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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
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Metal
St of three [3] Mother-of-pearl Opera Glasses
Located in Hudson, NY
Three [3] Mother-of-pearl Operglass
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19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Metal
![Antique St of three [3] Mother-of-pearl Opera Glasses](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/1stdibs/061213/AdLibCC_DM//4/X_1.jpg "St of three [3] Mother-of-pearl Opera Glasses")
Vintage Binoculars
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
We have a large collection of vintage opera glasses and binoculars. Most in brass, with leather or
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Early 20th Century British Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
French Paris Porcelain Cabinet Plate, View of the Paris Opera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French Paris porcelain cabinet plate in the style of Russian Popov porcelain, the
the face finely-painted with a "Vue du Theatre Francais de L'Odeon a Paris" within etched bands wit...
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
Collection of 4 Pairs Vintage Leather
Brass Binoculars
Located in New York, NY
Paris", a distinguished optical firm in Paris, made fashionable opera glasses and field glasses in the
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19th Century Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
Impressionism Oil Painting LA LOGE After Pierre-Auguste Renoir
By Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Located in Gallatin, TN
presence obvious, her companion is scanning the audience through his opera-glasses Housed in a large
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Late 19th Century Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Erte Silk Framed Scarf "L
Opera" Signed
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Nouveau silk scarf Artist-signed Erte 36x36 Framed. Vibrant colors. Roman De Tirtoff.
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
Set of Four German Costume Prints for Opera, Mid-19th Century
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Set of Four Hand-Colored German Costume Prints for Opera, Mid-19th Century; for The Daughter of the
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19th Century German Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Paper, Glass
#12647 Flush Mount Ceiling FixtureS
Located in New York, NY
Flush mount ceilling fixture from the Paris Opera House Renovation. Carved Cameo glass bowl, with
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Early 20th Century French Antique Opera Glasses
French Opera Glasses
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century opera glasses.
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
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
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1890s English Victorian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
French Opera Glasses by Lemaire, Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Charlottesville, VA
High quality pair of French opera glasses of brass, gilt bronze and mother-of-pearl. Original
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses
Lemaire Paris Brass and Mop Opera Glasses
By Le Maire Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 20th Century height of luxury in opera glasses from LeMaire Paris. These special gold-plated
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Early 20th Century French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass, Gold Plate
Antique French Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique 19th Century French Rare Pair of White Mother Of Pearl Opera Glasses (binoculars) &
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Late 19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
French, Brass and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses Around 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
French opera glasses made of brass and mother of pearl around 1900, good original condition.
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Early 1900s Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Mother Of Pearl and Bronze Dore Opera Glasses
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Opera Glasses, These unique and coveted opera glasses feature a articulating arm are are in excellent
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19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses
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.
Features a
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Opera Glasses
Antique French Brass and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic solid brass and mother-of-pearl opera glasses-binoculars By, Lamaer Paris. The original
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Late 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
Antique Le Maire Paris "FI" Mother-of-Pearl and Gold Plate Opera Glasses
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These stunning opera glasses/binoculars are the top of the line. Includes stunning green leather
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Late 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass, Gold Plate
19th Century, French Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses-Binoculars
Case
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique French solid brass and mother-of-pearl opera glasses-binoculars By, Lamaer Paris. The
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19th Century French Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses
Antique French Opera Glasses with Removable Handle from Lemaire of Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant pair of antique French opera glasses with an unusual detachable handle. The small
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Metal
Antique Balland of Paris French Opera Glasses with Leather Case
By Balland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant Balland of Paris pair of antique French opera glasses with their original fitted leather
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Metal
Antique French Mother of Pearl and Brass Opera Binoculars
By Lepert 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1920s LePert signed french mother-of-pearl and brass opera glasses with original shagreen case with
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
Lemaitre Paris French Opera Binocular Glasses Made of Gilt Bronze and Enamel
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Elegant and fine, circa 1880-1900, French kiln-fired enamel opera glasses or binoculars in smaller
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1880s French Belle Époque Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Glass Engraved Opera/Travel Liquor Hip Flask
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Antique French sterling silver 18-karat gold glass engraved opera/travel liquor hip flask
Head of
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1890s French Neoclassical Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Woman on Stage
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Edwardian gent in wig and opera glasses in this gouache illustration which dates from 1910-20. The work is
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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Gouache, Illustration Board
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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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