Old Brass Opera Glasses | Restoration

[@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 😄

[@ryanwalker1376]

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

[@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!

[@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! ✌️

[@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!)

[@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 :-)

[@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! 🙂✌️

[@TrueThiago]

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

[@misterpatina]

Haha, good start in the day!

[@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…😅

[@re-fix9678]

good restore👍👍

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@DavidCadena-h1l]

Keep coming across these little gems of yours. Sweet

[@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. 🇪🇸

[@vickiefowler1429]

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

[@jrock2460]

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

[@misterpatina]

Thanks, iam glad you enjoyed! 🙂

[@mykeg2401]

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

[@misterpatina]

Haha, thanks a lot my friend!

[@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..! :-)

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@schulzcbs]

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

[@misterpatina]

Haha, thanks Christoph!

[@dirkvoges6218]

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

[@misterpatina]

Hey Dirk, vielen Dank!

[@Toobeegort]

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

[@misterpatina]

Thanks my friend!

[@Extreme-Graphics]

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

[@sleepytabby9113]

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

[@misterpatina]

Hey Tabby! Thanks a lot 🙂

[@sevdaemin3022]

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

[@Chilangosta]

One of my favorites you've done! Super interesting construction, and I love the way it turns out; great look!!

[@myrmatta1]

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

[@misterpatina]

Haha, thanks!

[@gerryhuntman]

Great work - love the lens work

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Gerry! 🙂

[@RolandKotwica]

Great technical sense of "machinery".

[@Lone-Wolf87]

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

[@misterpatina]

Thanks man!

[@kregis81]

That taste test was totally unexpected and hilarious hahahahahaha

[@misterpatina]

Haha, iam glad you liked it!

[@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.

[@Iron_skull-7]

That mhmm caught me off guard😂 love it tho

[@misterpatina]

Haha, thanks man, iam glad you enjoyed!

[@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!

[@DrWitoz]

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

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@charliejames1981]

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

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Charlie?

[@robertovillalobos4798]

Excelente trabajo saludos desde Venezuela ciudad de Maracaibo

[@misterpatina]

¡Gracias Roberto!

[@jw2750]

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

[@misterpatina]

Thank you so much! 🙂

[@DrHutOfHandcraft]

Beautiful result!

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@subramanianiyer2731]

Beautiful restoration job.

[@misterpatina]

Thanks! :-)

[@tycrabs]

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

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Tyler, iam glad you like it :-)

[@chriscyrus2983]

Excellent job nice piece

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Chris!

[@mikegLXIVMM]

Great work! Now all you need is an opera.

[@misterpatina]

Haha, thanks!

[@ArtisticEndeavors]

Super-wonderful! ✌🏻🎨☕️

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Susannah! 🙂

[@javanthomas4122]

You do great work.

[@misterpatina]

Thanks! 🙂

[@davouchi1]

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

[@misterpatina]

Thanks man!

[@doylerabjohn3435]

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

[@misterpatina]

Haha! Thanks Doyle!

[@justinwilsoncustoms6520]

Just outstanding!!!

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Justin!

[@andymiller5611]

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

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Andy!

[@IratePuffin]

Ngl… I loved all the patina!

[@kiranpashilkar8115]

GREAT WORK 👍

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Kiran!

[@kiranpashilkar8115]

Welcome 🤗

[@bestiomannaro2777]

Lovely piece, amazing restoration

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@davetabor9632]

Great work Amazing finish 👍

[@misterpatina]

Thanks a lot Dave!

[@restorerestoration4705]

Very nice work

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@restorerestoration4705]

@@misterpatina

[@DrRestoration]

Lovely job! 👋

[@misterpatina]

Thanks my friend! 🙂

[@Nodirm93]

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

[@misterpatina]

Haha, sorry bro! 😄

[@frfrpr]

Nice work

[@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

[@vinceianni4026]

Good job mister well done

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Vince!

[@bobjoncas2814]

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

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Bob!

[@RichsRidesandRestorations]

Great job!

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@keerthansk1207]

Wonderful brother ❤️

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@randomprojectstube]

They turned out amazing, Brilliant job well done 👌

[@misterpatina]

Thanks my friend! 🙂

[@RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL]

Just beautiful job 👏

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@nurmaybooba]

What a great restore!

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Nora! 🙂

[@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.

[@timothyodonnell8591]

Great video!

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Timothy!

[@heathspencer8450]

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

[@misterpatina]

Thanks my friend!

[@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!

[@royothebuzz]

Thanks, I enjoyed watching this.

[@misterpatina]

Iam glad you did 🙂

[@manuelsoul1]

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

[@misterpatina]

Gracie Mille!

[@vijaysharmaa2571]

Great job sir Your subscriber love from NEPAL

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Vijay! :-)

[@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!

[@pascaljeske7307]

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

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Pascal 🥳

[@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!!

[@Aleksander_Grigorjev]

Greetings from Petersburg! I can `t believe my eyes! Dude, you have not forgotten that you tamed us (not like someone from Switzerland, let's not point fingers at him). And now you must to please us always with your work. You now have binoculars, look how many of us there are. And we need your new works. And by the way, how are Mrs. Patina and Mr. Patina Jr.?

[@misterpatina]

Haha, thanks my friend! The patinas doing well, but the junior didn’t want to join us so far…right now, we’re just waiting…🙂

[@danielneave6748]

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

[@jamesalsup9135]

Excellent!

[@misterpatina]

Thanks James!

[@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

[@RestoredChannel]

Really great work mate!!

[@misterpatina]

Thanks bro!

[@RustyDoctor]

У меня тоже есть точно такой же театральный бинокль. Надо будет его тоже отреставрировать для своего канала😁👍 отличная работа кстати.

[@misterpatina]

Spasibo!

[@brucefreedman3655]

Love it! Well done!

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@alycortesmilan1850]

Awesome 👍 job,amigo.

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Amigo!

[@54mgtf22]

Love your work 👍

[@misterpatina]

Thanks man!

[@gilmtz1101]

… Wall-E's eyes. ¡Bravo!

[@misterpatina]

Haha, thought about that all the time!

[@BB_Chaptsick]

I was curious how you were going to get that apart. But, as always, great job, sir. 🤙

[@misterpatina]

Hey B, as you know, it always looks more easy than it actually was 😄 Thanks!

[@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' 🙂

[@atechstore5464]

Mister Patina 2022

[@thehack101playerplay4]

6:53 RIP taste buds

[@FELIX_kommentiert]

Wunderschöne Arbeit, tolles Endergebnis. Nur die Glaspolitur tanzt ein wenig aus der Reihe. Ich bin mir fast sicher, dass hier selbst mit Zahnpasta (altes Hausmittelchen...^^) ein noch besseres Finish hätte erzielt werden können...^^

[@sonyhk3824]

Gorgeous 👍

[@vlad.radu.poenaru]

Well done ! Did you lacquered the brass to avoid tarnish?

[@expatmousse5196]

I like the subscribe bit at the end👍🏻 actually I liked all of it very 👍🏻

[@misterpatina]

Thanks! 🙂

[@RestorationAustralia]

Very cool.😊

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@RainWalking]

I had a pair of these when I was a teen

[@kmurphy739]

Awesome!!!!!

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@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

[@VJones-mr2vu]

What do you do with these gems after you have restored them? In my opinion they belong in a museum.

[@misterpatina]

Hey V, I keep them in my treasure box ;-)

[@einufo]

Geil geworden! Ich hätte es mir nicht getraut, das vernietete / verpresste Gehäuse zu demontieren, aus Angst um die Gewinde. Gruß Tino

[@misterpatina]

Danke Tino! Ja ich war echt nervös…aber hat alles geklappt 🙂