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Opera Glasses
By A. Collas Brevete
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
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19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses

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Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Opera Glasses
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French mother of Pearl opera glasses. Colmont Co. Paris.
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19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses

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Mother-of-Pearl

French Metamorphic Opera Glasses, 18K Gold
Located in New Orleans, LA
These unique 18K metamorphic gold French opera glasses are the epitome of both elegance and luxury
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19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses

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Gold

Late 19th Century Embossed Opera Glasses
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique opera glasses by Chevalier, Paris. Embossed song birds and tree limbs on the metal on the
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Late 19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses

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Chrome

Pair of Antique French Opera Glasses
By La Touraine
Located in London, GB
A pair of antique French opera glasses, stamped LE the maker mark of La Touraine, fine gilt brass
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19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses

Antique French Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses

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Mother-of-Pearl

Pair of Antique Opera Glasses, English, Leather, Theatre Binocular, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is pair of antique opera glasses. An English, white metal and leather theatre binocular
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Early 20th Century British Antique Opera Glasses

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Leather

19th Century Antique Brass and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Located in Greenport, NY
19th Century Antique Brass and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses Miniature binoculars or opera
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19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses

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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19th Century French Victorian Antique Opera Glasses

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Metal

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
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1920s French Antique Opera Glasses

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Brass, Enamel

Pair Antique French Jeweled Enamel Porcelain Opera Glasses, circa 1890 s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French jeweled enamel porcelain opera glasses, circa 1890's.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses

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Enamel

Antique French "Iris Paris" Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French "Iris Paris" Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses

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Mother-of-Pearl

Antique French Parisian Mother-of-Pearl Abalone Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Parisian Mother-of-Pearl & Abalone Opera Glasses with Original Case, Circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses

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Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

20th century French Mother of Pearl and Brass Opera Glass Stick
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful and rare opera glass stick made with mother of pearl, brass and wood. Very nice quality
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Early 20th Century French Antique Opera Glasses

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Brass

Exceptional Pair Antique Opera Glasses by Colmont, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning and rarely found pair of exceptional French Opera Glasses, beautifully made with lots of
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1910s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses

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Brass

Stunning Hand-Painted Guilloche Enamel Opera Glasses, c.1920
By J. Carpentier
Located in Bath, GB
opera glasses in excellent condition. The case measures 5" x 2 1/4" x 2". Item: 44264.     
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1920s French Antique Opera Glasses

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Brass, Enamel

French 19th Century Mother-of-Pearl and Bronze Opera Glasses in Original Case
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A simple yet very elegant set of Napoleon III French gilt bronze opera glasses richly finished in
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Opera Glasses

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Bronze

Pair of Antique French Opera Glasses by Colmont, 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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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses

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Brass

Fine Pair Cased French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Located in Bath, GB
A superb pair of early twentieth century opera glasses clad in iridescent Mother of Pearl or Nacre
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1910s French Antique Opera Glasses

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Brass

Fine French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses C.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A beautiful pair of French Opera glasses made from polished brass and Mother of Pearl or Nacre
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses

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Brass

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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1890s French Late Victorian Antique Opera Glasses

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Brass

Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A rather unusual pair of antique opera glasses, perfect for the theatre and in full working order
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses

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Brass

Good Pair French Cased Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A superb pair of French opera glasses clad in stunning mother of pearl or Nacre shell with it's
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses

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Brass

Handsome Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses - Lorgnette Handle
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning pair of French Mother of Pearl Opera glasses dating to c.1910. They have been
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1910s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses

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Brass

Rare French LeMaire, Paris Opera Glasses - Golden Mother of Pearl
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A rare pair of amber coloured Mother of Pearl Opera glasses made even better made by the creme de
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses

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Mother-of-Pearl

Fine Pair of French Opera Glasses, Mappin Webb, Paris
By Mappin Webb
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine pair of Opera glasses, made from polished brass having been meticulously professionally
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1910s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses

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Brass

Pair French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, Lorgnette Handle c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A rather special pair of French Opera glasses, clad in Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell, with it's
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses

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Mother-of-Pearl

Antique French Opera Glasses with Detachable Lorgnette Handle, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and most unusual pair of antique French opera glasses dating to circa 1900 made from
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses

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Brass

Fine Quality French Opera Glasses and Case, circa 1900, Iris, Paris
By Iris, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
A superb quality pair of opera glasses made from polished brass and mother of pearl shell with it's
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses

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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Early 1900s French Antique Opera Glasses

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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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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses

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Mother-of-Pearl

French Mother of Pearl Lorgnette Opera Glasses c.1900 by Colmont, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine pair of antique French opera glasses dating to c.1910 signed by the well renowned
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses

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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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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Opera Glasses

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Aluminum

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
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Early 20th Century Antique Opera Glasses

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Mother-of-Pearl

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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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses

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Brass

19th Century Pair of Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique pair of mother-of-pearl opera glasses, circa 1890. They would make an
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1890s Antique Opera Glasses

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Mother-of-Pearl

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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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses

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Brass

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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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses

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Brass

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 Antique Opera Glasses

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Mother-of-Pearl

Asprey, London - Pair Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1910/1920
By Asprey Garrard Limited
Located in Bath, GB
A petite pair of antique Opera glasses retailed by the top-notch London retailer, Asprey of Bond
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1910s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses

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Brass

Pair of Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A particularly special pair of LeMaire Opera glasses from Paris dating to circa 1900. What makes
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses

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Mother-of-Pearl

Pair of Yellow Guilloche Enamel and Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Pretty as a picture and in outstanding condition, this lovely pair of early twentieth century opera
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Early 20th Century Antique Opera Glasses

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Brass, Enamel

Asprey, London, Rare Abalone Shell Opera Glasses, C.1910/1920
By Asprey Garrard Limited
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and most unusual pair of early twentieth century Opera glasses by the top notch London
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1910s British Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses

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Brass

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
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses

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Brass

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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1890s French Late Victorian Antique Opera Glasses

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Mother-of-Pearl

Fine Pair Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris, c.1890
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine pair of late nineteenth century opera glasses made from Mother of Pearl and the
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1890s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses

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Brass

Fine Pair Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris c.1900
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine pair of late nineteenth century opera glasses made from Mother of Pearl and the
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses

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Brass

A truly exquisite pair of Opera Glasses by the top-notch maker, LeMaire of Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A truly exquisite pair of Opera Glasses by the top-notch maker, LeMaire of Paris, signed on both
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses

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Abalone

Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Colmont Paris
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A gorgeous pair of antique Mother-of-Pearl opera or theatre glasses, by renowned maker 'Colmont
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19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses

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Brass

ART NOVEAU Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Opera Glasses
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and very unusual Art Nouveau 14K gold, ruby, diamond and sapphire opera spectacles/glasses
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Opera Glasses

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Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses for Dolland, London
By Dolland
Located in Bath, GB
A splendid pair of Edwardian Opera / Theatre glasses professionally re-polished to gleam, making
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses

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Brass

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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19th Century French Victorian Antique Opera Glasses

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Metal

Fine Pair of Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Dolland, London
By Dolland
Located in Bath, GB
A splendid pair of Edwardian Opera / Theatre glasses professionally re-polished to gleam, making
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses

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Brass

Opera Glasses or Theatre Binoculars, Metal, Enamel, circa Late 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
binoculars or binoculars for theater or opera made of gold metal and black enamel, decorated with simple
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Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Opera Glasses

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Metal, Enamel

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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1890s French Late Victorian Antique Opera Glasses

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Brass

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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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Opera Glasses

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Brass

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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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses

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Brass

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Antique Opera Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of antique opera glasses for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of antique opera glasses made by Art Nouveau jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by LeMaire Paris, Charles Betout and Ambrosius Lamm are consistently popular. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 2, are particularly popular. A selection of cabochon can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of antique opera glasses for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Antique Opera Glasses?

On average, antique opera glasses at 1stDibs sell for $531, while they’re typically $62 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Antique 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Mercury glass, often known as "silvered glass," is an antique decorative art glass made by glassmakers in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), England and America from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. These are blown glass artworks with hollow interiors, the majority of which are double-walled.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    There are many famous antique glass companies. Some examples include Baccarat, Barovier, Christofle, Emile Galle, Lalique, La Rochere, Mappin Webb, Muller Frères and Moser. To be considered antique, glassware must be at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique piece of stained glass could range in price from $2,000 to $100,000 depending on the style, its condition and much more. It is used in making decorative windows and other objects through which light passes. Find a collection of vintage antique stained glass on 1stDibs.