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French Opera Glasses
Located in Tampa, FL
A refined and elegant pair of late 19th century French opera glasses, crafted by the esteemed maker
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Antique 1880s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

French Opera Glasses
French Opera Glasses
H 1.5 in W 4 in D 3 in
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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Antique Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold lorgnette tortoise handle opera glasses
Located in Wallkill, NY
or opera glasses with a short handle set in Gold. ** This is out of our massive collection of Hopi
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1930s Unknown Visors

Opera Stardust Gold Chandelier
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
Entirely covered with highly-reflective glass pendants that are meticulously hand-tied by expert
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

Opera Stardust Gold Chandelier
Opera Stardust Gold Chandelier
H 31.5 in Dm 43.31 in
Vintage 14k Gold Collectible Lorgnette Opera Glasses & Rope Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This vintage collectible lorgnette necklace is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold. It is very well
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Vanity Items

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

14K Art Nouveau Krementz Opera Glasses Lorgnette
By Krementz & Co
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Nouveau Figural Woman with Daisies 14K yellow gold lorgnette with diamonds signed by Krementz
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opera Gold and Amber Chandelier
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
each) spread an intense light that sublimely reflects on the thin small elements in amber glass
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Silver Leaf

Opera Gold and Amber Chandelier
Opera Gold and Amber Chandelier
H 23.63 in Dm 47.25 in
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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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

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 Frames

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Gold Lorgnette
Located in New York, NY
Antique Gold Lorgnette An intricately designed yellow gold lorgnette with folding opera glasses
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Early 20th Century Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Lorgnette
Antique Gold Lorgnette
W 3.75 in L 6.75 in
Antique 14K Gold Victorian Vintage Spectacles Lorgnette Eyeglasses with Handle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
glass is in excellent shape and is framed by decoratively etched marked 14 carat white gold reading or
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Collectible Jewelry

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Gold

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
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Early 20th Century Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opera Glasses
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Opera Glasses This gorgeous lorgnette features folding
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20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opera Glasses
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Opera Glasses- This gorgeous lorgnette is a beautiful example of old
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20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Yellow Gold

French Metamorphic Opera Glasses, 18K Gold
Located in New Orleans, LA
These unique 18K metamorphic gold French opera glasses are the epitome of both elegance and luxury
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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold

Art Deco Gold Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles
Located in Firenze, IT
pair of eyeglasses or opera glasses feature a "folding" frames that overlap one another. The lenses
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Gold

ART NOVEAU Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Opera Glasses
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and very unusual Art Nouveau 14K gold, ruby, diamond and sapphire opera spectacles/glasses
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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Vanity Items

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Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold

14 Karat Gold Red Ruby and Diamond Lorgnette Handle Opera Glasses, circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Antique Lady's Lorgnette 14k/585 Gold With Red Ruby Stones. The foldable frame can be
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

French 19th Century Mother-of-Pearl and Bronze Opera Glasses in Original Case
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A simple yet very elegant set of Napoleon III French gilt bronze opera glasses richly finished in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III More Desk Accessories

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Bronze

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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Antique 19th Century More Jewelry

Materials

White Gold

Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mother of pearl opera glasses by Mignon in excellent condition. The body of the glasses as well as
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold Plate

Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
H 7.7 in W 3.75 in D 1.38 in
Yellow Gold Vintage Folding Opera Glasses Charm - 14k Blind Love Moves
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Folding Opera Glasses, Blind Love Features
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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold Plate

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 Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

LORGNETTE 1920 Art Deco Folding Opera Glass Spectacles Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco foldable lorgnette pendant. This is a beautiful foldable opera lorgnette, created in
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

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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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Petit Point Opera Glasses in a Petit Point Case with Gold Leather Moiré Lining
Located in London, GB
Exquisite gold and black opera glasses with lovely petit point detail. The glasses are in a
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1930s Evening Bags and Minaudières

14K Black Star & Frost Turquoise Lorgnette Glasses
Located in Big Bend, WI
Black Starr & Frost 14K yellow gold Art Nouveau lorgnette or opera glasses with 7 natural turquoise
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau More Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Sapphire Gold Opera Glasses
Located in Frederick, MD
·Item: 14K 0.30 CTW Sapphire Accented Opera Reading Glasses Expandable Yellow Gold ·Era: 1940s
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Vintage 1940s More Jewelry

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Gold Gem-Set Opera Glasses
Located in Greenwich, CT
Antique opera glasses, the adjustable binoculars featuring a floral pattern with cabochon-cut
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Antique Early 1900s More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, 14k Gol...

French Opera Glasses, mother-of-pearl inlay, beaded carry bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant French opera glasses with mother-of-pearl inlay, gold flashed hardware, monogram E.V.M
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Early 20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Gold Plate

French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Glass Engraved Opera/Travel Liquor Hip Flask
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Antique French sterling silver 18-karat gold glass engraved opera/travel liquor hip flask Head of
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Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

White, Gold and Black Porcelain Metropolitan Opera "Otello" Play Bill Theme Tray
By Fornasetti
Located in Houston, TX
version of the opera, "Otello". Would look fabulous on a dressing table as a catch-all or next to a bed
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Mignon Gold Tone Rhinestone Opera Glasses
By Mignon
Located in Houston, TX
These midcentury opera glasses by Mignon Japan are undeniably glamorous. The gold tone glasses
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Miscellaneous

Lemaire Paris Brass and Mop Opera Glasses
By Le Maire Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 20th Century height of luxury in opera glasses from LeMaire Paris. These special gold-plated
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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Gold Plate

Antique Le Maire Paris "FI" Mother-of-Pearl and Gold Plate Opera Glasses
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These stunning opera glasses/binoculars are the top of the line. Includes stunning green leather
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass, Gold Plate

Lemaitre Paris French Opera Binocular Glasses Made of Gilt Bronze and Enamel
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Elegant and fine, circa 1880-1900, French kiln-fired enamel opera glasses or binoculars in smaller
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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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Gold Opera Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of gold opera glasses is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct gold opera glasses — often made from metal, ceramic and glass — can elevate any home. There are 103 antique and vintage gold opera glasses for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Gold opera glasses have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Gold opera glasses made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Charles Betout, Piero Fornasetti and Rosenthal each produced beautiful gold opera glasses that are worth considering.

How Much are Gold Opera Glasses?

Prices for gold opera glasses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, gold opera glasses begin at $150 and can go as high as $110,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,752.
Questions About Gold 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 ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Whether Sabino glass has gold in it varies. Some pieces do feature genuine gold plating, which is a thin layer of the precious metal applied to the glass after production. Other art glass made by Sabino does not feature gold-plated detailing. Explore a variety of Sabrino glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, cranberry glass is made with gold. To produce the glassware, artisans mixed gold salts or colloidal gold with the molten glass. Some pieces also contain trace amounts of tin. On 1stDibs, you can find a range of cranberry glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not Cazal glasses are real gold depends on their style. Some eyeglasses and sunglasses feature gold-finished metal, while others like eyewear from the CAZAL Deluxe Edition feature genuine gold plating. Shop a collection of Cazal glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your vintage glasses are gold, look on the nose bridge and the temples for a purity mark. Makers often stamped their solid gold pieces with “12K,” “10K,” “14K” and other markings to identify their gold eyewear. You can research all of these markings using trusted online resources. Should you locate a "GF" mark, it is likely that your glasses are gold-filled rather than solid gold. This means that the frames are predominantly a less expensive metal but do have a thin layer of genuine gold alloy as a finish. Another mark that indicates your glasses contain some gold is "RGF." The mark stands for “rolled gold filled.” Glasses bearing this mark feature a gold-plated finish that is thinner than what's found on traditional gold-filled frames. For assistance identifying your eyeglass frame material, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a selection of vintage glasses on 1stDibs.