Bronze Bradley & Hubbard Deskset Inkwell Stand, Glass Insert, Matching Blotter but this may have been

but this may have been an intentional design choice

which is in good condition with minor wear

Here is a charming pair of antique binoculars or opera glasses manufactured be Lemaire Fabt out of Paris

More information about the theater (from Wikipedia):

Bronze Bradley & Hubbard Deskset Inkwell Stand, Glass Insert, Matching Blotter but this may have beenThis beautiful bronze metal desk set is marked Bradley and Hubbard on the inkwell stand underneath the glass inkwell insert. This set includes the inkwell stand with pen rest, glass inkwell insert, and a matching ink blotter. The set is in good condition, though there is some tarnishing and ink staining throughout. Dimensions (Stand): 11. 25" L x 5. 75" W x 2. 75" H Dimensions (Blotter): 6. 25" L x 3. 25" W x 2" H