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Colmont Ft Paris Mother of Pearl French Opera Glasses With Leather Case, 1890s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning set of opera or theatre glasses in original leather case. By Colmont FT Paris France, Circa 1890s Gorgeous Mother-of-pearl and abalone inset on brass cylindrical body w...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Colmont Ft Paris Mother of Pearl French Opera Glasses With Leather Case, 1890s
Colmont Ft Paris Mother of Pearl French Opera Glasses With Leather Case, 1890s

Colmont Ft Paris Mother of Pearl French Opera Glasses With Leather Case, 1890s

$595
Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl & Brass Opera Glasses with Case by LeMaire Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage French mother-of-pearl and brass opera glasses with case by LeMaire of Paris, circa 1950s. #2873 Complete functional glasses with ...
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Mid-20th Century French Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl & Brass Opera Glasses with Case by LeMaire Paris
Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl & Brass Opera Glasses with Case by LeMaire Paris

Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl & Brass Opera Glasses with Case by LeMaire Paris

$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by Chevalier of Paris
By Chevalier Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage mother-of-pearl and brass opera glasses made by Chevalier in Paris, circa 1960s. Complete functional glasses that are in good condition and measure 4" x 2.5". Si...
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Mid-20th Century French Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by Chevalier of Paris
Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by Chevalier of Paris

Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by Chevalier of Paris

$200
19th Century Civil War (Post) Inlaid Framed Shell Confederate Flag Collage
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Civil War (Post) Inlaid Framed Shell Confederate Flag Collage USA, Likely Crafted Post-Civil War This remarkable 19th-century framed shellwork collage is a masterful e...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Shell, Satin, Glass, Walnut

19th Century Civil War (Post) Inlaid Framed Shell Confederate Flag Collage
19th Century Civil War (Post) Inlaid Framed Shell Confederate Flag Collage

19th Century Civil War (Post) Inlaid Framed Shell Confederate Flag Collage

$3,850
19th Century English Victorian Mother of Pearl Business Calling Card Case
Located in Van Nuys, CA
19th century English Victorian mother of pearl and abalone visiting calling card or business card case with hinged lid. Measures 3.5" Wide x 4.5" Deep. In the day of genteel manner...
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1840s Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century English Victorian Mother of Pearl Business Calling Card Case
19th Century English Victorian Mother of Pearl Business Calling Card Case

19th Century English Victorian Mother of Pearl Business Calling Card Case

$243 Sale Price
35% Off
Lafontaine Theatre Binoculars in Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Lafontaine theatre binoculars in mother-of-pearl. They are small, light and designed to provide an enlarged view at events such as operas, theatres and concerts. The frame is made of...
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Mid-19th Century French Baroque Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Lafontaine Theatre Binoculars in Mother-of-Pearl
Lafontaine Theatre Binoculars in Mother-of-Pearl

Lafontaine Theatre Binoculars in Mother-of-Pearl

$323
19th Century French Gold Mounted & Mother of Pearl Etui Set, c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century French gold mounted on mother of pearl, extensive traveling etui set, of elongated octagonal form, the gold mounted with polished mother of pearl panels and the lid applied with cast and enamelled floral decoration, the lid opens with a push-button. Inside enclosing the original gold and steel implements:, scissors, pen knife...
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19th Century French Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Gold

19th Century French Gold Mounted & Mother of Pearl Etui Set, c.1870
19th Century French Gold Mounted & Mother of Pearl Etui Set, c.1870

19th Century French Gold Mounted & Mother of Pearl Etui Set, c.1870

$12,064
Cheyenne Native American Dress
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pre-reservation Cheyenne dress. Hand-sewn, pieced together; blue trade cloth, ribbon-like edging, cowry shell cape on both sides. This piece without any restoration. Hard to find thi...
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1870s American Native American Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Shell

Cheyenne Native American Dress
Cheyenne Native American Dress

Cheyenne Native American Dress

$9,000
20th Century Gold Plated Rattan Walking Stick, Shell Handle and Bamboo Stick
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century Gold Plated Rattan Walking Stick, Shell Handle and Bamboo Stick Offered for sale is an early 20th-century rattan or bamboo walking stick with gold-plated accent trim ...
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Early 20th Century Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Gold Plate

20th Century Gold Plated Rattan Walking Stick, Shell Handle and Bamboo Stick
20th Century Gold Plated Rattan Walking Stick, Shell Handle and Bamboo Stick

20th Century Gold Plated Rattan Walking Stick, Shell Handle and Bamboo Stick

$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Palais Royal Letter Opener In Mother Of Pearl From The Nineteenth Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A fine 19th century antique letter opener, Palais Royal, France, complete in mother of pearl Length 28cm Good condition with aged patina
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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Palais Royal Letter Opener In Mother Of Pearl From The Nineteenth Century
Palais Royal Letter Opener In Mother Of Pearl From The Nineteenth Century

Palais Royal Letter Opener In Mother Of Pearl From The Nineteenth Century

$957
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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 trim. The metalware retains it's original gilding. They have a telescopic lorgnet...
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1920s French Vintage Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Enamel

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

Exquisite Pair French Enamel Opera Glasses c.1920

$1,179
H 1.88 in W 4.25 in D 1.75 in
Navy Binoculars
Located in Paris, FR
Binoculars Navy with polished steel adjustable tripod base. With polished aluminium and steel binoculars with clear glass lens, magnifying x8 times. Adjust...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Navy Binoculars
Navy Binoculars

Navy Binoculars

$7,121
H 76.78 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
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 by the creme de la creme of makers, LeMaire of Paris. Both Mother of Pearl eye pie...
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Shell Historical Memorabilia

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

$520
H 2.25 in W 3.75 in D 1.63 in
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Crocodile Leather Cigar Case, Asprey c.1878
By Charles Asprey and Charles Asprey junior 1
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver mounted on sumptuous crocodile leather cigar case. It is of rounded rectangular form, with a pull off lid and interior that is sufficient ...
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19th Century British Other Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Crocodile Leather Cigar Case, Asprey c.1878
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Crocodile Leather Cigar Case, Asprey c.1878

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Crocodile Leather Cigar Case, Asprey c.1878

$1,796
H 5.52 in W 3.55 in D 1.19 in
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Lighter & Vesta Case, London, c.1853
By Henry William Dee, Thornhill
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th Century very rare Victorian solid silver vesta case and lighter, in a shape of a horseshoe, opening on both sides, with a compartment for matches and a striker, with wheel to wind the lighter wick, one side is applied with initials "E.H". Hallmarked English Silver (925 standard), London, year 1853 (S), Maker's mark H.W.D (Henry William Dee...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Lighter & Vesta Case, London, c.1853
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Lighter & Vesta Case, London, c.1853

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Lighter & Vesta Case, London, c.1853

$1,653
H 2.17 in W 2.17 in D 0.6 in
Vintage Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Located in Tampa, FL
A glam throwback to evenings at the theatre—these vintage opera glasses by TASCO are as chic as they are collectible. Likely dating to the 1970s, this pair features a luminous mother...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Vintage Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses

Vintage Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses

$225
H 4 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in
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. These bi...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

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

$699
H 1.5 in W 8.75 in D 1.75 in
Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Binoculars With Leather Case France 1920s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Glasses With Leather Case, France 1920s A stunning set of opera or theatre binoculars in original leather case. Gorgeous Mother-of-pearl inset ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Binoculars With Leather Case France 1920s
Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Binoculars With Leather Case France 1920s

Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Binoculars With Leather Case France 1920s

$335
H 1.58 in W 3.94 in D 2.37 in
Moroccan Brass and Mother of Pearl Dagger
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-452 Moroccan brass and mother of pearl inlayed wood dagger.
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1940s Vintage Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Brass and Mother of Pearl Dagger
Moroccan Brass and Mother of Pearl Dagger

Moroccan Brass and Mother of Pearl Dagger

$975
H 1.25 in W 12 in D 5 in
Vintage Swiss Powder Compact in Mother of Pearl & Gold Plating
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish vintage powder compact with mirror executed in gold plated metal and showcasing a front tiled with mother of pearl. Swiss made circa 1930-60. Measurements: D: 8 cm, H:dept:...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Swiss Powder Compact in Mother of Pearl & Gold Plating
Vintage Swiss Powder Compact in Mother of Pearl & Gold Plating

Vintage Swiss Powder Compact in Mother of Pearl & Gold Plating

$263 Sale Price
20% Off
H 0.56 in Dm 3.15 in
19th Century English Sterling Silver Equestrian Horseshoe Vesta Case Match Box
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique 19th Century English sterling silver equestrian horseshoe vesta case match box and striker. Hallmarked, Birmingham, England 1887. Acquired from a collector's estate ...
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1880s English Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century English Sterling Silver Equestrian Horseshoe Vesta Case Match Box
19th Century English Sterling Silver Equestrian Horseshoe Vesta Case Match Box

19th Century English Sterling Silver Equestrian Horseshoe Vesta Case Match Box

$995
H 1.4 in W 1.2 in D 0.3 in
19th Century French Automaton
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fabulous rare 19th century automaton. Most likely made in France at the end of the 19th century. She is a real beauty and in remarkable condition for her age. She is made of porcelain and cloth. When you wind her she bends her head and raises bouquet to smell the flowers. With the stand she is 15 1/2 inches high. Just herself measures 11 1/2 inches high. Approximately 5 1/2 inches in width and depth. There is a monogram on the back of her neck that appears to be the letter C...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Automaton
19th Century French Automaton

19th Century French Automaton

$4,250
H 11.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
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Antique Ladies' Parasol with Mother of Pearl, Good Working Condition
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Ladies' Parasol with Mother of Pearl, Good Working Condition Offered for sale is an antique late 19th-century ladies' parasol with an ornate...
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Late 19th Century Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Antique Ladies' Parasol with Mother of Pearl, Good Working Condition
Antique Ladies' Parasol with Mother of Pearl, Good Working Condition

Antique Ladies' Parasol with Mother of Pearl, Good Working Condition

H 30.75 in W 2 in D 2 in
Vintage French Mother-of-pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by Lemaire of Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage French mother-of-pearl and brass F1 opera glasses by LeMaire of Paris, circa 1950s. #2872 Complete functional glasses with working...
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Mid-20th Century French Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Mother-of-pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by Lemaire of Paris
Vintage French Mother-of-pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by Lemaire of Paris

Vintage French Mother-of-pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by Lemaire of Paris

H 3.25 in W 4 in D 1.75 in
Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by LeClaire of Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage French mother-of-pearl and brass opera glasses by LeClaire of Paris, circa 1950s. #2727 Complete functional glasses, the lenses...
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Mid-20th Century French Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by LeClaire of Paris
Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by LeClaire of Paris

Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by LeClaire of Paris

H 1.5 in W 3.75 in D 3 in
Pair of Painted English Commemorative Ostrich Eggs, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and historically significant English pair of ostrich eggs etched and paint decorated with patriotic emblems commemorating the the 1st Boer war. Priced In...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

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Ostrich Eggshell, Paint

Pair of Painted English Commemorative Ostrich Eggs, Priced Individually
Pair of Painted English Commemorative Ostrich Eggs, Priced Individually

Pair of Painted English Commemorative Ostrich Eggs, Priced Individually

H 7 in Dm 5 in
Set of Framed Italian Grand Tour Cameo Plaques
Located in London, GB
Set of framed Italian Grand Tour cameo plaques Italian, 19th Century Height 28cm, width 23.5cm, depth 2.5cm Within a gilt frame, this set of cameo po...
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Shell

Set of Framed Italian Grand Tour Cameo Plaques
Set of Framed Italian Grand Tour Cameo Plaques

Set of Framed Italian Grand Tour Cameo Plaques

H 11.03 in W 9.26 in D 0.99 in
20th Century English Cadbury's Shop Display Cabinet, c.1900
By Green & Cadbury Ltd
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century English Cadbury’s chocolate display cabinet with mother of pearl sign writing in a buckled brass frame, red velvet lined b...
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20th Century British Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

20th Century English Cadbury's Shop Display Cabinet, c.1900
20th Century English Cadbury's Shop Display Cabinet, c.1900

20th Century English Cadbury's Shop Display Cabinet, c.1900

H 20.08 in W 24.02 in D 8.67 in
Sioux Dentalia Shell Choker and Breastplate
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sioux man's dentalia shell choker and boys breastplate with brass and glass beads in shadowbox. Choker 15" x 1 1/2"Frame 13" x 6 1/2". Framed in walnut. ...
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19th Century American Native American Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Shell

Sioux Dentalia Shell Choker and Breastplate
Sioux Dentalia Shell Choker and Breastplate

Sioux Dentalia Shell Choker and Breastplate

H 18 in W 15 in D 2 in
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. The glasses are in full working order and clad in mother...
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

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

H 2 in W 5 in D 2 in
Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by Chevalier of Paris
By Chevalier Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage mother-of-pearl and brass opera glasses made by Chevalier in Paris. Complete functional glasses, the lenses may need some clea...
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Early 20th Century French Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by Chevalier of Paris
Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by Chevalier of Paris

Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by Chevalier of Paris

H 7 in W 4.5 in D 2 in
Life Style Collection of Objects from the Estate of Paul & Bunny Mellon
Located in Hudson, NY
This widely diverse collection of small objects comes from the estate of Paul & Bunny Mellon and comprises things from the estate. Some of the objects are made in the studio on the property, the two vintage travel games (a late 1930s mahjong set & a leather covered backgammon set from France 8 across 5 deep & 2 tall) are from Mrs. Mellon's personal travel gear, the hand-sculpted Terracotta bust is family related and is date in pencil 1958 & signed by the artist, as is the very nice enamel copper plaque portrait dated 1929 and artist signed with the location Geneva. The plaque comes with a small frame found with the plaque but is not set into the frame. The lovely hand beaded pair of floral arrangements in small miniature terracotta pots are most likely made to her order as decorative gifts or for table settings 4 inches tall, the pair of match box covers decorated with shells are also handmade as well as the decoupaged & reverse painted set of glass shell coasters. The collection also includes a number of oriental objects. A very nice 19th Century Japanese lacquered inro...
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Late 19th Century Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Carrara Marble, Soapstone, Bronze, Copper

Life Style Collection of Objects from the Estate of Paul & Bunny Mellon
Life Style Collection of Objects from the Estate of Paul & Bunny Mellon

Life Style Collection of Objects from the Estate of Paul & Bunny Mellon

H 14 in W 6 in D 3 in
Opera Glasses
By A. Collas Brevete
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Category

19th Century French Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Opera Glasses
Opera Glasses

Opera Glasses

H 2 in W 4 in D 3 in
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 particular medium, Mother of Pearl. In Opera or Theatre glasses by this leading maker...
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Early 20th Century Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

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

H 4.25 in Dm 2.25 in

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