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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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1910s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
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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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
14 Karat Gold Red Ruby and Diamond Lorgnette Handle Opera Glasses, circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Antique Lady's Lorgnette 14k/585 Gold With Red Ruby Stones. The foldable frame can be turned into the handle which is equipped with sqare ruby stones. The ends of the handle,...
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
KPM Berlin Narrative Cup and Saucer
By KPM Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
only set of opera glasses in their small town for the grand event. Upon arriving at the theatre, Mrs
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19th Century German Other Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
French Art Deco Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Pendant Necklace c. 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Antique French Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Opera Glasses Pendant set with 1.40 carats rose
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Cartier Paris Art Deco Black Lacquer Coral Diamond Binoculars
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
'opera glasses' is fully operational and so sleek that they could be mistaken for a collectible piece of
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Diamond
French Opera Plates by Parry Vielle
By Parry Vielle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These six French Opera Plates are by Parry Vielle, Limoges and date to the turn of the century. The
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Early 20th Century French Antique Opera Glasses
Antique 14 Karat White Gold Folding Lorgnette Eyeglass Frames, No Lens
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique folding 14K white gold eyeglass frames or lorgnette/opera glasses.
No lenses.
Marked 14K
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19th Century Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
White Gold
Antique French Silver and Ebonized Watch Opera Cane Walking Stick, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
silvered dial and cylinder escapement. The hinged circular glass lid opens to reveal elegant Roman numerals
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1880s French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Silver
19th Century Pair of French Enamelled Opera Glasse
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French mother-of-pearl and enamelled ormolu pair of opera glasses in
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1880s French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Ormolu
Set of 12 French Creil "Sujects Musicaux" Comical Opera Plates
Located in Wilton, CT
Full original (vs. assembled) set of 12 French transferware, handcolored opera plates by Creil and
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Early 20th Century French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Pottery
Important Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Opera Set, Vintage Dinner Service, circa 1930
By Ambrosius Lamm
Located in Austin, TX
dinner service is famously known as the “Opera Set”. Only a few were made and it was rare that a dinner
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Early 20th Century German Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Figurine Group by Kändler Krinolinen-Operngruppe Opera Singers c. 1860
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
accompanied by a Roman Warrior having Feathered Helmet and Sword (= these are opera singers )
Meissen
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Meissen
Antique French Silver
Ebonised Watch Opera Cane Walking Stick 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful and distinctive antique French Gentlemans ebonised opera cane walking stick
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1880s French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Silver
Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Enamel Lorgnette
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
pair of reading or opera glasses; a beautiful bauble which represents with grace and enthusiasm the
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
14k Gold
French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt. Paris
Located in Norwell, MA
opened his firm in 1847, making military and civilian binoculars and opera glasses. This pair is part of
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1840s European Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris TEL004
Located in Norwell, MA
opened his firm in 1847, making military and civilian binoculars and opera glasses. This pair is part of
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1840s European Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris
Located in Norwell, MA
opened his firm in 1847, making military and civilian binoculars and opera glasses. This pair is part of
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1840s North American Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
Vintage Civil War L
aiglon Field Glasses, 1860s
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
. They started small, primarily as opera glasses, but by the Civil War, they were being used in battle
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1860s French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Bronze
Milk Glass Sconces from Opera House
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage wall sconces from opera house. Circa 1920, USA.
Sconces feature a
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Early 20th Century American Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Bronze
Emil Singer - Vienna Opera Etching
Located in Savannah, GA
Opera with pedestrians in the foreground.
sight: 13 by 11 inches
frame: 21 ¾ by 18 ½ inches
Signed in
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Early 20th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
At The Ball By Eduardo Léon Garrido
By Eduardo Leon Garrido
Located in New Orleans, LA
powdered wig and crimson suit with a large neck scarf, gazes through a pair of opera glasses to gain an
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19th Century Academic Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Oil, Panel
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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19th Century French Victorian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Chrome
Antique Civil War Binoculars, Used by Col. Francis L. Lee
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
.
Binoculars were first invented in France in the 1840s. They started small, primarily as opera glasses, but by
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1860s Unknown Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
19th c. Leather Wrapped Opera Binoculars and Case c.1880
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
, France.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1880s
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Metal, Enamel, Optical Glass. Leather
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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Metal
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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19th Century French Victorian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass, Pewter
19th c. Leather Wrapped Opera Binoculars and Case, c.1880
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
, Paris, France.
Date of manufacture c.1880s
Materials and techniques metal, enamel, optical glass
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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Metal, Brass
Original Opera and Theatre Costume Watercolor Design by Charles Betout, Paris
By Charles Betout
Located in New York, NY
Charles Betout was the principal costume designer for the Comedie-Francaise in Paris for twenty years until his death in 1939. This is costume was designed for the 1926 production of...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Original Opera and Theatre Costume Watercolor Design by Charles Betout, Paris
By Charles Betout
Located in New York, NY
Charles Betout was the principal costume designer for the Comedie-Francaise in Paris for twenty years until his death in 1939. This is costume was designed for the 1926 production of...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Original Opera and Theatre Costume Watercolor Design by Charles Betout, Paris
By Charles Betout
Located in New York, NY
Charles Betout was the principal costume designer for the Comedie-Francaise in Paris for twenty years until his death in 1939. This is costume was designed for the 1926 production of...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Original Opera and Theatre Costume Watercolor Design by Charles Betout, Paris
By Charles Betout
Located in New York, NY
Charles Betout was the principal costume designer for the Comedie-Francaise in Paris for twenty years until his death in 1939. This is costume was designed for the 1926 production of...
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Original Opera and Theatre Costume Watercolor Design by Charles Betout, Paris
By Charles Betout
Located in New York, NY
Charles Betout was the principal costume designer for the Comedie-Francaise in Paris for twenty years until his death in 1939. This is costume was designed for the 1926 production of...
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Original Opera and Theatre Costume Watercolor Design by Charles Betout, Paris
By Charles Betout
Located in New York, NY
Charles Betout was the principal costume designer for the Comedie-Francaise in Paris for twenty years until his death in 1939. This is costume was designed for the 1926 production of...
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Original Opera and Theatre Costume Watercolor Design by Charles Betout, Paris
By Charles Betout
Located in New York, NY
Charles Betout was the principal costume designer for the Comedie-Francaise in Paris for twenty years until his death in 1939. This is costume was designed for the 1926 production of...
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Original Opera and Theatre Costume Watercolor Design by Charles Betout, Paris
By Charles Betout
Located in New York, NY
Charles Betout was the principal costume designer for the Comedie-Francaise in Paris for twenty years until his death in 1939. This is costume was designed for the 1926 production of...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Antique English Oak Pipe Smoke Cabinet Card Game Box Humidor 1928 Opera Plaque
Located in Shreveport, LA
.
~Door with original oval beveled glass and large Jacobean button trim~
~Fitted interior with 5 holes for
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1920s English Arts and Crafts Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Oak, Glass
Still Life with Opera Glasses
Located in Buffalo, NY
Realist still life oil painting with opera glasses and a hand fan. Oil on canvas, circa 1880
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1880s Realist Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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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1890s English Victorian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver
Duvelleroy Paris Antique Opera Glasses, Faux Crocodile Leather Case
Located in Miami, FL
Duvelleroy Paris Antique Opera Glasses, Alligator leather case
Offered for sale is a petite pair
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Late 19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
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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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
Romantic Mother of Pearl and Brass Parisian Opera Glasses
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A gorgeous set of antique mother of pearl and brass opera glasses marked Paris, with original
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19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
LeMaire, Paris, Mother of Pearl Lorgnette Opera Glasses Exquisite, Rare
Located in Northampton, MA
This pair of opera glasses -created by what is indisputably the finest creator of opera glasses in
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
Pretty Antique French Opera Glasses, c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of Opera Glasses with an extending lorgnette handle. The combination of Mother of
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1920s French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
Brass and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pair of stunning miniature binoculars, or opera glasses, crafted from brass and clad in
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19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
Dutch Opera glasses by J.M.Schmidt, Amsterdam, ca 1890
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Opera glasses by J.M.Schmidt, Amsterdam, ca 1890
Mother of pearl Opera glasses with brass
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Late 19th Century Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
Antique French "Chevalier Paris" Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French "Chevalier Paris" Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Sterling Silver Folding Opera Glasses with Chain
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Antique Lorgnette Opera Glasses with sterling silver frames, chain and silver filigree stem with an
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Late 19th Century American Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
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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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Gold Plate
Art Deco Silver Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles
Located in Nuernberg, DE
pair of eyeglasses or opera glasses feature a "folding" frames that overlap one another. The lenses
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Silver
Napoleon III Abalone and Gilt Bronze Opera Glasses, Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Napoleon III abalone and gilt bronze opera glasses, Paris
Fine and exotic, more than likely made
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Bronze
French enamel, brass and mother of pearl Opera Glasses
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of French enamel, brass and mother of pearl opera glasses, Royal blue enamelled and
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1880s French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Art Deco Silver Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles
Located in Nuernberg, DE
pair of eyeglasses or opera glasses feature a "folding" frames that overlap one another. The lenses
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Silver
Art Nouveau Enamel Handle Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles
Located in Nuernberg, DE
of eyeglasses or opera glasses feature a "folding" frames that overlap one another. The lenses snap
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Fine Pair French Abalone
Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning pair of French Opera glasses made from gilded brass, all intact and original. The
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
French Brass Opera Glasses with Pale Lacquered Panels, Circa 1890
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A charming pair of antique French opera glasses from the early 20th century. Crafted in brass, they
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19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
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 Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century French Brass Opéra Glasses with Mother of Pearl Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French brass opera glasses from the 19th century, with mother of pearl accents. Created
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19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
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, 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024To 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, 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.
- What is antique mercury glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Mercury 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, 2025There 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, 2021An 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.
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