Victorian Opera Glasses
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
H 9.25 in W 4.25 in D 3.13 in
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
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
H 5.25 in W 4.25 in D 2.25 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Three-Piece Bachelor Tea Service
By George Richards Elkington
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver three-piece bachelor
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Antique 1860s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Meriden Britannia Company Victorian Silver Plate Coffee Set
By Meriden Britannia Company
Located in Pasadena, CA
Meriden Britannia company Victorian silver plate coffee set with coffee pot cream, sugar, and
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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
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
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Bottles
Materials
Glass
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
Materials
Brass
H 1.5 in W 8.75 in D 1.75 in
Antique 14K Gold Victorian Vintage Spectacles Lorgnette Eyeglasses with Handle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Opera glasses weighing 20.9 grams.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
H 2.25 in W 4.5 in D 0.13 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Chrome
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
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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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H 2 in W 4.5 in D 2.25 in
19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Centerpiece with Crystal Attributed to Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Miami, FL
successful opera singer, as were his brother Jean and his sister Josephine. He made his debut in Aida in
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H 14.5 in Dm 12.5 in
Murano Glass Footed Bowl with Ruffled Rim
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant hand blown Victorian style crimped and ruffled Murano glass footed candy dish / bowl in
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Decorative Bowls
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Antique Victorian Ash & Burr Walnut Gillows of Lancaster Cheval Mirror Sconces
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
Victorian Ash and Burr Walnut Cheval mirror with twin candle sconces
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Located in Miami, FL
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Wilcox International Silver Co Tea Set Serving Tray and More, 5 pc Set
By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Antique Sheffield Silverplate Tea Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant classic antique sheffield silverplate tea set- 3 pieces.
These are silver plated with black Bakelite handles and lid knobs.
They are from circa. 1920's-1930's, they look to h...
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Silver Plate, Pewter
Antique Serving Silver Plated Meat Food Turkey Dome Cover Victorian Cloche Large
By Sheffield Mfg. Co 1
Located in Roslyn, NY
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L'odalisque à l'éventail (The Odalisque with the Fan)
By Léon François Comerre
Located in New Orleans, LA
Léon François Comerre
1850-1916 French
L'odalisque à l'éventail
(The Odalisque with the Fan)
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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
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
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Aluminum
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H 2 in W 4 in D 1.5 in
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.
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
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Metal
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
Materials
Metal
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
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Mother-of-Pearl
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H 1.75 in W 5.25 in D 1.75 in
Meissen Rare Figurine Austrian Dancer Fanny Elssler with Castanets, circa 1870
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
introduced it to the public in the ballet from Rossini's opera 'La donna del lago' in 1830's London and
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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
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Brass
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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
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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
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Mother-of-Pearl
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H 3 in W 4.5 in L 3 in
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
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
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Mother-of-Pearl
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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
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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
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Brass
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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
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Brass
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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
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Brass
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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
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Brass, Pewter
19th Century Pair of Miniature Taxidermy Dogs
Located in London, GB
Victorian taxidermy miniature dogs are housed under their original glass display domes. Both examples are
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Antique 1880s Early Victorian Models and Miniatures
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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
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Metal, Sterling Silver
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
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Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
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
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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
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Tiffany & Co. Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses with Red Velvet Case
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Located in New York, NY
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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 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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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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Audemair Paris Black & Silver Floral Engraved Opera Glasses
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Antique French Opera Glasses by Lemaire of Paris with Leather Case
By LeMaire Paris 1
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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
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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.
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments
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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.
How Much are Victorian Opera Glasses?
Prices for victorian opera glasses start at $110 and top out at $875 with the average selling for $495.
Questions About Victorian 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.
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