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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

This fabulous platinum lorgnette, with it's fancy openwork handle and twinkling Diamonds. Sleek and modern Edwardian and Art Deco styles together creating a stylish pieces that still...

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Vintage 1920s Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Platinum 0.6 TCW Diamond Lorgnette/Opera Glasses
Antique Platinum 0.6 TCW Diamond Lorgnette/Opera Glasses

Antique Platinum 0.6 TCW Diamond Lorgnette/Opera Glasses

Located in New York, NY

An elegant antique platinum lorgnette, beautifully crafted and accented with sparkling old-cut diamonds. Designed in the refined Art Deco style, this sophisticated accessory features...

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20th Century Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Palladium, Platinum

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Tortoise Shell Lorgnette Opera Glasses with Frames
Vintage 14k Gold Tortoise Shell Lorgnette Opera Glasses with Frames

Vintage 14k Gold Tortoise Shell Lorgnette Opera Glasses with Frames

Located in Wallkill, NY

Tinted lenses Measures 5 in. long Lorgnette : A pair of eyeglasses or opera glasses with a short handle set in Gold. ** This is out of our massive collection of sterling silver, cost...

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1930s Unknown Sunglasses

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

A gorgeous old fashioned antique lorgnette with a refined design on the handle. This pair of eyeglasses or opera glasses feature a "folding" frames that overlap one another.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

Compact Antique Folding Lorgnette Opera Glasses in Gold-Plated Frame, c. 1910s
Compact Antique Folding Lorgnette Opera Glasses in Gold-Plated Frame, c. 1910s

Compact Antique Folding Lorgnette Opera Glasses in Gold-Plated Frame, c. 1910s

Located in Honolulu, HI

Meticulously crafted with a luxurious gold-plated frame, the articulated mechanism allows it to transition effortlessly from a sleek, pocket-sized accessory to functional opera glass...

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1910s British For The Desk

Antique French Lorgnette Binoculars or Opera Glasses in Brass & Mother of Pearl
Antique French Lorgnette Binoculars or Opera Glasses in Brass & Mother of Pearl

Antique French Lorgnette Binoculars or Opera Glasses in Brass & Mother of Pearl

By LeRoy

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This pair of antique lorgnette opera glasses were made by LeRoy of France in approximately 1880 in the period Victorian style.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

$2,240Sale Price|20% Off

W 3.91 in Dm 1.46 in L 3.11 in

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 weighs 21.7 grams Approximate Measurements: Edge to Edge (open) - 99.2mm Close -...

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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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 Material: 14kt Yellow Gold Total weight: 27.6 gram / 0.975 oz / 17.7 dwt Measureme...

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20th Century Artisan More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Platinum French Stamped, 1920s Lorgnettes, Vintage Opera Glasses
Antique Platinum French Stamped, 1920s Lorgnettes, Vintage Opera Glasses

Antique Platinum French Stamped, 1920s Lorgnettes, Vintage Opera Glasses

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Lorgnette Glasses Platinum French Stamped Circa 1920s A rare and elegant pair of antique French lorgnettes dating to the 1920s, crafted in sleek platinum and reflecting ...

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Early 20th Century French Vanity Items

Materials

Platinum

Antique Victorian Lorgnettes Fold Out Gold Reading or Opera Glasses Estate
Antique Victorian Lorgnettes Fold Out Gold Reading or Opera Glasses Estate

Antique Victorian Lorgnettes Fold Out Gold Reading or Opera Glasses Estate

Located in Montreal, QC

Victorian Finely detailed, Hand crafted 9K Yellow Gold Lorgnettes, Antique folding Opera or Reading Glasses.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, Yellow 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

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 America during the art deco period, back in the 1920's. The lorgnette is crafted 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
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

Gender: Unisex Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 5.50 inches Width: 1.00 inches Open Width Measurement: 4.00 inches Weight: 31.07 grams 14K Yellow Gold Diamond lorgnette glas...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Frames

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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

Fine Cartier Enamel and Gold Lorgnette

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

A lorgnette was a form of opera glass, and in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, became a popular type of accessory to women’s evening wear.

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Fabergé Pearl White Enamel Gold Lorgnette
Fabergé Pearl White Enamel Gold Lorgnette

Fabergé Pearl White Enamel Gold Lorgnette

By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

The house has become known for their royal commissions and their close ties to the family of Tsar Nicholas II. A lorgnette was a form of opera glass, and in the late nineteenth and e...

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20th Century Russian Edwardian Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

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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

Rare 1920s Platinum CARTIER Lorgnettes Hallmarked with Cartier & Platinum on under side of nose bridge on glasses Accented with 9 beautiful round diamonds on glasses and 6 smaller di...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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 diamonds with an approximate 1.00 carat total.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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

A gorgeous old fashioned 14-karat gold antique lorgnette with a refined design on the handle. This pair of eyeglasses or opera glasses feature a "folding" frames that overlap one ano...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Gold

French Mother of Pearl Lorgnette Opera Glasses c.1900 by Colmont, Paris
French Mother of Pearl Lorgnette Opera Glasses c.1900 by Colmont, Paris

French Mother of Pearl Lorgnette Opera Glasses c.1900 by Colmont, Paris

Located in Bath, GB

A very fine pair of antique French opera glasses dating to c.1910 signed by the well renowned manufacturer, Colmont of Paris.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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 cut diamonds with a 14K white gold diamond chain drop necklace Approximate Gross W...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

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 on underside of bridge.

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Antique 19th Century More Jewelry

Materials

White Gold

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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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

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. The telescopic handle is what mak...

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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

French Lemaire Opera Glasses with Detachable Lorgnette Handle, circa 1900

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in Bath, GB

A fabulous and scarce pair of French Opera Glasses by the creme de la creme of makers, LaMaire of Paris. They are signed on both eye pieces incorporating the Napoleonic bee engraved ...

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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

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

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

Located in Bath, GB

A rather special pair of French Opera glasses, clad in Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell, with it's iridescent qualities.

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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

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. The glasses are in full working ord...

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Antique Early 1900s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

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 late Victorian or Edwardian opera glasses, made from polished brass having been professionally cleaned and restored to their former glory. The glasses are in fu...

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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

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. The glasses are in full working order and clad in mother...

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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1890, Lorgnette Handle
Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1890, Lorgnette Handle

Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1890, Lorgnette Handle

Located in Bath, GB

A splendid pair of late Victorian Opera / Theatre glasses professionally re-polished to gleam, making them as good as they would have looked over 100 years ago.

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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1890 - Lorgnette Handle
Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1890 - Lorgnette Handle

Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1890 - Lorgnette Handle

Located in Bath, GB

A splendid pair of late Victorian Opera / Theatre glasses professionally re-polished to gleam, making them as good as they would have looked over 100 years ago.

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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses circa 1910, Lorgnette Handle
Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses circa 1910, Lorgnette Handle

Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses circa 1910, Lorgnette Handle

Located in Bath, GB

A splendid pair of late Victorian Opera / Theatre glasses professionally re-polished to gleam, making them as good as they would have looked over 100 years ago.

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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1910 - Lorgnette Handle
Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1910 - Lorgnette Handle

Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1910 - Lorgnette Handle

Located in Bath, GB

A splendid pair of late Victorian Opera / Theatre glasses professionally re-polished to gleam, making them as good as they would have looked over 100 years ago.

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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses C.1900, Lorgnette Handle
Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses C.1900, Lorgnette Handle

Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses C.1900, Lorgnette Handle

Located in Bath, GB

A really lovely pair of late Victorian Opera / Theatre glasses professionally re-polished to gleam, making them as good as they would have looked over 100 years ago.

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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 turned into the handle which is equipped with sqare ruby stones. The ends of the handle,...

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Opera Glasses Marked "Iris, Paris", circa 1885
Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Opera Glasses Marked "Iris, Paris", circa 1885

Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Opera Glasses Marked "Iris, Paris", circa 1885

By Iris, Paris

Located in Incline Village, NV

Absolutely exquisite pair of operable mother of pearl high quality luxury, top of the line, French Lorgnette Opera Glasses; with fancy mother of pearl handle and brass extender with ...

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

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 adjustable lorgnette handle and gilt metal mounts.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

A gorgeous old fashioned 900 Silver antique lorgnette with a refined design on the handle. This pair of eyeglasses or opera glasses feature a "folding" frames that overlap one another.

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

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

A gorgeous old fashioned 835 silver antique lorgnette with a refined design on the handle. This pair of eyeglasses or opera glasses feature a "folding" frames that overlap one another.

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

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

A gorgeous old fashioned 835 silver antique lorgnette with a enamel design on the handle. This pair of eyeglasses or opera glasses feature a "folding" frames that overlap one another.

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Victorian Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles Antique Austria 1890s
Victorian Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles Antique Austria 1890s

Victorian Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles Antique Austria 1890s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous old fashioned antique lorgnette with a refined design on the handle. This pair of eyeglasses or opera glasses feature a "folding" frames that overlap one another.

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Ormolu

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

A gorgeous old fashioned antique lorgnette with a refined design on the handle. This pair of eyeglasses or opera glasses feature a "folding" frames that overlap one another.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

Deluxe Victorian French Lorgnette Opera Glasses. Paris, France. Circa 1895
Deluxe Victorian French Lorgnette Opera Glasses. Paris, France. Circa 1895

Deluxe Victorian French Lorgnette Opera Glasses. Paris, France. Circa 1895

Located in Incline Village, NV

French maker of these exquisite pair of operable mother of pearl high quality "Opera Glasses" with fancy lorgnette style adjustable handle and brass mounts; comes with its original ...

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Antique 1890s French Victorian Scientific Instruments

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 history -LeMaire, of Paris, France- is uncommon because it retains the handle. Th...

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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Vanity Items

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles Antique German 835 Silver
Art Nouveau Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles Antique German 835 Silver

Art Nouveau Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles Antique German 835 Silver

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous old fashioned antique lorgnette with a refined design on the handle. This pair of eyeglasses or opera glasses feature a "folding" frames that overlap one another.

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

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

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

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in Bath, GB

A rare find, this is one of the finest pairs of Mother of Pearl Opera glasses we have had in many years. Of course they are made by the finest French manufacturer, LeMaire of Paris. ...

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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Opera Glasses Marked "La Ville Paris"  Ca 1890
Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Opera Glasses Marked "La Ville Paris"  Ca 1890

Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Opera Glasses Marked "La Ville Paris" Ca 1890

Located in Incline Village, NV

Absolutely exquisite pair of operable mother of pearl high quality luxury French Opera Glasses with fancy lorgnette style handle and gilt metal mounts.

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Antique 1890s French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Opera Glasses Marked "La Roi, Paris"  Ca. 1895
Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Opera Glasses Marked "La Roi, Paris"  Ca. 1895

Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Opera Glasses Marked "La Roi, Paris" Ca. 1895

By Le Roi

Located in Incline Village, NV

Absolutely exquisite pair of operable mother of pearl high quality luxury French Opera Glasses with fancy lorgnette style handle and metal mounts.

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Antique 1890s French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

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 engraved leaf design.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Vanity Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 America during the art deco period, back in the 1920. The lorgnette is crafted in ro...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

Brass and Mother of Pearl Lorgnettes 'Long-Handled Opera Glasses'
Brass and Mother of Pearl Lorgnettes 'Long-Handled Opera Glasses'

Brass and Mother of Pearl Lorgnettes 'Long-Handled Opera Glasses'

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A splendid pair of 'lorgnettes' (long-handled opera, or theatre, glasses), made from brass and clad in iridescent mother of pearl.

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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

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

Art Nouveau Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Lorgnettes, Antique folding Opera Glasses. Finely detailed Hand set with Baroque Pearls and accented with Diamonds.

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Vanity Items

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

Circa 1900 Colmont Paris Mother of Pearl Ladies Lorgnette Theater/Opera Glasses
Circa 1900 Colmont Paris Mother of Pearl Ladies Lorgnette Theater/Opera Glasses

Circa 1900 Colmont Paris Mother of Pearl Ladies Lorgnette Theater/Opera Glasses

Located in Soquel, CA

Gorgeous pair of ladies antique French opera or theater glasses dating to c.1910 signed by the well renowned manufacturer Colmont of Paris.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in Bath, GB

A splendid pair of late Victorian Opera / Theatre glasses professionally re-polished to gleam, making them as good as they would have looked over 100 years ago.

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Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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 gemstone cabochons.

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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau More Jewelry

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Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Tortoise Opera Glasses
Antique Tortoise Opera Glasses

Antique Tortoise Opera Glasses

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H 2.125 in W 12.5 in D 2.25 in

Antique Tortoise Opera Glasses

Located in Charleston, SC

Antique Tortoise Opera Glasses with Lorgnette expandable handle

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Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

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Faberge Lilac Enamel and Yellow Gold Frame
Faberge Lilac Enamel and Yellow Gold Frame

Faberge Lilac Enamel and Yellow Gold Frame

By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

An important Faberge gold and enamel frame, the frame comprising an oval glass photograph pane with yellow gold surround, within a rectangular frame exquisitely laid with a fine lila...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Frames

Materials

Yellow Gold

Dramatic Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Lorgnette, circa 1920s
Dramatic Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Lorgnette, circa 1920s

Dramatic Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Lorgnette, circa 1920s

Located in Wailea, HI

Dramatic Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Lorgnette Circa 1920's Twenty Six Old Mine Cut Diamonds weighing .60 carats approximately When Your Friends Pull Out Their "Readers" To Read a ...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Tiara by J.E. Caldwell
Diamond Tiara by J.E. Caldwell

Diamond Tiara by J.E. Caldwell

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

this breathtaking tiara is a vision of elegance and refinement. Crafted in 18K white gold and platinum, it features an intricate lattice-like design adorned with shimmering rose-cut ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Spinel Lorgnette with Pearl and Platinum Chain
Art Deco Diamond and Spinel Lorgnette with Pearl and Platinum Chain

Art Deco Diamond and Spinel Lorgnette with Pearl and Platinum Chain

Located in Bethesda, MD

A wonderful example of Art Deco design, this platinum fully functioning Lorgnette is inlaid the 57 rose cut diamonds and articulated with French cut black spinels. The chain necklace...

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Platinum

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Lorgnette Opera Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of lorgnette opera glasses is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, shell and mother-of-pearl, all lorgnette opera glasses available were constructed with great care. Lorgnette opera glasses have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Lorgnette opera glasses are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Lorgnette opera glasses have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by LeMaire Paris are consistently popular.

How Much are Lorgnette Opera Glasses?

Prices for lorgnette opera glasses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, lorgnette opera glasses begin at $531 and can go as high as $8,500, while the average can fetch as much as $884.
Questions About Lorgnette 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.