Gold Opera Glasses
French Opera Glasses
Located in Tampa, FL
A refined and elegant pair of late 19th century French opera glasses, crafted by the esteemed maker
Category
Antique 1880s French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
14k Gold lorgnette handle opera glasses
Located in Wallkill, NY
This gorgeous antique lorgnette is a beautiful example of old-world style and features exceptionally elegant details.
As you can see, this lorgnette features "folding" frames that ov...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold lorgnette tortoise handle opera glasses
Located in Wallkill, NY
or opera glasses with a short handle set in Gold. ** This is out of our massive collection of Hopi
Category
1930s Unknown Visors
Antique 14kt Yellow Gold Lorgnette Handle Opera Eye Glasses
Located in Antwerp, BE
Old - World Style Antique 14kt Yellow Gold Lorgnette Handle Opera Glasses
A real collector item
Category
20th Century Artisan More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opera Stardust Gold Chandelier
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
Entirely covered with highly-reflective glass pendants that are meticulously hand-tied by expert
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Silver Leaf
Art Nouveau Pearl and Diamond Gold Lorgnettes, Antique Folding Opera Glasses
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Art Nouveau Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Lorgnettes, Antique folding Opera
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Vanity Items
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opera Gold and Amber Chandelier
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
each) spread an intense light that sublimely reflects on the thin small elements in amber glass
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Silver Leaf
LORGNETTE 1920 Art Deco Folding Opera Glass Spectacles Pendant In 14Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco foldable lorgnette pendant.
This is a beautiful foldable opera lorgnette, created in
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$1,038 Sale Price
20% Off
W 0.95 in L 2.25 in
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond Opera Lorgnette Folding Glasses
Located in Houston, TX
Measurement: 4.00 inches
Weight: 31.07 grams
14K Yellow Gold Diamond lorgnette glasses. The metal was tested
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Frames
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate
$140
H 4.88 in W 1.63 in D 0.25 in
Antique Gold Lorgnette
Located in New York, NY
Antique Gold Lorgnette
An intricately designed yellow gold lorgnette with folding opera glasses
Category
Early 20th Century Vanity Items
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Gold Victorian Vintage Spectacles Lorgnette Eyeglasses with Handle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
glass is in excellent shape and is framed by decoratively etched marked 14 carat white gold reading or
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
$995
H 2.25 in W 4.5 in D 0.13 in
Recent Sales
Gold Art Deco Bi-focal Opera Glasses
Located in Los Angeles, CA
program and then at the opera singers with the same pair of glasses. They have a nifty spring action, so
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco More Jewelry
Materials
White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opera Glasses
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Opera Glasses
This gorgeous lorgnette features folding
Category
20th Century More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opera Glasses
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Opera Glasses-
This gorgeous lorgnette is a beautiful example of old
Category
20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Yellow Gold
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Gold
Art Deco Gold Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles
Located in Firenze, IT
pair of eyeglasses or opera glasses feature a "folding" frames that overlap one another. The lenses
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Gold
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Vanity Items
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold
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
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
W 3.93 in D 0.55 in L 3.14 in
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Antique 19th Century More Jewelry
Materials
White Gold
Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mother of pearl opera glasses by Mignon in excellent condition. The body of the glasses as well as
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Scientific Instruments
Materials
Gold Plate
Yellow Gold Vintage Folding Opera Glasses Charm - 14k Blind Love Moves
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Theme: Folding Opera Glasses, Blind Love
Features
Category
20th Century Charm Bracelets
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Gold Plate
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
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
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 Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate
H 5 in W 1.75 in D 0.5 in
Petit Point Opera Glasses in a Petit Point Case with Gold Leather Moiré Lining
Located in London, GB
Exquisite gold and black opera glasses with lovely petit point detail. The glasses are in a
Category
1930s Evening Bags and Minaudières
W 2 in D 1.26 in L 4.17 in
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau More Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Sapphire Gold Opera Glasses
Located in Frederick, MD
·Item: 14K 0.30 CTW Sapphire Accented Opera Reading Glasses Expandable Yellow Gold
·Era: 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s More Jewelry
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Gold Gem-Set Opera Glasses
Located in Greenwich, CT
Antique opera glasses, the adjustable binoculars featuring a floral pattern with cabochon-cut
Category
Antique Early 1900s More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, 14k Gol...
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
Category
Early 20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Gold Plate
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
Category
Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
White, Gold and Black Porcelain Metropolitan Opera "Otello" Play Bill Theme Tray
By Fornasetti
Located in Houston, TX
version of the opera, "Otello". Would look fabulous on a dressing table as a catch-all or next to a bed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 8.5 in W 5.25 in D 1 in
Mid Century Mignon Gold Tone Rhinestone Opera Glasses
By Mignon
Located in Houston, TX
These midcentury opera glasses by Mignon Japan are undeniably glamorous. The gold tone glasses
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Miscellaneous
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Gold Plate
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass, Gold Plate
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
Category
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
H 5.2 in W 10 in D 3.7 in
People Also Browsed
Seletti
Love in Bloom
Gold Edition Heart Vase by Marcantonio
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
Love in bloom is a heart-shaped vase that looks like it comes out of a human anatomy essay. A modern love translated into a romantic but unpredictable gift. It’s not a dream, it’s lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Judaica Sterling Silver Mezuzah with a Scroll in Original Box ca 1890
Located in Doha, QA
This is an outstanding and extremely rare hand crafted, solid sterling silver Mezuzah in the original leather and dark purple velvet box.
It was made in Vienna, Austria between 1890 ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
$5,850
H 4.14 in W 0.99 in D 0.99 in
Lemaire Enamel Opera Glasses
Located in New York, NY
Lemaire Enamel Opera Glasses made in Paris circa 1930's with hand enamel painted 18th Century figures with a cupid on handle. Extremely beautifully painted on a lavender base with go...
Category
1920s French Decorative Objects
21st Century Board Game Leather and Walnut Wood Connect Four Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
One-of-a-kind set ready for your enjoyment.
Pinetti Connect 4 is something exclusive. Forty two wooden pieces covered in a bicolour soft leather that neatly fit on satin brass bar...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Game Boards
Materials
Brass
$1,919 / item
H 11.23 in W 4.93 in D 15.16 in
Schiaparelli Gold Lace Jeweled T-Strap Kitten Heel Pumps, New in Box –6AA, 1960s
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Tucson, AZ
Owned by a French expatriate and shoe-hoarder, these incomparable slingbacks were adored but have remained unworn in their original box for sixty years. Featuring a modest, wearable ...
Category
1960s French Heels
Majolica Palissy Fish Heads Oyster Plate Thomas Sergent, circa 1880
By Thomas Victor Sergent
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica Palissy oyster plate attributed to Thomas Sergent with fishs heads, circa 1880.
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages'
PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS
Made In France, ca.1955
Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
Category
1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Zeiss German Jumelles World `War 2, 12 x 60 Binoculars. Exceptional Optics.
By ZEISS
Located in Canterbury, England
Zeiss German Jumelles WW2 12 x 60 Binoculars .
These Zeiss Binoculars were primarily used by Luftwaffe Flak Artillery ground crews for spotting and identifying enemy aircraft and d...
Category
Vintage 1940s Other Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
$8,251
H 51.19 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Majolica Palissy Fish Heads Oyster Plate Thomas Sergent, circa 1880
By Thomas Victor Sergent
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica Palissy oyster plate attributed to Thomas Sergent with fishs heads, circa 1880.
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
A marine specimen: the piranha fish, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Taxodermy marine natural Wunderkammer specimen, embalmed Piranha fishes (Serrasalmus Brandtii). The Specimen is stuffed and mounted over a laquered wooden base black color. Italy cir...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Octopus Glass by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
This octopus glass can be combined with the octopus pitcher to make a striking statement on any dining table, whether in a contemporary or classic decor. This delicate water glass is...
Category
2010s Italian Glass
Materials
Glass
Pair of Oversized MCM Marbled Dice
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool pair of oversized MCM marbled dice, circa 1980s. The dice are 2" square with rounded corners and are in excellent vintage condition. #3905
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Plastic
Aqua Majolica Oyster Plate Gien, circa 1950
By Gien
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate signed Gien, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Ribbed Trinity Rollerball Pen
Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Vendome Trinity Rollerball Pen
Cartier Box
Made in Paris, France
Item Is Sold WithA Red
Gold Leather Cartier Box
Cartier pens are desi...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Gold Plate
$1,225 / set
H 7.01 in W 2.37 in D 1.07 in
Octopus Sterling Silver and Crystal Tureen
By Fratelli Lisi
Located in Milan, IT
Original octopus tureen in crystal and silver, handmade by Florentine silversmiths, the Lisi Brothers. The hyper realistic centerpiece is transformed into a tureen by adding a detach...
Category
2010s Italian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Brass Shoe Shine Stand from Turkey with Accessories for stand
Located in Lomita, CA
The beauty is in the details of this Turkish antique Brass Shoe Stand. The details include accessories like an old shoe shine kit with bottles and tops. that came from Istanbul. The...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Islamic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
$1,127 Sale Price
40% Off
H 20 in W 32.5 in D 8.5 in
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Gold Opera Glasses", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Gold Opera Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of gold opera glasses is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct gold opera glasses — often made from metal, ceramic and glass — can elevate any home. There are 103 antique and vintage gold opera glasses for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Gold opera glasses have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Gold opera glasses made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Charles Betout, Piero Fornasetti and Rosenthal each produced beautiful gold opera glasses that are worth considering.
How Much are Gold Opera Glasses?
Prices for gold opera glasses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, gold opera glasses begin at $150 and can go as high as $110,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,752.
Questions About Gold 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Whether Sabino glass has gold in it varies. Some pieces do feature genuine gold plating, which is a thin layer of the precious metal applied to the glass after production. Other art glass made by Sabino does not feature gold-plated detailing. Explore a variety of Sabrino glassware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, cranberry glass is made with gold. To produce the glassware, artisans mixed gold salts or colloidal gold with the molten glass. Some pieces also contain trace amounts of tin. On 1stDibs, you can find a range of cranberry glass.
- Are Cazal glasses real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not Cazal glasses are real gold depends on their style. Some eyeglasses and sunglasses feature gold-finished metal, while others like eyewear from the CAZAL Deluxe Edition feature genuine gold plating. Shop a collection of Cazal glasses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if your vintage glasses are gold, look on the nose bridge and the temples for a purity mark. Makers often stamped their solid gold pieces with “12K,” “10K,” “14K” and other markings to identify their gold eyewear. You can research all of these markings using trusted online resources. Should you locate a "GF" mark, it is likely that your glasses are gold-filled rather than solid gold. This means that the frames are predominantly a less expensive metal but do have a thin layer of genuine gold alloy as a finish. Another mark that indicates your glasses contain some gold is "RGF." The mark stands for “rolled gold filled.” Glasses bearing this mark feature a gold-plated finish that is thinner than what's found on traditional gold-filled frames. For assistance identifying your eyeglass frame material, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a selection of vintage glasses on 1stDibs.
More Ways To Browse
Used Prescription Glasses
Eyeglass Frames
Lemaire Opera Glasses
Travel Flask
Antique Lemaire Opera Glasses
Lorgnette Tortoise
Petit Point Handbag
Petit Point Purse
Petit Point Evening Purse
Costume Jewelry Never Worn
Folding Opera Glasses Vintage
Opera Bag
Fornasetti Otello
Fornasetti Pin Tray
1900 Camera
1960s Barometer
Antique Balance Scale Weights
Antique Octant