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French Opera Glasses
French Opera Glasses

French Opera Glasses

$375

H 1.5 in W 4 in D 3 in

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

Antique 1880s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Antique 14k Gold Lorgnette Opera Glasses, Circa 1890s
Antique 14k Gold Lorgnette Opera Glasses, Circa 1890s

Antique 14k Gold Lorgnette Opera Glasses, Circa 1890s

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...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14kt Yellow Gold Lorgnette Handle Opera Eye Glasses
Antique 14kt Yellow Gold Lorgnette Handle Opera Eye Glasses

Antique 14kt Yellow Gold Lorgnette Handle Opera Eye Glasses

Located in Antwerp, BE

Old - World Style Antique 14kt Yellow Gold Lorgnette Handle Opera Glasses A real collector item

Category

20th Century Artisan More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opera Stardust Gold Chandelier
Opera Stardust Gold Chandelier

Opera Stardust Gold Chandelier

$14,995 / item

H 31.5 in Dm 43.31 in

Opera Stardust Gold Chandelier

By Stillux

Located in Milan, IT

Entirely covered with highly-reflective glass pendants that are meticulously hand-tied by expert

Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

Opera Gold and Amber Chandelier
Opera Gold and Amber Chandelier

Opera Gold and Amber Chandelier

$10,865 / item

H 23.63 in Dm 47.25 in

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

Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

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

Category

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
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

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Frames

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Gold Lorgnette
Antique Gold Lorgnette

Antique Gold Lorgnette

$7,500

W 3.75 in L 6.75 in

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 Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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

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Early 20th Century Art Deco More Jewelry

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White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opera Glasses
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opera Glasses

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opera Glasses

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Opera Glasses This gorgeous lorgnette features folding

Category

20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opera Glasses
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opera Glasses

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opera Glasses

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W 3.19 in L 1.38 in

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

Category

20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Yellow Gold

French Metamorphic Opera Glasses, 18K Gold
French Metamorphic Opera Glasses, 18K 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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold

Art Deco Gold Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles
Art Deco Gold Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles

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

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Gold

ART NOVEAU  Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Opera Glasses
ART NOVEAU  Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Opera Glasses

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold

14 Karat Gold Red Ruby and Diamond Lorgnette Handle Opera Glasses, circa 1900
14 Karat Gold Red Ruby and Diamond Lorgnette Handle Opera Glasses, circa 1900

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

Category

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
French 19th Century Mother-of-Pearl and Bronze Opera Glasses in Original Case

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

Materials

Bronze

Antique 14K Gold Victorian Vintage Spectacles Lorgnette Eyeglasses with Handle
Antique 14K Gold Victorian Vintage Spectacles Lorgnette Eyeglasses with Handle

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

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

Category

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French Enamel Opera Glasses
French Enamel Opera Glasses

French Enamel Opera Glasses

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H 3.5 in W 4 in D 4 in

French Enamel Opera Glasses

Located in Tampa, FL

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

Category

Antique 1890s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses

Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses

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H 7.7 in W 3.75 in D 1.38 in

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold Plate

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 Vanity Items

Materials

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

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold Plate

LORGNETTE 1920 Art Deco Folding Opera Glass Spectacles Pendant
LORGNETTE 1920 Art Deco Folding Opera Glass Spectacles Pendant

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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

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

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

14K Black Star & Frost Turquoise Lorgnette Glasses
14K Black Star & Frost Turquoise Lorgnette Glasses

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau More Jewelry

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Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Sapphire Gold Opera Glasses
1940s Sapphire Gold Opera Glasses

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

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Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Gold Gem-Set Opera Glasses
Antique French Gold Gem-Set Opera Glasses

Antique French Gold Gem-Set Opera Glasses

Located in Greenwich, CT

Antique opera glasses, the adjustable binoculars featuring a floral pattern with cabochon-cut

Category

Antique Early 1900s More Jewelry

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French Opera Glasses, mother-of-pearl inlay, beaded carry bag
French Opera Glasses, mother-of-pearl inlay, beaded carry bag

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
French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Glass Engraved Opera/Travel Liquor Hip Flask

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

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Gold, Sterling Silver

White, Gold and Black Porcelain Metropolitan Opera "Otello" Play Bill Theme Tray
White, Gold and Black Porcelain Metropolitan Opera "Otello" Play Bill Theme Tray

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Mignon Gold Tone Rhinestone Opera Glasses
Mid Century Mignon Gold Tone Rhinestone Opera Glasses

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
Lemaire Paris Brass and Mop Opera Glasses

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Gold Plate

Antique Le Maire Paris "FI" Mother-of-Pearl and Gold Plate Opera Glasses
Antique Le Maire Paris "FI" Mother-of-Pearl and Gold Plate Opera Glasses

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

Category

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
Lemaitre Paris French Opera Binocular Glasses Made of Gilt Bronze and Enamel

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

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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.