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Important Ambrosius Lamm Dresden Set of 12 Opera Plates Dinner Cabinet
Important Ambrosius Lamm Dresden Set of 12 Opera Plates Dinner Cabinet

Important Ambrosius Lamm Dresden Set of 12 Opera Plates Dinner Cabinet

By Ambrosius Lamm

Located in Austin, TX

Important famous porcelain set of 12 Opera Plates made by Ambrosius Lamm Studio, Dresden ca 1930.

Category

20th Century German Romantic Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Casamidy Opera Chairs 22 Available
Casamidy Opera Chairs 22 Available

Casamidy Opera Chairs 22 Available

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

22 Of these chairs are available. They are nickel plated steel in good condition. The nickel plating on these chairs is done superbly. The construction is first class. Chair height 3...

Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Two Metropolitan Opera Foyer Sconces by Hans Harald Rath for Lobmeyr
Set of Two Metropolitan Opera Foyer Sconces by Hans Harald Rath for Lobmeyr

Set of Two Metropolitan Opera Foyer Sconces by Hans Harald Rath for Lobmeyr

By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, Hans Harald Rath

Located in München, BY

Set of two spectacular, extremely rare and highly decorative sputnik sconces – Metropolitan Opera Foyer. Designed by Hans Harald Rath, 1963 for J. & L.

Category

Early 2000s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Important Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Opera Set 12 Very Large Cups and Underplates
Important Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Opera Set 12 Very Large Cups and Underplates

Important Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Opera Set 12 Very Large Cups and Underplates

By Ambrosius Lamm

Located in Austin, TX

Important Set of 12 large hand painted double handle cups and matching under plates from famous Opera Set by Ambrosius Lamm studio, Dresden.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

1876 The Hunting of the Snark; Easter Greeting to Every Child Who Loves "Alice"
1876 The Hunting of the Snark; Easter Greeting to Every Child Who Loves "Alice"

1876 The Hunting of the Snark; Easter Greeting to Every Child Who Loves "Alice"

By Lewis Carroll

Located in Bath, GB

It has since been adapted to musicals, operas and plays. With nine plates by Henry Holiday, a British painter, illustrator and sculptor.

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Antique 1870s British Books

Materials

Paper

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Set 3 wall plaques plates of opera music Faust from Creil Montereau
Set 3 wall plaques plates of opera music Faust from Creil Montereau

Set 3 wall plaques plates of opera music Faust from Creil Montereau

By Lebeuf Milliet & Cie Creil Montereau

Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR

A very nice set of 3 earthenware plates from Creil-Montereau Terre de Feu, from the series of Musical Subjects, representing 3 famous operas with various characters illustrating the ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Ceramics

Materials

Faience

Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Crystal Chandelier 6725-D-11
Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Crystal Chandelier 6725-D-11

Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Crystal Chandelier 6725-D-11

By Hans Harald Rath, J.L Lobmeyr

Located in New York, NY

The very first ovation in the Metropolitan Opera house erupted when the chandelier rose toward the ceiling on its grand opening night, September 16, 1966.

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Nickel

French Opera Plates by Parry Vielle
French Opera Plates by Parry Vielle

French Opera Plates by Parry Vielle

By Parry Vielle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These six French Opera Plates are by Parry Vielle, Limoges and date to the turn of the century.

Category

Early 20th Century French Dinner Plates

Set of 12 French Creil "Sujects Musicaux"  Comical Opera Plates
Set of 12 French Creil "Sujects Musicaux"  Comical Opera Plates

Set of 12 French Creil "Sujects Musicaux" Comical Opera Plates

Located in Wilton, CT

Full original (vs. assembled) set of 12 French transferware, handcolored opera plates by Creil and Montereau, C. 1910. Each plate is numbered (1 through 12) and signed.

Category

Early 20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Pottery

Fornasetti Themes and Variations Plate, Number 2
Fornasetti Themes and Variations Plate, Number 2

Fornasetti Themes and Variations Plate, Number 2

By Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

A Fornasetti porcelain plate inone of the Themes and Variation pattern which depicts variations of the image of the famous opera singer Lina Cavalieri.

Category

1990s Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

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 oxidized body beautifully decorated with embossed hunting scene depicting a stag and dogs.

Category

20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass, Nickel

19th c. Embossed Pewter and Brass Opera Binoculars, c.1880s
19th c. Embossed Pewter and Brass Opera Binoculars, c.1880s

19th c. Embossed Pewter and Brass Opera Binoculars, c.1880s

Located in San Francisco, CA

About This is an original pair of brass plated binoculars with embossed pewter barrels. "Chevalier Paris" stamped on each eye piece. Good working order with clear binocular viewin...

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Important Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Opera Set, Vintage Dinner Service, circa 1930
Important Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Opera Set, Vintage Dinner Service, circa 1930

Important Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Opera Set, Vintage Dinner Service, circa 1930

By Ambrosius Lamm

Located in Austin, TX

circa 1930. Sizes: Dinner plate 10.75 inch, salad plate 8.75 inch, bread plate 6.75 inch;.

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Ambrosius Lamm Dresden Opera Plates Cabinet Dinner Vintage, Set of 12
Ambrosius Lamm Dresden Opera Plates Cabinet Dinner Vintage, Set of 12

Ambrosius Lamm Dresden Opera Plates Cabinet Dinner Vintage, Set of 12

By Ambrosius Lamm

Located in Austin, TX

All plates are fully hand-painted as a 360 degree panorama presenting scenes from Wagner's operas.

Category

20th Century German Romantic Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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 the telescopic handle are inlaid with real mother of pearl pieces adorned with gold...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold Plate

Thelma Winter Mid-Century Modern Copper Enamel Plate of Figaro Met Opera, NYC
Thelma Winter Mid-Century Modern Copper Enamel Plate of Figaro Met Opera, NYC

Thelma Winter Mid-Century Modern Copper Enamel Plate of Figaro Met Opera, NYC

By Thelma Frazier Winter

Located in Miami, FL

Thelma Winter created this copper enamel plate to celebrate the 1966 production of Le Nozze di Figaro for the Met Opera House of NYC.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Copper, Enamel

1960s Vintage Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Crystal Chandelier
1960s Vintage Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Crystal Chandelier

1960s Vintage Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Crystal Chandelier

By Hans Harald Rath, J.L Lobmeyr

Located in Buffalo, NY

1960s Vintage Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera crystal chandelier 40" diameter. Nice original condition, signed, J&L LOBMEYR / WEIN. Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en rou...

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Nickel, Brass

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 handle and gilt metal mounts. Premium mother of pearl and only the most glowing pea...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold Plate

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. The lens...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

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

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

19th c. Ribbed Brass Opera Binoculars c.1880s
19th c. Ribbed Brass Opera Binoculars c.1880s

19th c. Ribbed Brass Opera Binoculars c.1880s

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

About An original pair of ribbed brass plated opera binoculars. This piece has retained its original finish.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorab...

Materials

Metal, Brass

Metropolitan Opera Foyer Chandelier by Hans Harald Rath for J. & L. Lobmeyr
Metropolitan Opera Foyer Chandelier by Hans Harald Rath for J. & L. Lobmeyr

Metropolitan Opera Foyer Chandelier by Hans Harald Rath for J. & L. Lobmeyr

By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, Hans Harald Rath

Located in München, BY

Spectacular and highly decorative sputnik chandelier series 6725-D-11 – Metropolitan Opera Foyer. Designed by Hans Harald Rath, 1963 for J. & L.

Category

Early 2000s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Art Deco BIRKS Theater Opera Glasses Binoculars Original Leather Case
Art Deco BIRKS Theater Opera Glasses Binoculars Original Leather Case

Art Deco BIRKS Theater Opera Glasses Binoculars Original Leather Case

By Henry Birks & Son

Located in Montreal, QC

Amazing pair of Art Deco Binoculars Opera Glasses, chrome plated steel barrels with Bakelite and leather; original leather case; Measure approx: 3.5" wide x 1.63" tall... when not ex...

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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Set of 12 Fornesetti Plates from the Melodramma Series
Set of 12 Fornesetti Plates from the Melodramma Series

Set of 12 Fornesetti Plates from the Melodramma Series

By Fornasetti

Located in New York, NY

A set of 12 transfer decorated Fornesetti plates from the Melodramma series each in his signature style, the graphic black and white designs depicting characters from 19th century op...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Revival More Furniture and Collectibles

French Empire Belle Epoque Chandelier
French Empire Belle Epoque Chandelier

French Empire Belle Epoque Chandelier

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

It was lit by candles at that time and had cranberry glass drip plates under the candle operas. The glass drip plates have since been lost.

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

French Paris Porcelain Cabinet Plate, View of the Paris Opera
French Paris Porcelain Cabinet Plate, View of the Paris Opera

French Paris Porcelain Cabinet Plate, View of the Paris Opera

Located in Brooklyn, NY

French Paris porcelain cabinet plate in the style of Russian Popov porcelain, the the face finely-painted with a "Vue du Theatre Francais de L'Odeon a Paris" within etched bands wit...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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. All wrapped up in a vintage embellished, beaded velvet carry bag. Eyepieces marked L...

Category

Early 20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Gold Plate

A Very Fine Mirror in the Style of Chippendale
A Very Fine Mirror in the Style of Chippendale

A Very Fine Mirror in the Style of Chippendale

Located in New York, NY

The broken scrolled pediment centered by a foliate rocaille opera, the divided plate flanked by hoho birds and foliate carving, the apron centered by a cartouche.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English More Mirrors

Group of 3 Vintage Italian Opera Plate Genuine Piero Fornasetti Milano
Group of 3 Vintage Italian Opera Plate Genuine Piero Fornasetti Milano

Group of 3 Vintage Italian Opera Plate Genuine Piero Fornasetti Milano

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Italian art pottery genuine Piero Fornasetti Milano, three opera plate. One of each of Falstaff, Madam Butterfly and The good Svejk Soldier.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Silver Opera Glasses with Silver Plated Fittings, Dated 1893
Pair of Silver Opera Glasses with Silver Plated Fittings, Dated 1893

Pair of Silver Opera Glasses with Silver Plated Fittings, Dated 1893

By Barnett Henry Abrahams

Located in London, GB

Pair of silver opera glasses with silver plated fittings, dated 1893.

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

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 protective storage case. Optics full operational. Detail raised beading detail sets t...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass, Gold Plate

KJL Opera Length Ruby Red Bead and Gold Plate Necklace, Signed
KJL Opera Length Ruby Red Bead and Gold Plate Necklace, Signed

KJL Opera Length Ruby Red Bead and Gold Plate Necklace, Signed

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Kenneth Jay Lane Lucite ruby red organic shaped beads and gold plate tubular bead link opera length necklace. Each ruby red bead is 25"-50" diameter in size.

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Collectible Jewelry

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 brass and mother-of-pearl opera glasses are fully functional and come with the orig...

Category

Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Gold Plate

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Opera Plates For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of opera plates is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique opera plates was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and crystal. We have 14 antique and vintage opera plates in-stock, while there are 20 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of opera plates available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Opera plates are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Hans Harald Rath, J. & L. Lobmeyr and Ambrosius Lamm each produced beautiful opera plates that are worth considering.

How Much are Opera Plates?

Prices for opera plates can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, opera plates begin at $110 and can go as high as $260,000, while the average can fetch as much as $23,745.