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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

Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Glass

French Opera Glasses
French Opera Glasses

French Opera Glasses

Located in Tampa, FL

A refined and elegant pair of late 19th century French opera glasses, crafted by the esteemed maker

Category

1880s French Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Bronze

Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case
Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case

Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case

Located in Miami, FL

Binoculars opera glasses with leather case.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Bakelite

Lemaire Enamel Opera Glasses
Lemaire Enamel Opera Glasses

Lemaire Enamel Opera Glasses

Located in New York, NY

Lemaire Enamel Opera Glasses made in Paris circa 1930's with hand enamel painted 18th Century

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1920s French Antique Opera Glasses

French Enamel Opera Glasses
French Enamel Opera Glasses

French Enamel Opera Glasses

Located in Tampa, FL

French enamel opera glasses by L. Fils, Paris, featuring a striking apple red enamel finish

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1890s French Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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

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Early 1800s British Victorian Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Sterling Silver Folding Opera Glasses - Antique Victorian (1895)
Sterling Silver Folding Opera Glasses - Antique Victorian (1895)

Sterling Silver Folding Opera Glasses - Antique Victorian (1895)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of sterling silver folding opera glasses; an addition to

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1890s English Victorian Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

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. This

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1910s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Brass

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 Opera Glasses

Materials

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

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1880s French Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Brass

Fine pair of Shibayama mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Fine pair of Shibayama mother of Pearl Opera Glasses

Fine pair of Shibayama mother of Pearl Opera Glasses

Located in London, GB

A superb pair of late 19th century Palais Royal Shibayama opera glasses in mother of pearl

Category

1880s French Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles Antique Austria 1900s
Art Nouveau Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles Antique Austria 1900s

Art Nouveau Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles Antique Austria 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

eyeglasses or opera glasses feature a "folding" frames that overlap one another. The lenses snap open into an

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Gold Plate

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

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Pearl and Diamond Gold Lorgnettes, Antique Folding Opera Glasses
Art Nouveau Pearl and Diamond Gold Lorgnettes, Antique Folding Opera Glasses

Art Nouveau Pearl and Diamond Gold Lorgnettes, Antique Folding Opera Glasses

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Art Nouveau Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Lorgnettes, Antique folding Opera

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

WOMAN WITH OPERA GLASSES (STUDY FOR "IN THE LOGE").
WOMAN WITH OPERA GLASSES (STUDY FOR "IN THE LOGE").

WOMAN WITH OPERA GLASSES (STUDY FOR "IN THE LOGE").

By Mary Cassatt

Located in Portland, ME

Cassatt, Mary. WOMAN WITH OPERA GLASSES (STUDY FOR "IN THE LOGE"). Drawing, Pencil, circa 1878. 5

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1870s Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Pencil

14k Gold lorgnette handle opera glasses
14k Gold lorgnette handle opera glasses

14k Gold lorgnette handle opera glasses

Located in Wallkill, NY

This gorgeous antique lorgnette is a beautiful example of old-world style and features exceptionally elegant details. As you can see, this lorgnette features "folding" frames that ov...

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Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Double Scent Bottle Sampson Mordan Silver Gilt Opera Glasses, Fitted Case, 1870s
Double Scent Bottle Sampson Mordan Silver Gilt Opera Glasses, Fitted Case, 1870s

Double Scent Bottle Sampson Mordan Silver Gilt Opera Glasses, Fitted Case, 1870s

By Samson Mordan and Co

Located in London, GB

shape of a pair of binoculars or opera glasses in their original fitted case, made by Sampson Mordan

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Silver

ART DECO Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Opera Glasses
ART DECO Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Opera Glasses

ART DECO Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Opera Glasses

Located in San Fernando, CA

inch glasses Handle 1.75 inches long Weight: 27.5 Grams Circa 1920s In great looking and working

Category

1920s Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

LORGNETTE 1920 Art Deco Folding Opera Glass Spectacles Pendant In 14Kt Gold
LORGNETTE 1920 Art Deco Folding Opera Glass Spectacles Pendant In 14Kt Gold

LORGNETTE 1920 Art Deco Folding Opera Glass Spectacles Pendant In 14Kt Gold

Located in Miami, FL

An art deco foldable lorgnette pendant. This is a beautiful foldable opera lorgnette, created in

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Silver Mounted Combined Double-Ended Scent Bottle Vinaigrette
Silver Mounted Combined Double-Ended Scent Bottle Vinaigrette

Silver Mounted Combined Double-Ended Scent Bottle Vinaigrette

By Leuchars & Son

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Silver Mounted Combined Double-Ended Scent Bottle Vinaigrette. Opera glass form Date

Category

1870s British Victorian Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Silver

Antique Gold Lorgnette
Antique Gold Lorgnette

Antique Gold Lorgnette

Located in New York, NY

Antique Gold Lorgnette An intricately designed yellow gold lorgnette with folding opera glasses

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Lorgnette Pendant c. 1900
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Lorgnette Pendant c. 1900

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Lorgnette Pendant c. 1900

Located in New York, NY

A fascinating piece of jewelry Victorian lorgnette opera glasses pendant crafted in 14K yellow gold

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Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Opera Glasses

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

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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

Doublé Art Deco Face-a-Main Lorgnette, 1920s
Doublé Art Deco Face-a-Main Lorgnette, 1920s

Doublé Art Deco Face-a-Main Lorgnette, 1920s

Located in Delft, NL

A Doublé Art Deco face-a-main Lorgnette, 1920s Art Deco French hinged spring reading or Opera

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Early 20th Century European Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Brass

Antique French Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Beveled Glass & Eglomise of Opera
Antique French Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Beveled Glass & Eglomise of Opera

Antique French Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Beveled Glass & Eglomise of Opera

Located in Nuernberg, DE

from circa 1900 with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinged lid features beveled glass

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris
French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris

French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in Chula Vista, CA

19th Century French Opera Military Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris 5 w x 2.5 D x 5.88 H Leather Metal

Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Metal

Art Deco camel-colored leather campaign binoculars from France
Art Deco camel-colored leather campaign binoculars from France

Art Deco camel-colored leather campaign binoculars from France

Located in VALLADOLID, ES

George Adams, and they were originally used as jewelry. Accessories such as pince-nez, opera glasses

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1920s French Antique Opera Glasses

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond Opera Lorgnette Folding Glasses
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond Opera Lorgnette Folding Glasses

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond Opera Lorgnette Folding Glasses

Located in Houston, TX

Measurement: 4.00 inches Weight: 31.07 grams 14K Yellow Gold Diamond lorgnette glasses. The metal was tested

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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

La loge by Jean-Gabriel Domergue
La loge by Jean-Gabriel Domergue

La loge by Jean-Gabriel Domergue

By Jean-Gabriel Domergue

Located in New Orleans, LA

sits beside her, peering into opera glasses. The slender, modern woman of La loge exudes confidence and

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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Oil, Panel

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

Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Brass

Old Framed Colored Prints Scenes from Opera Carmen Bizet
Old Framed Colored Prints Scenes from Opera Carmen Bizet

Old Framed Colored Prints Scenes from Opera Carmen Bizet

Located in Poperinge, BE

Pair of old colored prints, scenes from the opera Carmen by Bizet, in their original gold-colored

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Glass, Wood

Original Opera and Theatre Costume Watercolor Design by Charles Betout, Paris
Original Opera and Theatre Costume Watercolor Design by Charles Betout, Paris

Original Opera and Theatre Costume Watercolor Design by Charles Betout, Paris

By Charles Betout

Located in New York, NY

Charles Betout was the principal costume designer for the Comedie-Francaise in Paris for twenty years until his death in 1939. This is costume was designed for the 1926 production of...

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

1880s Victorian Solid 14K Gold ~5-Foot Diamond Sautoir Slide Necklace / Lariat
1880s Victorian Solid 14K Gold ~5-Foot Diamond Sautoir Slide Necklace / Lariat

1880s Victorian Solid 14K Gold ~5-Foot Diamond Sautoir Slide Necklace / Lariat

Located in Galveston, TX

for the lorgnette (hand spectacles / opera glasses), a muff chain (for hand warmers), a pocket watch

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19th Century Italian High Victorian Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Fine Cartier Enamel and Gold Lorgnette
Fine Cartier Enamel and Gold Lorgnette

Fine Cartier Enamel and Gold Lorgnette

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

opera glass, and in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, became a popular type of accessory

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1910s French Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Circa early 20th century Leather bound opera glasses.
Circa early 20th century Leather bound opera glasses.

Circa early 20th century Leather bound opera glasses.

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa early 20th century Leather bound opera glasses in a polished metal finish with matching box.

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1920s Antique Opera Glasses

Gilt and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, circa 1910
Gilt and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, circa 1910

Gilt and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, circa 1910

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Gilt and mother of pearl opera glasses, with extending handle and walking stick (circa 1910

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Gold Art Deco Bi-focal Opera Glasses
Gold Art Deco Bi-focal Opera Glasses

Gold Art Deco Bi-focal Opera Glasses

Located in Los Angeles, CA

program and then at the opera singers with the same pair of glasses. They have a nifty spring action, so

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

White Gold

Antique White Metal and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Antique White Metal and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses

Antique White Metal and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful piece is in good condition for its age. And it works well. It comes with its original pouch. Please study the images carefully as form part of the description.

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Early 1900s French Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Pearl

Cartier Vintage Art Deco 1920s Lorgnettes/Opera Glasses in Platinum w/ Diamonds
Cartier Vintage Art Deco 1920s Lorgnettes/Opera Glasses in Platinum w/ Diamonds

Cartier Vintage Art Deco 1920s Lorgnettes/Opera Glasses in Platinum w/ Diamonds

By Cartier

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

bridge on glasses Accented with 9 beautiful round diamonds on glasses and 6 smaller diamonds on cord

Category

1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Set 3 wall plaques plates of opera music Faust from Creil Montereau
Set 3 wall plaques plates of opera music Faust from Creil Montereau

Set 3 wall plaques plates of opera music Faust from Creil Montereau

By Lebeuf Milliet & Cie Creil Montereau

Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR

Musical Subjects, representing 3 famous operas with various characters illustrating the theme and musical

Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Faience

Antique Decorative Opera House Marquee
Antique Decorative Opera House Marquee

Antique Decorative Opera House Marquee

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Gold and Diamond Lorgnette Reading Glasses Pendant Necklace
Antique Gold and Diamond Lorgnette Reading Glasses Pendant Necklace

Antique Gold and Diamond Lorgnette Reading Glasses Pendant Necklace

Located in Melbourne, FL

A beautiful antique lorgnette with opera reading glasses. The lorgnette has beautiful old mine cut

Category

19th Century Unknown Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Antique Opera Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of antique opera glasses for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of antique opera glasses made by Art Nouveau jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by LeMaire Paris, Charles Betout and Ambrosius Lamm are consistently popular. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 2, are particularly popular. A selection of cabochon can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of antique opera glasses for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Antique Opera Glasses?

On average, antique opera glasses at 1stDibs sell for $531, while they’re typically $62 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Antique Opera Glasses
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, opera glasses are not the same as binoculars. Although they resemble one another, opera glasses are usually smaller than binoculars and have lower-power optics that do not magnify as much. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique opera glasses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, opera glasses work and provide magnification in the range of 3x, sometimes even more. Opera glasses are typically more compact and have an elegance that’s not found in regular binoculars. They’re just what you need to view the stage better during a performance so as not to miss anything. Shop a collection of opera glasses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To identify your opera glasses, look for markings, usually found in inconspicuous areas. Once you have located a maker's mark, use trusted online resources to determine who produced the glasses. Should you encounter difficulty with the identification process, seek the advice of a certified appraiser or antique dealer who is knowledgeable about opera glasses. Shop a diverse assortment of opera glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between opera glasses and binoculars relates to their size and optics. Opera glasses are generally smaller and feature low-power optics. They are usually used only for viewing theatrical performances. Larger, more powerful binoculars have a wide range of uses. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of opera glasses and binoculars.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Mercury glass, often known as "silvered glass," is an antique decorative art glass made by glassmakers in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), England and America from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. These are blown glass artworks with hollow interiors, the majority of which are double-walled.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    There are many famous antique glass companies. Some examples include Baccarat, Barovier, Christofle, Emile Galle, Lalique, La Rochere, Mappin & Webb, Muller Frères and Moser. To be considered antique, glassware must be at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique piece of stained glass could range in price from $2,000 to $100,000 depending on the style, its condition and much more. It is used in making decorative windows and other objects through which light passes. Find a collection of vintage antique stained glass on 1stDibs.