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French Art Deco Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Pendant Necklace c. 1920s
French Art Deco Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Pendant Necklace c. 1920s

French Art Deco Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Pendant Necklace c. 1920s

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous Antique French Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Opera Glasses Pendant set with 1.40 carats rose

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Cartier Paris Art Deco Black Lacquer Coral Diamond Binoculars

Cartier Paris Art Deco Black Lacquer Coral Diamond Binoculars

By Cartier

Located in Greenwich, CT

'opera glasses' is fully operational and so sleek that they could be mistaken for a collectible piece of

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Diamond

French Opera Plates by Parry Vielle
French Opera Plates by Parry Vielle

French Opera Plates by Parry Vielle

By Parry Vielle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These six French Opera Plates are by Parry Vielle, Limoges and date to the turn of the century. The

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Early 20th Century French Antique Opera Glasses

Antique 14 Karat White Gold Folding Lorgnette Eyeglass Frames, No Lens
Antique 14 Karat White Gold Folding Lorgnette Eyeglass Frames, No Lens

Antique 14 Karat White Gold Folding Lorgnette Eyeglass Frames, No Lens

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique folding 14K white gold eyeglass frames or lorgnette/opera glasses. No lenses. Marked 14K

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19th Century Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

White Gold

19th Century Pair of French Enamelled Opera Glasse
19th Century Pair of French Enamelled Opera Glasse

19th Century Pair of French Enamelled Opera Glasse

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique French mother-of-pearl and enamelled ormolu pair of opera glasses in

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1880s French Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Ormolu

Set of 12 French Creil "Sujects Musicaux"  Comical Opera Plates
Set of 12 French Creil "Sujects Musicaux"  Comical Opera Plates

Set of 12 French Creil "Sujects Musicaux" Comical Opera Plates

Located in Wilton, CT

Full original (vs. assembled) set of 12 French transferware, handcolored opera plates by Creil and

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Early 20th Century French Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Pottery

Important Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Opera Set, Vintage Dinner Service, circa 1930
Important Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Opera Set, Vintage Dinner Service, circa 1930

Important Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Opera Set, Vintage Dinner Service, circa 1930

By Ambrosius Lamm

Located in Austin, TX

dinner service is famously known as the “Opera Set”. Only a few were made and it was rare that a dinner

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Early 20th Century German Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Enamel Lorgnette
Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Enamel Lorgnette

Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Enamel Lorgnette

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

pair of reading or opera glasses; a beautiful bauble which represents with grace and enthusiasm the

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

14k Gold

Meissen Figurine Group by Kändler Krinolinen-Operngruppe Opera Singers  c. 1860
Meissen Figurine Group by Kändler Krinolinen-Operngruppe Opera Singers  c. 1860

Meissen Figurine Group by Kändler Krinolinen-Operngruppe Opera Singers c. 1860

By Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

accompanied by a Roman Warrior having Feathered Helmet and Sword (= these are opera singers ) Meissen

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Mid-19th Century German Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Meissen

French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris
French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris

French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris

Located in Norwell, MA

opened his firm in 1847, making military and civilian binoculars and opera glasses. This pair is part of

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1840s North American Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Brass

French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt. Paris
French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt. Paris

French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt. Paris

Located in Norwell, MA

opened his firm in 1847, making military and civilian binoculars and opera glasses. This pair is part of

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1840s European Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Brass

French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris TEL004
French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris TEL004

French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris TEL004

Located in Norwell, MA

opened his firm in 1847, making military and civilian binoculars and opera glasses. This pair is part of

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1840s European Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Brass

Vintage Civil War L'aiglon Field Glasses, 1860s
Vintage Civil War L'aiglon Field Glasses, 1860s

Vintage Civil War L'aiglon Field Glasses, 1860s

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

. They started small, primarily as opera glasses, but by the Civil War, they were being used in battle

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1860s French Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Bronze & Milk Glass Sconces from Opera House
Pair of Vintage Bronze & Milk Glass Sconces from Opera House

Pair of Vintage Bronze & Milk Glass Sconces from Opera House

Located in New York, NY

Pair of vintage wall sconces from opera house. Circa 1920, USA. Sconces feature a

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Early 20th Century American Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Bronze

Emil Singer - Vienna Opera Etching
Emil Singer - Vienna Opera Etching

Emil Singer - Vienna Opera Etching

Located in Savannah, GA

Opera with pedestrians in the foreground. sight: 13 by 11 inches frame: 21 ¾ by 18 ½ inches Signed in

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Early 20th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

At The Ball By Eduardo Léon Garrido
At The Ball By Eduardo Léon Garrido

At The Ball By Eduardo Léon Garrido

By Eduardo Leon Garrido

Located in New Orleans, LA

powdered wig and crimson suit with a large neck scarf, gazes through a pair of opera glasses to gain an

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19th Century Academic Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Oil, Panel

Antique Civil War Binoculars, Used by Col. Francis L. Lee
Antique Civil War Binoculars, Used by Col. Francis L. Lee

Antique Civil War Binoculars, Used by Col. Francis L. Lee

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

. Binoculars were first invented in France in the 1840s. They started small, primarily as opera glasses, but by

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1860s Unknown Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Brass

19th C. Sportier Paris Embossed Opera Binoculars, c.1880
19th C. Sportier Paris Embossed Opera Binoculars, c.1880

19th C. Sportier Paris Embossed Opera Binoculars, c.1880

Located in San Francisco, CA

Paris, France. Date of manufacture: c.1880s Materials and techniques: Brass, Metal, Optical Glass

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Chrome

19th c. Leather Wrapped Opera Binoculars and Case c.1880
19th c. Leather Wrapped Opera Binoculars and Case c.1880

19th c. Leather Wrapped Opera Binoculars and Case c.1880

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

, France. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1880s MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Metal, Enamel, Optical Glass. Leather

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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Metal

19th c. Leather Wrapped Opera Binoculars and Case, c.1880
19th c. Leather Wrapped Opera Binoculars and Case, c.1880

19th c. Leather Wrapped Opera Binoculars and Case, c.1880

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

, Paris, France. Date of manufacture c.1880s Materials and techniques metal, enamel, optical glass

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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Metal, 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

and techniques: Metal, pewter, optical glass. Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Brass, Pewter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique English Oak Pipe Smoke Cabinet Card Game Box Humidor 1928 Opera Plaque
Antique English Oak Pipe Smoke Cabinet Card Game Box Humidor 1928 Opera Plaque

Antique English Oak Pipe Smoke Cabinet Card Game Box Humidor 1928 Opera Plaque

Located in Shreveport, LA

. ~Door with original oval beveled glass and large Jacobean button trim~ ~Fitted interior with 5 holes for

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1920s English Arts and Crafts Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Oak, Glass

Still Life with Opera Glasses
Still Life with Opera Glasses

Still Life with Opera Glasses

Located in Buffalo, NY

Realist still life oil painting with opera glasses and a hand fan. Oil on canvas, circa 1880

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1880s Realist Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Victorian Period Pair of Sterling Silver Opera Glasses with Removable Handle
Victorian Period Pair of Sterling Silver Opera Glasses with Removable Handle

Victorian Period Pair of Sterling Silver Opera Glasses with Removable Handle

Located in New York, NY

Rare pair of sterling silver opera glasses/binoculars, England, Ca. 1890's. The handle, which is

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1890s English Victorian Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

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

Duvelleroy Paris Antique Opera Glasses, Faux Crocodile Leather Case
Duvelleroy Paris Antique Opera Glasses, Faux Crocodile Leather Case

Duvelleroy Paris Antique Opera Glasses, Faux Crocodile Leather Case

Located in Miami, FL

Duvelleroy Paris Antique Opera Glasses, Alligator leather case Offered for sale is a petite pair

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Late 19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Brass

Luxury Lorgnette Opera Glasses French, Circa 1880
Luxury Lorgnette Opera Glasses French, Circa 1880

Luxury Lorgnette Opera Glasses French, Circa 1880

Located in Incline Village, NV

Absolutely exquisite pair of operable mother of pearl high quality luxury Opera Glasses with fancy

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Brass

Romantic Mother of Pearl and Brass Parisian Opera Glasses
Romantic Mother of Pearl and Brass Parisian Opera Glasses

Romantic Mother of Pearl and Brass Parisian Opera Glasses

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A gorgeous set of antique mother of pearl and brass opera glasses marked Paris, with original

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19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Brass

LeMaire, Paris, Mother of Pearl Lorgnette Opera Glasses Exquisite, Rare
LeMaire, Paris, Mother of Pearl Lorgnette Opera Glasses Exquisite, Rare

LeMaire, Paris, Mother of Pearl Lorgnette Opera Glasses Exquisite, Rare

Located in Northampton, MA

This pair of opera glasses -created by what is indisputably the finest creator of opera glasses in

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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Brass

Pretty Antique French Opera Glasses, c.1920
Pretty Antique French Opera Glasses, c.1920

Pretty Antique French Opera Glasses, c.1920

Located in Bath, GB

A fabulous pair of Opera Glasses with an extending lorgnette handle. The combination of Mother of

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1920s French Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Brass

Brass and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Brass and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses

Brass and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A pair of stunning miniature binoculars, or opera glasses, crafted from brass and clad in

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19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Brass

Dutch Opera glasses by J.M.Schmidt, Amsterdam, ca 1890
Dutch Opera glasses by J.M.Schmidt, Amsterdam, ca 1890

Dutch Opera glasses by J.M.Schmidt, Amsterdam, ca 1890

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch Opera glasses by J.M.Schmidt, Amsterdam, ca 1890 Mother of pearl Opera glasses with brass

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Late 19th Century Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Brass

Antique Sterling Silver Folding Opera Glasses with Chain
Antique Sterling Silver Folding Opera Glasses with Chain

Antique Sterling Silver Folding Opera Glasses with Chain

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Antique Lorgnette Opera Glasses with sterling silver frames, chain and silver filigree stem with an

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Late 19th Century American Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Luxury Opera Glasses, "La Corona, Paris", circa 1880
Luxury Opera Glasses, "La Corona, Paris", circa 1880

Luxury Opera Glasses, "La Corona, Paris", circa 1880

By La Corona, Paris

Located in Incline Village, NV

Absolutely exquisite pair of operable mother of pearl high quality luxury opera glasses with fancy

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco Silver Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles
Art Deco Silver Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles

Art Deco Silver Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles

Located in Nuernberg, DE

pair of eyeglasses or opera glasses feature a "folding" frames that overlap one another. The lenses

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Silver

Napoleon III Abalone and Gilt Bronze Opera Glasses, Paris
Napoleon III Abalone and Gilt Bronze Opera Glasses, Paris

Napoleon III Abalone and Gilt Bronze Opera Glasses, Paris

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Napoleon III abalone and gilt bronze opera glasses, Paris Fine and exotic, more than likely made

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Bronze

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, Royal blue enamelled and

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1880s French Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Art Deco Silver Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles
Art Deco Silver Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles

Art Deco Silver Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles

Located in Nuernberg, DE

pair of eyeglasses or opera glasses feature a "folding" frames that overlap one another. The lenses

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Enamel Handle Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles
Art Nouveau Enamel Handle Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles

Art Nouveau Enamel Handle Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles

Located in Nuernberg, DE

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

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Fine Pair French Abalone & Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Fine Pair French Abalone & Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses

Fine Pair French Abalone & Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning pair of French Opera glasses made from gilded brass, all intact and original. The

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Brass

Opera glasses with their original blue leather case, English circa 1900
Opera glasses with their original blue leather case, English circa 1900

Opera glasses with their original blue leather case, English circa 1900

Located in Central England, GB

We have for sale a beautiful pair of English opera glasses that is in pristine original condition

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Brass

French Brass Opera Glasses with Pale Lacquered Panels, Circa 1890
French Brass Opera Glasses with Pale Lacquered Panels, Circa 1890

French Brass Opera Glasses with Pale Lacquered Panels, Circa 1890

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A charming pair of antique French opera glasses from the early 20th century. Crafted in brass, they

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19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Brass

Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Flammarion, Paris
Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Flammarion, Paris

Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Flammarion, Paris

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome pair of antique Opera glasses professionally cleaned and polished, restoring them to

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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Brass

French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris
French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris

French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A beautiful pair of miniature binoculars, or opera glasses, crafted from brass and clad in

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19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses

Materials

Brass

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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.