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Antique French Lorgnette Binoculars or Opera Glasses in Brass Mother of Pearl

$699
£529.69
€610.41
CA$988.58
A$1,063.13
CHF 568.46
MX$12,821.09
NOK 7,188.56
SEK 6,549.71
DKK 4,561.13

About the Item

This pair of antique lorgnette opera glasses were made by LeRoy of France in approximately 1880 in the period Victorian style. These binoculars are composed of brass with very good optical glass and decorated with mother of pearl. These opera glasses are signed on the bezel of each eye piece with "LeRoy", "Paris".
  • Creator:
    LeRoy (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Glass,Machine-Made
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Upper handle portion may be missing some mother of pearl and overall general wear as presented in the photos, and consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355230868932

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