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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

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of sterling silver folding opera glasses; an addition to our Victorian silverware collection.

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

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 depicting romantic pastoral scenes.

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Antique Early 1800s British Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Brass, Enamel

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 the period Victorian style.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

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 Original unrestored vintage used condition Refer to all images listed

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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

An exquisite and unusual Victorian silver gilt novelty double scent or perfume bottle set in the shape of a pair of binoculars or opera glasses in their original fitted case, made by...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures

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 Original unrestored vintage used condition Refer to all images listed

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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 engraved "Fabricant Lemière" and "5 avenue de l'Opéra Paris". They have a two drawer l...

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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 Paris. They are signed on both eye pieces incorporating the Napoleonic bee engraved ...

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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 leather case.  Opera glasses are in excellent working condition with clear visi...

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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

About A pair of 19th century leather wrapped binoculars with original leather case. Good working order with clear binocular viewing. This piece has retained its original finish ...

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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
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, circa 1900.

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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, making them as good as they would have looked over 100 years ago.

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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, making them as good as they would have looked over 100 years ago.

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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 gilded brass; made by the creme de la creme of makers, LeMaire of Paris. The makers ...

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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, having been professionally cleaned and polished.

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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 professionally cleaned and restored to their former glory.

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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 retaining the original finish.

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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, around 1900.

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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, around 1900.

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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

About This is an original pair of brass and embossed binoculars by Sportier Paris. Good working order with clear binocular viewing. This piece has retained its original finish. ...

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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, making them as good as they would have looked over 100 years ago.

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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses circa 1910, Lorgnette Handle
Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses circa 1910, Lorgnette Handle

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, making them as good as they would have looked over 100 years ago.

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Vintage 1910s 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, making them as good as they would have looked over 100 years ago.

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

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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

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

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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 removable, measures 7 inches from tip to tip. Adjustable opera glasses measure 4 inch...

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Telescopic Handle Opera Glasses 1890 "Lemaire"
Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Telescopic Handle Opera Glasses 1890 "Lemaire"

Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Telescopic Handle Opera Glasses 1890 "Lemaire"

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in Incline Village, NV

Absolutely exquisite pair of operable mother of pearl high quality luxury, top of the line, Victorian Belle Époque period, French Lorgnette Opera Glasses; with fancy mother of pearl ...

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Antique 1890s French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

Premium mother of pearl and only the most glowing pearlescent shells of abalone or oyster, particularly pleasing in color, were used in the making of these Victorian binoculars. Thi...

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Antique 1890s French Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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

Absolutely exquisite pair of operable mother of pearl high quality luxury, top of the line, French Lorgnette Opera Glasses; with fancy mother of pearl handle and brass extender with ...

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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

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

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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 fancy lorgnette style handle and gilt metal mounts.

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Antique 1890s French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

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 fancy lorgnette style handle and metal mounts.

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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 power); in excellent and all original condition; ready for use to attend your next conc...

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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

Premium mother of pearl is strong in color, and was used in the making of these Victorian binoculars; unmarked but undoubtedly of French maker as this type of opera glass with mother...

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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 handle and gilt metal mounts.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold Plate

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. The glasses are made to a high quality in brass with ornate beading. They have a f...

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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 veneered with mother-of-pearl, including red velvet case with braided rope handle and cla...

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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, making them as good as they would have looked over 100 years ago.

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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, circa 1900.

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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 gilded brass; made by the creme de la creme of makers, LeMaire of Paris. The makers ...

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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 of a couple wearing 18th Century costume, playing music in garden settings. The hand...

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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 leather case by LeMaire of Paris. The telescoping glasses have a black metal frame and ...

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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 Barnett Henry Abrahams, who was known for making silver opera glasses. The middle groove...

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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.

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brazilian Romantic Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

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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.

Finding the Right Collectibles-curiosities for You

Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.