antique mother of pearl opera glasses with lorgnette handle c1900

Description

A splendid pair of French late Victorian or Edwardian Opera Glasses, made from gilded brass retaining the original finish.
The glasses are in full working order and clad in Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with it's iridescent qualities. They are an unusual pair with carved mother of pearl around the lenses as well as the eye pieces and even have shell cladding the central screw or fastener across the bridge; a true quality pair.
They come with a modern pouch, not the perfect fit but good for protection. Excellent condition measuring approximately 5" x 2" x 2" while folded up. Paris c.1900.
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Dimensions

Height = 5.1 cm (2")
Width = 12.7 cm (5")
Depth = 5.1 cm (2")

Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses With Lorgnette Handle c.1900

Price

SOLD

Item Ref

41862

Description

A splendid pair of French late Victorian or Edwardian Opera Glasses, made from gilded brass retaining the original finish.
The glasses are in full working order and clad in Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with it's iridescent qualities. They are an unusual pair with carved mother of pearl around the lenses as well as the eye pieces and even have shell cladding the central screw or fastener across the bridge; a true quality pair.
They come with a modern pouch, not the perfect fit but good for protection. Excellent condition measuring approximately 5" x 2" x 2" while folded up. Paris c.1900.
FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England
ITEM ID 41862
FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England
Internal Ref: 41862

Dimensions

Height = 5.1 cm (2")
Width = 12.7 cm (5")
Depth = 5.1 cm (2")

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