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Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Flammarion, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome pair of antique Opera glasses professionally cleaned and polished, restoring them to
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
Superb Antique French Opera Glasses Signed Chevalier, Paris c.1900
By Chevalier Opticien Paris
Located in Bath, GB
A truly exquisite pair of Opera Glasses by the well renowned French maker, Chevalier of Paris
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A beautiful pair of miniature binoculars, or opera glasses, crafted from brass and clad in
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19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
Superb pair of Shibayama mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of late 19th century Shibayama opera glasses in mother of pearl. Wonderfully
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1880s French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
French Enamel, Brass and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses in Original Case
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of French enamel, brass and mother of pearl opera glasses, signed 'Le Maire Paris' in
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1880s French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Enamel
19th Century Shagreen French Opera Glasses and Case, circa 1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
This is an original pair of opera glasses and case possibly French. The objective lenses
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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Metal, Brass
Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Opera Glasses Marked "La Ville Paris" Ca 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
Absolutely exquisite pair of operable mother of pearl high quality luxury French Opera Glasses with
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1890s French Victorian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Pair of Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A very elegant pair of antique Opera glasses dating to circa 1900 and French in origin.
The
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
French Leather/Brass Opera Glasses by Le Maire Fabt, Paris, circa 1880
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
This is an original pair of French opera glasses manufactured by Le Maire Fabt. Paris
Category
Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Metal, Brass
Smart Pair French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome pair of French-made Opera glasses clad in magical Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
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
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1880s French Victorian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Victorian Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles Antique Austria 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
eyeglasses or opera glasses feature a "folding" frames that overlap one another. The lenses snap open into an
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Ormolu
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
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Metal
Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Glasses 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
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
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
Category
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
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
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Early 20th Century French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles Antique Austria 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
eyeglasses or opera glasses feature a "folding" frames that overlap one another. The lenses snap open into an
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Gold Plate
Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Opera Glasses Marked "Iris, Paris", circa 1885
By Iris, Paris
Located in Incline Village, NV
Lorgnette Opera Glasses; with fancy mother of pearl handle and brass extender with gilt metal mounts
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1880s French Victorian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Art Nouveau Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles Antique German 835 Silver
Located in Nuernberg, DE
eyeglasses or opera glasses feature a "folding" frames that overlap one another. The lenses snap open into an
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Silver
Circa 1900 French Opera Glasses by Colmont F.T Paris
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 opera glasses by Colmont F.T, Paris, France. Mother of pearl with gilt brass star & bead
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Early 1900s French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
Finest French Mother of Pearl Lorgnette Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A rare find, this is one of the finest pairs of Mother of Pearl Opera glasses we have had in many
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
Fine Pair of Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris, circa 1890
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine pair of late 19th century opera glasses made from Mother of Pearl and the original
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1890s French Late Victorian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
LORGNETTE 1920 Art Deco Folding Opera Glass Spectacles Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco foldable lorgnette pendant.
This is a beautiful foldable opera lorgnette, created in
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
Brass Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, circa 1900, Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
From a by-gone era! Brass and mother of pearl, inscribed "Verdi Paris".
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Early 20th Century French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
Brass and Mother of Pearl Lorgnettes
Long-Handled Opera Glasses
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A splendid pair of 'lorgnettes' (long-handled opera, or theatre, glasses), made from brass and clad
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19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
Opera Glasses or Theatre Binoculars, Metal, Other, circa Late 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
binoculars or binoculars for theater or opera made of golden metal with no decoration other than its
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Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Metal, Other
Circa 1900 Colmont Paris Mother of Pearl Ladies Lorgnette Theater/Opera Glasses
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous pair of ladies antique French opera or theater glasses dating to c.1910 signed by the well
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1900, Lorgnette Handle
Located in Bath, GB
A splendid pair of late Victorian Opera / Theatre glasses professionally re-polished to gleam
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Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
Antique French Mother of Pearl Brass Opera Glasses in Original Leather Case
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A glamorous accoutrement for your next visit to the opera or rock concert. Circa 19th century
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Late 19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
Antique Art Deco Gilt Binoculars Nixen Paris Theater Opera Glasses, France 1920s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Theater Nixen Binoculars - A Luxurious Item for Theater Enthusiasts
• Marked: NIXEN PARIS
• Color: Gold tone with black and gold tone floral fabric
• Dimensions: Measures 3 3...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
Antique French Verres Supérieurs Binoculars
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique French Verres opera glasses in metal casing. Can make a beautiful table top sculptural
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Late 19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
14K Black Star
Frost Turquoise Lorgnette Glasses
Located in Big Bend, WI
Black Starr & Frost 14K yellow gold Art Nouveau lorgnette or opera glasses with 7 natural turquoise
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
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 European Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
French Military Galilean Binoculars by Le Fils, circa 1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
.
History:
Lefils made both military and civilian binoculars and opera glasses.
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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Metal
Daum Cameo Glass and Silver Opera
Muff
Flask or Absinthe Bottle, c1895
By Daum
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Daum Cameo Glass and Silver Opera 'Muff' Flask or Absinthe Bottle, c1895
Additional Information
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Glass
Vintage Civil War Era Field Glasses by Queen
Co.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
in the 1840s. They started small, primarily as opera glasses, but by the Civil War, they were being
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1860s American Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
19th c. Ribbed Brass Opera Binoculars c.1880s
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
An original pair of ribbed brass plated opera binoculars. This piece has retained its
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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century Brass Opera Rental Binoculars
Located in San Francisco, CA
Brass opera rental glasses from the London opera embossed with warning for removal of the glasses
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Late 19th Century English 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
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Set of Four Chinese 19th-20th Century Henan Opera Dolls in Twin Display Cases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare set of four Chinese 19th-20th century Henan Opera dolls. The beautifully carved
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Glass, Paste, Silk, Softwood
French Empire Belle Epoque Chandelier
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
cranberry glass drip plates under the candle operas. The glass drip plates have since been lost. We
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Opera Glasses
Opera Glasses And Binoculas
By Lamier
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
We have a variety of these circa 1890-1900 Opera glasses and binoculas in leath, eh trimMother of
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19th Century Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
Antique Tortoise Opera Glasses
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique Tortoise Opera Glasses with Lorgnette expandable handle
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Early 20th Century Antique Opera Glasses
Viennese enamel opera glasses, c. 1900.
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Viennese enamel opera glasses, c. 1900. The gilt metal opera glasses, having hand painted barrels
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Early 1900s Austrian Victorian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Enamel
20th Century Edwardian Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A lovely pair of English Edwardian mother-of-pearl and brass opera glasses with approximate ten
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
Antique French Opera Glasses from Iris of Paris
By Iris, Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An antique pair of French opera glasses with a pivoting handle by Iris of Paris. The small and
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Metal
Antique French Gold Gem-Set Opera Glasses
Located in Greenwich, CT
Antique opera glasses, the adjustable binoculars featuring a floral pattern with cabochon-cut
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Early 1900s Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, 14k Gol...
Audemair Paris Black
Silver Floral Engraved Opera Glasses
By Audemair Paris
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully engraved opera glasses by Audemair Paris. Includes original teal silk velvet pouch.
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19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses
Pair of 20th Century Edwardian Crocodile Skin Opera Glasses
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A good pair of Edwardian crocodile skin covered brass opera glasses in original case and in working
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
French Opera Glasses, mother-of-pearl inlay, beaded carry bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant French opera glasses with mother-of-pearl inlay, gold flashed hardware, monogram E.V.M
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Early 20th Century French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Gold Plate
20th Century Edwardian Brass and Guilloche Enamelled Opera Glasses
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A gorgeous pair of English Edwardian brass opera glasses with lemon guilloche enamelled decoration
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Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Superb Antique French Kiln-fired Enamel Opera Glasses, Putti
Located in San Marcos, CA
set of opera glasses not only for the stunning French kiln-fired enamel barrel covers, but
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20th Century French Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses
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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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