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French Victorian Brass Opera Glasses
French Victorian Brass Opera Glasses

French Victorian Brass Opera Glasses

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian mother of pearl and brass opera glasses with handle

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Glass

Pair of Early 20th century French brass Opera Glass, 1900s
Pair of Early 20th century French brass Opera Glass, 1900s

Pair of Early 20th century French brass Opera Glass, 1900s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Beautiful pair of mop and brass opera glasses dating from the beginning of the 20th century.

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Early 1900s French Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

French enamel, brass and mother of pearl Opera Glasses
French enamel, brass and mother of pearl Opera Glasses

French enamel, brass and mother of pearl Opera Glasses

Located in London, GB

A fine pair of French enamel, brass and mother of pearl opera glasses, pink enamelled and jewelled barrels, with mother of pearl caps.

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1880s French Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass, Enamel

Pair of Antique Opera Glasses, English, Leather, Brass, Binoculars, Ross London
Pair of Antique Opera Glasses, English, Leather, Brass, Binoculars, Ross London

Pair of Antique Opera Glasses, English, Leather, Brass, Binoculars, Ross London

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique opera glasses. An English, leather and brass binocular by Ross of London, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

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1920s British Edwardian Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

Antique French Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire Fabt
Antique French Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire Fabt

Antique French Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire Fabt

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

A refined pair of antique opera glasses crafted in brass with elegantly inlaid mother-of-pearl barrels, made by the renowned French optical firm LeMaire Fabt, Paris.

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Early 1900s French Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

Leather & Brass French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris
Leather & Brass French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris

Leather & Brass French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Leather & Brass French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris 5 w x 2.5 D x 5.88 H Leather Metal Original unrestored vintage used condition Refer to all images listed

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

Superb Pair Antique Opera Glasses c.1910
Superb Pair Antique Opera Glasses c.1910

Superb Pair Antique Opera Glasses c.1910

Located in Bath, GB

A truly stunning pair of French Opera glasses made from polished brass and clad with shell.

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1910s French Edwardian Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

Victorian Hand-Painted Enamel Opera Glasses, 19th century
Victorian Hand-Painted Enamel Opera Glasses, 19th century

Victorian Hand-Painted Enamel Opera Glasses, 19th century

Located in Braintree, GB

A finely decorated pair of Victorian-era opera glasses featuring hand-painted enamel panels depicting romantic pastoral scenes. Each barrel is adorned with delicately painted figures...

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Early 1800s British Victorian Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass, Enamel

Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Telescopic Handle Opera Glasses 1890 "Lemaire"
Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Telescopic Handle Opera Glasses 1890 "Lemaire"

Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Telescopic Handle Opera Glasses 1890 "Lemaire"

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in Incline Village, NV

Absolutely exquisite pair of operable mother of pearl high quality luxury, top of the line, Victorian Belle Époque period, French Lorgnette Opera Glasses; with fancy mother of pearl ...

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1890s French Victorian Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Binoculars With Leather Case France 1920s
Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Binoculars With Leather Case France 1920s

Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Binoculars With Leather Case France 1920s

Located in Bochum, NRW

Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Glasses With Leather Case, France 1920s A stunning set of opera or theatre binoculars in original leather case.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

Fine Pair Golden Guilloche Enamel and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, c.1910
Fine Pair Golden Guilloche Enamel and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, c.1910

Fine Pair Golden Guilloche Enamel and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, c.1910

Located in Bath, GB

Pretty as a picture and in outstanding condition, this lovely pair of early twentieth century opera glasses come complete with their original case (wear commensurate with age). Th...

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1910s French Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass, Enamel

Unique & Large Hand Carved Sculpture / Mephisto Floor Lamp / Faust Opera Statue
Unique & Large Hand Carved Sculpture / Mephisto Floor Lamp / Faust Opera Statue

Unique & Large Hand Carved Sculpture / Mephisto Floor Lamp / Faust Opera Statue

Located in Lisse, NL

Extra large and extremely rare, antique sculpture of Mephistopheles from the Faust Opera. This striking and famous historical work of art depicting Mephistopheles is another one of ...

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19th Century European Other Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

1910s Art Nouveau Lemaire-Like Brass Binoculars/Glasses and Leather Case, France
1910s Art Nouveau Lemaire-Like Brass Binoculars/Glasses and Leather Case, France

1910s Art Nouveau Lemaire-Like Brass Binoculars/Glasses and Leather Case, France

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in North Miami, FL

1910s Art Nouveau Lemaire-like gilt brass expandable sportier binoculars/opera glasses with leather case, France By: LeMaire Paris (in the style of) Material: brass, copper, metal, ...

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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

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Antique French, Mother-of-Pearl and Gilt Brass Opera Glasses, circa 1900, Paris
Antique French, Mother-of-Pearl and Gilt Brass Opera Glasses, circa 1900, Paris

Antique French, Mother-of-Pearl and Gilt Brass Opera Glasses, circa 1900, Paris

Located in Redding, CA

A very nice pair of antique opera glasses in mother-of-pearl with well cast gilt brass mounts.

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

Antique Decorative Opera House Marquee
Antique Decorative Opera House Marquee

Antique Decorative Opera House Marquee

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H 65.25 in W 34 in D 21 in

Antique Decorative Opera House Marquee

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Opera House poster Stand. It holds poster 39" by 26".

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Early 20th Century American Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass, Copper

French Enamel Opera Glasses Courtship Scenes Hand-Painted, circa 1880, Paris
French Enamel Opera Glasses Courtship Scenes Hand-Painted, circa 1880, Paris

French Enamel Opera Glasses Courtship Scenes Hand-Painted, circa 1880, Paris

Located in Redding, CA

A lovely pair of French enamel opera glasses beautifully hand-painted with scenes of courtship. The colorful enamels in fine condition and highlighted with gilt mounts, this is a ...

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1880s French Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass, Enamel

Pair of Early 20th century French Brass Opera Glasses, 1900s
Pair of Early 20th century French Brass Opera Glasses, 1900s

Pair of Early 20th century French Brass Opera Glasses, 1900s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very beautiful French opera glasses in Mop and brass dating from the beginning of the 20th century.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

20th century French Mother of Pearl and Brass Opera Glass Stick
20th century French Mother of Pearl and Brass Opera Glass Stick

20th century French Mother of Pearl and Brass Opera Glass Stick

Located in LEGNY, FR

Beautiful and rare opera glass stick made with mother of pearl, brass and wood.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Colmont Paris
Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Colmont Paris

Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Colmont Paris

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H 2.37 in W 3.94 in D 1.38 in

Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Colmont Paris

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A gorgeous pair of antique Mother-of-Pearl opera or theatre glasses, by renowned maker 'Colmont Paris'.

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19th Century French Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

Fine Pair Cased French Opera Glasses c.1910
Fine Pair Cased French Opera Glasses c.1910

Fine Pair Cased French Opera Glasses c.1910

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H 2.63 in W 4.5 in D 2 in

Fine Pair Cased French Opera Glasses c.1910

By Chevalier Opticien Paris

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning pair of French Opera glasses clad in alternating Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell and Abalone shell, creating a striped / two-tone design. They are in full working order, ...

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1910s French Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

Exquisite Pair French Enamel Opera Glasses c.1920
Exquisite Pair French Enamel Opera Glasses c.1920

Exquisite Pair French Enamel Opera Glasses c.1920

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H 1.88 in W 4.25 in D 1.75 in

Exquisite Pair French Enamel Opera Glasses c.1920

Located in Bath, GB

A truly superb pair of blue enamel opera glasses with intricate inlay and polished Mother of Pearl trim. The metalware retains it's original gilding. They have a telescopic lorgnet...

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1920s French Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass, Enamel

Exceptional Pair Antique Opera Glasses by Colmont, Paris
Exceptional Pair Antique Opera Glasses by Colmont, Paris

Exceptional Pair Antique Opera Glasses by Colmont, Paris

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning and rarely found pair of exceptional French Opera Glasses, beautifully made with lots of detail and the outstanding combination of Mother of Pearl and Abalone Shell. They...

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1910s French Edwardian Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

19th c. Embossed Pewter and Brass Opera Binoculars, c.1880s
19th c. Embossed Pewter and Brass Opera Binoculars, c.1880s

19th c. Embossed Pewter and Brass Opera Binoculars, c.1880s

Located in San Francisco, CA

About This is an original pair of brass plated binoculars with embossed pewter barrels. "Chevalier Paris" stamped on each eye piece. Good working order with clear binocular viewin...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass, Pewter

Fine Pair Cased French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Fine Pair Cased French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses

Fine Pair Cased French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses

Located in Bath, GB

A superb pair of early twentieth century opera glasses clad in iridescent Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell and decorated with Fleur de Lys filigree borders to top and bottom. They h...

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1910s French Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

Stunning Hand-Painted Guilloche Enamel Opera Glasses, c.1920
Stunning Hand-Painted Guilloche Enamel Opera Glasses, c.1920

Stunning Hand-Painted Guilloche Enamel Opera Glasses, c.1920

By J. Carpentier

Located in Bath, GB

The eye pieces, handle terminal and focus wheel are all finished in Mother of Pearl. They are signed "Carpentier Paris" and are also marked Made In France. They come complete wit...

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1920s French Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass, Enamel

Pair of Antique French Opera Glasses by Colmont, Paris
Pair of Antique French Opera Glasses by Colmont, Paris

Pair of Antique French Opera Glasses by Colmont, Paris

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning pair of fine opera glasses clad in mother of pearl or nacre shell, the eye pieces engraved for the Belgian retailer "Etabliss. Van Goitsenhoven". The underside is engraved...

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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

Fine French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses C.1900
Fine French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses C.1900

Fine French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses C.1900

Located in Bath, GB

A beautiful pair of French Opera glasses made from polished brass and Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell.

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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

Fine Pair of French Opera Glasses, Mappin & Webb, Paris
Fine Pair of French Opera Glasses, Mappin & Webb, Paris

Fine Pair of French Opera Glasses, Mappin & Webb, Paris

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Bath, GB

A very fine pair of Opera glasses, made from polished brass having been meticulously professionally polished, restoring them to their former glory.

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1910s French Edwardian Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, c.1900
Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, c.1900

Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, c.1900

Located in Bath, GB

A rather unusual pair of antique opera glasses, perfect for the theatre and in full working order. Unusual with the decorative filigree detail. They are clad in Mother of Pearl or...

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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

Handsome Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses - Lorgnette Handle
Handsome Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses - Lorgnette Handle

Handsome Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses - Lorgnette Handle

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning pair of French Mother of Pearl Opera glasses dating to c.1910. They have been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring them to their former glory. The underside of...

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1910s French Edwardian Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

Pair of French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, Lemière, Paris
Pair of French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, Lemière, Paris

Pair of French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, Lemière, Paris

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning pair of fine opera glasses clad in mother of pearl or nacre shell, the eye pieces engraved "Fabricant Lemière" and "5 avenue de l'Opéra Paris". They have a two drawer l...

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1890s French Late Victorian Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

Antique French Opera Glasses with Detachable Lorgnette Handle, circa 1900
Antique French Opera Glasses with Detachable Lorgnette Handle, circa 1900

Antique French Opera Glasses with Detachable Lorgnette Handle, circa 1900

Located in Bath, GB

A wonderful and most unusual pair of antique French opera glasses dating to circa 1900 made from polished brass and bright mother of pearl shell.

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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses for Dolland, London
Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses for Dolland, London

Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses for Dolland, London

By Dolland

Located in Bath, GB

A splendid pair of Edwardian Opera / Theatre glasses professionally re-polished to gleam, making them as good as they would have looked over 100 years ago. This is a pair with a tel...

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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

Asprey, London, Rare Abalone Shell Opera Glasses, C.1910/1920
Asprey, London, Rare Abalone Shell Opera Glasses, C.1910/1920

Asprey, London, Rare Abalone Shell Opera Glasses, C.1910/1920

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome and most unusual pair of early twentieth century Opera glasses by the top notch London retailer, Asprey, London.

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1910s British Art Deco Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

Asprey, London - Pair Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1910/1920
Asprey, London - Pair Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1910/1920

Asprey, London - Pair Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1910/1920

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in Bath, GB

A petite pair of antique Opera glasses retailed by the top-notch London retailer, Asprey of Bond Street.

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1910s French Edwardian Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Lorgnette Handle, c.1900
French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Lorgnette Handle, c.1900

French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Lorgnette Handle, c.1900

Located in Bath, GB

A splendid pair of French late Victorian or Edwardian Opera Glasses, made from polished brass, having been professionally cleaned and polished.

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Early 1900s French Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

Antique Opera Glasses, Mother of Pearl C.1900, Signed, Iris, Paris
Antique Opera Glasses, Mother of Pearl C.1900, Signed, Iris, Paris

Antique Opera Glasses, Mother of Pearl C.1900, Signed, Iris, Paris

By Iris, Paris

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning pair of late Victorian or Edwardian Opera glasses dating to the turn of the century, around 1900.

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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Lorgnette Handle, circa 1900
Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Lorgnette Handle, circa 1900

Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Lorgnette Handle, circa 1900

Located in Bath, GB

A splendid pair of French late Victorian or Edwardian opera glasses, made from gilded brass retaining the original finish.

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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

Fine Pair of Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Dolland, London
Fine Pair of Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Dolland, London

Fine Pair of Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Dolland, London

By Dolland

Located in Bath, GB

A splendid pair of Edwardian Opera / Theatre glasses professionally re-polished to gleam, making them as good as they would have looked over 100 years ago. This is a pair with a tel...

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

Antique Opera Glasses, Mother of Pearl C.1900, Signed, Iris, Paris
Antique Opera Glasses, Mother of Pearl C.1900, Signed, Iris, Paris

Antique Opera Glasses, Mother of Pearl C.1900, Signed, Iris, Paris

By Iris, Paris

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning pair of late Victorian or Edwardian Opera glasses dating to the turn of the century, around 1900.

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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

Good Pair French Cased Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, c.1900
Good Pair French Cased Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, c.1900

Good Pair French Cased Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, c.1900

Located in Bath, GB

A superb pair of French opera glasses clad in stunning mother of pearl or Nacre shell with it's magical iridescent qualities. In full working order, both eyepieces are engraved an...

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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Brass Opera Glasses

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Brass

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Antique Brass Opera Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique brass opera glasses available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique brass opera glasses — often made from brass, metal and mother-of-pearl — can elevate any home. Antique brass opera glasses have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique brass opera glasses to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Industrial and Art Deco antique brass opera glasses are of considerable interest. LeMaire Paris, Chevalier Paris and Le Maire Paris each produced beautiful antique brass opera glasses that are worth considering.

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