Old Opera Glasses
ART DECO Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Opera Glasses
Located in San Fernando, CA
fine forms and lines of previous eras within their elegant architecture.
Made in Platinum
With old-cut
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Vintage 1920s Vanity Items
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
14k Gold lorgnette handle opera glasses
Located in Wallkill, NY
This gorgeous antique lorgnette is a beautiful example of old-world style and features
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Antique Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Art Nouveau Krementz Opera Glasses Lorgnette
By Krementz & Co
Located in Big Bend, WI
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This lorgnette from the Art Nouveau period c1900. This piece has a pair of folding glasses held within
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Art Deco 1920s Lorgnettes/Opera Glasses in Platinum w/ Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
bridge on glasses
Accented with 9 beautiful round diamonds on glasses and 6 smaller diamonds on cord
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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W 2.25 in D 0.5 in L 1 in
Verger Freres 1901 Spaulding & Co Edwardian Watch-Pendant Guilloche 18Kt Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
black frame, with blackened steel arrows and still with the original beveled cut glass.
Diamonds: The
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Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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W 1.02 in D 0.28 in L 1.42 in
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Antique Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold 18k Cigarette Holder
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold 18K Cigarette Holder.
Total weight: 10.99 grams.
Total lenght: 8.80 centimeters.
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Vanity Items
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Located in Miami, FL
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19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Long Handled Lorgnette Glasses
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th Century imitation tortoise shell lorgnette magnifier glasses with a dramatic foldable long handle. A ring at the end of the handle can be used to attach the lorgnette to a...
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Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian gold aquamarine parure of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings, a bodice brooch, a brooch, a hair ornament and a stick pin, the collar necklace with graduating oval-cu...
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Edwardian Black Fur Felt Picture Hat w/ Painted Ribbon, 1910s
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Cartier 18 Karat Gold Rope Cigarette Case
By Cartier
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
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with a beautiful design of ropes all around it, made in 18k gold.
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19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Spring Loaded Lorgnette Glasses
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Lemaire Enamel Opera Glasses
Located in New York, NY
Lemaire Enamel Opera Glasses made in Paris circa 1930's with hand enamel painted 18th Century figures with a cupid on handle. Extremely beautifully painted on a lavender base with go...
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14 Karat Lorgnette Folding Eyeglasses with Gold, Diamond and Seed Pearls Lariat
Located in Tustin, CA
Gorgeous Art Deco 14 karat yellow gold lorgnette folding spectacles or antique reading glasses with round lenses from the 1920s feature an elaborately filigreed handle to hold them t...
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19th Century Austro-Hungarian Glass Paste Collar Necklace
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
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A Jacques Doucet French Couture Evening Taffeta Silk Mantle, Circa 1900
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1890/1900
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Evening mantle from the famous designer Jacques Doucet who had as assistant Paul Poiret and Madeleine Vionnet. Changing taffeta silk in blue navy, green and p...
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Located in Portland, OR
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Antique French Opera Glasses, Large & Original Etui, Case, Ivory
Located in San Marcos, CA
A most spectacular set of early to mid-1800s French opera glasses, or binoculars, much larger than
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French Desk Accessories
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H 4.25 in W 4.5 in D 2 in Dm 2 in
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
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French Art Nouveau Enameled 18 Karat Yellow Gold Swan on Diamond Lake Brooch
Located in Antwerp, BE
-lasting monogamous relationships. See the famous swan-related operas Lohengrin and Parsifal.
Swans
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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
14 Karat Gold Red Ruby and Diamond Lorgnette Handle Opera Glasses, circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
shaped as a ribbon, are set with numerous old cut diamonds.
width of lorgnette: 10.0 cm / 3.93 in
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
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W 3.93 in D 0.55 in L 3.14 in
Superb Antique French Kiln-fired Enamel Opera Glasses, Putti
Located in San Marcos, CA
set of opera glasses not only for the stunning French kiln-fired enamel barrel covers, but
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20th Century French Edwardian Enamel Frames and Objects
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Questions About Old Opera Glasses
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, 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.
- Do opera glasses work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- How old is cobalt blue glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How old cobalt glass is varies greatly. Ancient Mesopotamian examples exist from roughly 2000 BC. In China, cobalt glass became common during the Zhou Dynasty, which lasted from 1122 to 221 BC. European cobalt glass may date back to as early as the 15th century. Shop a collection of antique cobalt glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Old champagne glasses are called champagne coupes. Champagne coupes are one of the oldest designs of champagne glassware, and have also been tied to the myth that they were modeled after Marie Antoinette’s bust. You’ll find a large collection of champagne glasses from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To clean an old glass ashtray, fill your sink with warm water and mild dish soap. Place the ashtray in the sink and allow it to soak for a few minutes. Then, wipe with a soft sponge. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage glass ashtrays.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell how old a glass lamp is, first look for markings that can help identify the name of the manufacturer. Many makers placed markings or labels on the bulb’s housing or the bases of the lamps they produced. By using trusted online resources, you can determine when the maker was active and estimate the age of the fixture. Certified appraisers can also be of assistance when trying to date lamps. Shop a range of glass lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An old-fashioned glass is usually known as the lowball or the lowball glass, which is a short tumbler-style glass that has a solid base and holds at least six ounces of liquor. These glasses are a perfect fit for formal as well as informal occasions. Shop a wide range of unique drinking glasses on 1stDibs.
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