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Antique Figural Binoculars Opera Glasses Paris
Antique Figural Binoculars Opera Glasses Paris

Antique Figural Binoculars Opera Glasses Paris

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare pair of Figural Binoculars a/k/a Opera Glasses; Brass and nickel plated Brass, Gunmetal

Category

20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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

Antique French Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1880.
Antique French Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1880.

Antique French Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1880.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

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

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

Antique Shark Skin Wrapped Opera Glasses and Leather Case, circa 1800s
Antique Shark Skin Wrapped Opera Glasses and Leather Case, circa 1800s

Antique Shark Skin Wrapped Opera Glasses and Leather Case, circa 1800s

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century chevelier opticien Paris leather wrapped opera glasses. Possibly shark skin. Matching

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Exquisite Pair French Enamel Opera Glasses c.1920
Exquisite Pair French Enamel Opera Glasses c.1920

Exquisite Pair French Enamel Opera Glasses c.1920

Located in Bath, GB

A truly superb pair of blue enamel opera glasses with intricate inlay and polished Mother of Pearl

Category

Vintage 1920s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique French Parisian Mother-of-Pearl & Abalone Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.
Antique French Parisian Mother-of-Pearl & Abalone Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.

Antique French Parisian Mother-of-Pearl & Abalone Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Parisian Mother-of-Pearl & Abalone Opera Glasses with Original Case, Circa 1890.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

20th century French Mother of Pearl and Brass Opera Glass Stick
20th century French Mother of Pearl and Brass Opera Glass Stick

20th century French Mother of Pearl and Brass Opera Glass Stick

Located in LEGNY, FR

Beautiful and rare opera glass stick made with mother of pearl, brass and wood. Very nice quality

Category

Early 20th Century French Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

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

Fine Pair Cased French Opera Glasses c.1910
Fine Pair Cased French Opera Glasses c.1910

Fine Pair Cased French Opera Glasses c.1910

By Chevalier Opticien Paris

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning pair of French Opera glasses clad in alternating Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell and

Category

Vintage 1910s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Pair Antique Opera Glasses by Colmont, Paris
Exceptional Pair Antique Opera Glasses by Colmont, Paris

Exceptional Pair Antique Opera Glasses by Colmont, Paris

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning and rarely found pair of exceptional French Opera Glasses, beautifully made with lots of

Category

Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pair of Early 20th century French Brass Opera Glasses, 1900s
Pair of Early 20th century French Brass Opera Glasses, 1900s

Pair of Early 20th century French Brass Opera Glasses, 1900s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very beautiful French opera glasses in Mop and brass dating from the beginning of the 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Stunning Hand-Painted Guilloche Enamel Opera Glasses, c.1920
Stunning Hand-Painted Guilloche Enamel Opera Glasses, c.1920

Stunning Hand-Painted Guilloche Enamel Opera Glasses, c.1920

By J. Carpentier

Located in Bath, GB

opera glasses in excellent condition. The case measures 5" x 2 1/4" x 2". Item: 44264.     

Category

Vintage 1920s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Enamel

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Fine Pair Cased French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Fine Pair Cased French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses

Fine Pair Cased French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses

Located in Bath, GB

A superb pair of early twentieth century opera glasses clad in iridescent Mother of Pearl or Nacre

Category

Vintage 1910s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique French Opera Glasses by Colmont, Paris
Pair of Antique French Opera Glasses by Colmont, Paris

Pair of Antique French Opera Glasses by Colmont, Paris

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning pair of fine opera glasses clad in mother of pearl or nacre shell, the eye pieces

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Fine French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses C.1900
Fine French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses C.1900

Fine French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses C.1900

Located in Bath, GB

A beautiful pair of French Opera glasses made from polished brass and Mother of Pearl or Nacre

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, Lemière, Paris
Pair of French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, Lemière, Paris

Pair of French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, Lemière, Paris

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning pair of fine opera glasses clad in mother of pearl or nacre shell, the eye pieces

Category

Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in Bath, GB

A rather unusual pair of antique opera glasses, perfect for the theatre and in full working order

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Good Pair French Cased Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, c.1900
Good Pair French Cased Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, c.1900

Good Pair French Cased Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, c.1900

Located in Bath, GB

A superb pair of French opera glasses clad in stunning mother of pearl or Nacre shell with it's

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique 20thC German Brass & Silver Mounted Guilloche Enamel Opera Glasses
Antique 20thC German Brass & Silver Mounted Guilloche Enamel Opera Glasses

Antique 20thC German Brass & Silver Mounted Guilloche Enamel Opera Glasses

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th Century German pair of brass & silver mounted opera glasses, featuring pale blue

Category

20th Century German Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver, Brass

Rare French LeMaire, Paris Opera Glasses - Golden Mother of Pearl
Rare French LeMaire, Paris Opera Glasses - Golden Mother of Pearl

Rare French LeMaire, Paris Opera Glasses - Golden Mother of Pearl

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in Bath, GB

A rare pair of amber coloured Mother of Pearl Opera glasses made even better made by the creme de

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Brass and Green Leather Opera Glasses From Arnhold Paris In Original Case
Brass and Green Leather Opera Glasses From Arnhold Paris In Original Case

Brass and Green Leather Opera Glasses From Arnhold Paris In Original Case

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A simple yet very elegant set of adjustable French brass and green leather opera glasses stamped

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Fine Pair of French Opera Glasses, Mappin & Webb, Paris
Fine Pair of French Opera Glasses, Mappin & Webb, Paris

Fine Pair of French Opera Glasses, Mappin & Webb, Paris

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Bath, GB

A very fine pair of Opera glasses, made from polished brass having been meticulously professionally

Category

Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Fine Quality French Opera Glasses and Case, circa 1900, Iris, Paris
Fine Quality French Opera Glasses and Case, circa 1900, Iris, Paris

Fine Quality French Opera Glasses and Case, circa 1900, Iris, Paris

By Iris, Paris

Located in Bath, GB

A superb quality pair of opera glasses made from polished brass and mother of pearl shell with it's

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

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

Category

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

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

Category

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Carl Zeiss Jena Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses Circa 1920
Pair of Carl Zeiss Jena Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses Circa 1920

Pair of Carl Zeiss Jena Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses Circa 1920

By Carl Zeiss

Located in London, GB

A Pair of Carl Zeiss Jena Mother of Pearl Opera glasses, Date Circa 1920. A Rare find in this

Category

Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Pair of Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses
19th Century Pair of Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses

19th Century Pair of Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses

Located in London, GB

This is a lovely antique pair of mother-of-pearl opera glasses, circa 1890. They would make an

Category

Antique 1890s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Opera Glasses, Mother of Pearl C.1900, Signed, Iris, Paris
Antique Opera Glasses, Mother of Pearl C.1900, Signed, Iris, Paris

Antique Opera Glasses, Mother of Pearl C.1900, Signed, Iris, Paris

By Iris, Paris

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning pair of late Victorian or Edwardian Opera glasses dating to the turn of the century

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Opera Glasses Mother of Pearl, circa 1900, Signed, Iris, Paris
Antique Opera Glasses Mother of Pearl, circa 1900, Signed, Iris, Paris

Antique Opera Glasses Mother of Pearl, circa 1900, Signed, Iris, Paris

By Iris, Paris

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning pair of late Victorian or Edwardian Opera glasses dating to the turn of the century

Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Opera Glasses, Mother of Pearl C.1900, Signed, Iris, Paris
Antique Opera Glasses, Mother of Pearl C.1900, Signed, Iris, Paris

Antique Opera Glasses, Mother of Pearl C.1900, Signed, Iris, Paris

By Iris, Paris

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning pair of late Victorian or Edwardian Opera glasses dating to the turn of the century

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Asprey, London - Pair Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1910/1920
Asprey, London - Pair Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1910/1920

Asprey, London - Pair Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1910/1920

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in Bath, GB

A petite pair of antique Opera glasses retailed by the top-notch London retailer, Asprey of Bond

Category

Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

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

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in Bath, GB

A particularly special pair of LeMaire Opera glasses from Paris dating to circa 1900. What makes

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Asprey, London, Rare Abalone Shell Opera Glasses, C.1910/1920
Asprey, London, Rare Abalone Shell Opera Glasses, C.1910/1920

Asprey, London, Rare Abalone Shell Opera Glasses, C.1910/1920

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome and most unusual pair of early twentieth century Opera glasses by the top notch London

Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Fine Pair Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris c.1910
Fine Pair Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris c.1910

Fine Pair Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris c.1910

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in Bath, GB

A very fine pair of Edwardian opera glasses made from Mother of Pearl and the polished brass; made

Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Lemaire, Paris circa 1890
Pair of Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Lemaire, Paris circa 1890

Pair of Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Lemaire, Paris circa 1890

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in Bath, GB

A very fine pair of late 19th century opera glasses made from Mother of Pearl and the original

Category

Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Fine Pair Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris, c.1890
Fine Pair Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris, c.1890

Fine Pair Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris, c.1890

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in Bath, GB

A very fine pair of late nineteenth century opera glasses made from Mother of Pearl and the

Category

Antique 1890s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Fine Pair Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris c.1900
Fine Pair Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris c.1900

Fine Pair Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris c.1900

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in Bath, GB

A very fine pair of late nineteenth century opera glasses made from Mother of Pearl and the

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A truly exquisite pair of Opera Glasses by the top-notch maker, LeMaire of Paris
A truly exquisite pair of Opera Glasses by the top-notch maker, LeMaire of Paris

A truly exquisite pair of Opera Glasses by the top-notch maker, LeMaire of Paris

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in Bath, GB

A truly exquisite pair of Opera Glasses by the top-notch maker, LeMaire of Paris, signed on both

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Abalone

Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Colmont Paris
Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Colmont Paris

Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Colmont Paris

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A gorgeous pair of antique Mother-of-Pearl opera or theatre glasses, by renowned maker 'Colmont

Category

Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

Pair of Folding Opera Glasses Tooled Leather in Purse Form
Pair of Folding Opera Glasses Tooled Leather in Purse Form

Pair of Folding Opera Glasses Tooled Leather in Purse Form

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of Folding Pera Glasses Tooled Leather in Purse Form LA Migninne, Paris marked 4.25 x 5 x

Category

20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses for Dolland, London
Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses for Dolland, London

Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses for Dolland, London

By Dolland

Located in Bath, GB

A splendid pair of Edwardian Opera / Theatre glasses professionally re-polished to gleam, making

Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in San Francisco, CA

. Denmark. Date of manufacture c.1880s Materials and techniques metal, enamel, optical glass. Leather

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Fine Pair of Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Dolland, London
Fine Pair of Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Dolland, London

Fine Pair of Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Dolland, London

By Dolland

Located in Bath, GB

A splendid pair of Edwardian Opera / Theatre glasses professionally re-polished to gleam, making

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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Opera Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of opera glass for your home. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every item from our selection of opera glass was constructed with great care. There are 85 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of opera glass you’re looking for, while we also have 14 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of opera glass — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of opera glass is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of opera glass over the years, but those crafted by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier, LeMaire Paris and Charles Betout are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Prices for a piece of opera glass start at $62 and top out at $75,000 with the average selling for $680.
Questions About Opera Glass
  • 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.