina]

Wire brushing? These opera glasses were original blackened, so I did best to hold its character.

[@user-ho9gt3ly6b]

@@misterpatina didn't mean any offense honestly. It's all about personal preference, I just love the weathered antique look

[@misterpatina]

@@user-ho9gt3ly6b hey, all good! Its always a personal preference like you said :-)

[@user-ho9gt3ly6b]

@@misterpatina you really do great work btw, you definitely are detailed

[@randomprojectstube]

They turned out amazing, Brilliant job well done 👌

[@misterpatina]

Thanks my friend! 🙂

[@geremipineault308]

I wonder what was the first ever restoration video uploaded on youtube?

[@stianlarsen8888]

This is so cool. I actually got a set just like these, exept mine has leather sleeves but missing the center piece with the screw.

[@RestoredChannel]

Really great work mate!!

[@misterpatina]

Thanks bro!

[@NapierNimbus]

Marvellous.

[@RainWalking]

I had a pair of these when I was a teen

[@marko0574]

Wow great job. I was in Paris few weeks ago and purchased at flee market looks like same exact opera binoculars as those. I was wondering if u know what year they were made . Thank you

[@sonyhk3824]

Gorgeous 👍

[@martinpanev6651]

Absolutely awesome!! Those threads getting tapped out put me on the edge of my chair lol :) What opera are you going to with those?

[@misterpatina]

Haha, thanks Martin! There’s only one opera - the 'Alte Oper Frankfurt' 🙂

[@oneshotme]

They look great I've always liked these for some reason. Even though I have had no use to use them though. You did an excellent job restoring them!!
Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@misterpatina]

Thanks a lot my friend!

[@oneshotme]

@@misterpatina You're very welcome!!

[@heathspencer8450]

Amazing work restoring a piece with so many fine threads. Love it! You've got my sub.

[@misterpatina]

Thanks my friend!

[@brucefreedman3655]

Love it! Well done!

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@manuelsoul4699]

Ottimo lavoro maestro, complimenti 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@misterpatina]

Gracie Mille!

[@54mgtf22]

Love your work 👍

[@misterpatina]

Thanks man!

[@hotchow1000]

I'm a fan of highly polished brass. When you said you were going to etch the brass I yelled in my head "Nooooooo!". But that was a great idea! Those glasses look incredible! Job well done!

[@misterpatina]

Thanks a lot! Iam also a fan of the polished brass, but wanted to keep it original. I am glad you like it!

[@danielneave6748]

Amazing! Can't wait until the next one! ♥️