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Victorian Opera Glasses

Sterling Silver Folding Opera Glasses - Antique Victorian (1895)
Sterling Silver Folding Opera Glasses - Antique Victorian (1895)

Sterling Silver Folding Opera Glasses - Antique Victorian (1895)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

and high quality examples are rare to the market. Condition: These antique Victorian opera glasses

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Sterling Silver

French Victorian Brass Opera Glasses
French Victorian Brass Opera Glasses

French Victorian Brass Opera Glasses

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian mother of pearl and brass opera glasses with handle

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Victorian Hand-Painted Enamel Opera Glasses, 19th century
Victorian Hand-Painted Enamel Opera Glasses, 19th century

Victorian Hand-Painted Enamel Opera Glasses, 19th century

Located in Braintree, GB

A finely decorated pair of Victorian-era opera glasses featuring hand-painted enamel panels

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Antique Early 1800s British Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Brass, Enamel

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

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Antique 1890s French Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris
French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris

French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris

$250

H 5.88 in W 5 in D 2.5 in

French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in Chula Vista, CA

19th Century French Opera Military Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris 5 w x 2.5 D x 5.88 H Leather Metal

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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Sports Equipment and Mem...

Materials

Metal

Double Scent Bottle Sampson Mordan Silver Gilt Opera Glasses, Fitted Case, 1870s
Double Scent Bottle Sampson Mordan Silver Gilt Opera Glasses, Fitted Case, 1870s

Double Scent Bottle Sampson Mordan Silver Gilt Opera Glasses, Fitted Case, 1870s

By Samson Mordan and Co

Located in London, GB

shape of a pair of binoculars or opera glasses in their original fitted case, made by Sampson Mordan

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Bottles

Materials

Silver

Leather & Brass French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris
Leather & Brass French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris

Leather & Brass French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Leather & Brass French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris 5 w x 2.5 D x 5.88 H Leather Metal

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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Sports Equipment and Mem...

Materials

Brass

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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

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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian 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

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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

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

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

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

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Metal

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

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

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

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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

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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian 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

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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian 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

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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

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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

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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th C. Sportier Paris Embossed Opera Binoculars, c.1880
19th C. Sportier Paris Embossed Opera Binoculars, c.1880

19th C. Sportier Paris Embossed Opera Binoculars, c.1880

Located in San Francisco, CA

Paris, France. Date of manufacture: c.1880s Materials and techniques: Brass, Metal, Optical Glass

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Chrome

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

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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

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

and techniques: Metal, pewter, optical glass. Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Victorian Period Pair of Sterling Silver Opera Glasses with Removable Handle
Victorian Period Pair of Sterling Silver Opera Glasses with Removable Handle

Victorian Period Pair of Sterling Silver Opera Glasses with Removable Handle

Located in New York, NY

Rare pair of sterling silver opera glasses/binoculars, England, Ca. 1890's. The handle, which is

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

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

Lorgnette Opera Glasses; with fancy mother of pearl handle and brass extender with gilt metal mounts

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

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

eyeglasses or opera glasses feature a "folding" frames that overlap one another. The lenses snap open into an

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Ormolu

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

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Antique 1890s French Victorian Scientific Instruments

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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

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Antique 1890s French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Victorian French Opera Glasses Marked "Lemaire Fab, Paris" With Orig Case C.1880
Victorian French Opera Glasses Marked "Lemaire Fab, Paris" With Orig Case C.1880

Victorian French Opera Glasses Marked "Lemaire Fab, Paris" With Orig Case C.1880

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in Incline Village, NV

Fine quality Victorian precision made and fully functional "French Opera Glasses" (about 2 1/2

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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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold Plate

Daum Cameo Glass and Silver Opera 'Muff' Flask or Absinthe Bottle, c1895
Daum Cameo Glass and Silver Opera 'Muff' Flask or Absinthe Bottle, c1895

Daum Cameo Glass and Silver Opera 'Muff' Flask or Absinthe Bottle, c1895

By Daum

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Daum Cameo Glass and Silver Opera 'Muff' Flask or Absinthe Bottle, c1895 Additional Information

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Bottles

Materials

Glass

Opera glasses with their original blue leather case, English circa 1900
Opera glasses with their original blue leather case, English circa 1900

Opera glasses with their original blue leather case, English circa 1900

Located in Central England, GB

We have for sale a beautiful pair of English opera glasses that is in pristine original condition

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Tiffany & Co. Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses with Red Velvet Case
Tiffany & Co. Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses with Red Velvet Case

Tiffany & Co. Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses with Red Velvet Case

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of Tiffany opera glasses produced in France, circa 1870s, the binoculars in metal and

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

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

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Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian 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

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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

Fine 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

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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Viennese enamel opera glasses, c. 1900.
Viennese enamel opera glasses, c. 1900.

Viennese enamel opera glasses, c. 1900.

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H 2.37 in W 4.73 in D 2.37 in

Viennese enamel opera glasses, c. 1900.

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

Viennese enamel opera glasses, c. 1900. The gilt metal opera glasses, having hand painted barrels

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Enamel

Antique French Opera Glasses by Lemaire of Paris with Leather Case
Antique French Opera Glasses by Lemaire of Paris with Leather Case

Antique French Opera Glasses by Lemaire of Paris with Leather Case

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An elegant antique pair of French opera glasses or small binoculars with their original fitted

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

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. Made in Birmingham by

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

French Opera Glasses
French Opera Glasses

French Opera Glasses

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H 2 in W 6.25 in D 4 in

French Opera Glasses

Located in Stamford, CT

Late 19th century opera glasses.  

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses, Signed
Antique Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses, Signed

Antique Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses, Signed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Victorian era antique Mother-of-Pearl and brass opera glasses signed Le Prince Paris. Features a

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Located in LEGNY, FR

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Victorian Opera Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of victorian opera glasses available for sale. Frequently made of shell, metal and mother-of-pearl, all victorian opera glasses available were constructed with great care. Victorian opera glasses have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian opera glasses are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian style is often sought at 1stDibs. LeMaire Paris, La Corona, Paris and Tiffany & Co. each produced beautiful victorian opera glasses that are worth considering.

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Questions About Victorian 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.