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Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case
Located in Miami, FL
Binoculars opera glasses with leather case.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Bakelite
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
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
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1920s French Antique Opera Glasses
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
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19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Gold
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 Lorgnette Binoculars or Opera Glasses in Brass & Mother of Pearl
By LeRoy
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique lorgnette opera glasses were made by LeRoy of France in approximately 1880 in
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
H 1.5 in W 8.75 in D 1.75 in
20th century French Mother of Pearl and Brass Opera Glass Stick
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful and rare opera glass stick made with mother of pearl, brass and wood.
Very nice quality
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Early 20th Century French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
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
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
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H 1.88 in W 4 in D 1.38 in
Shibayama Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Lemaire
Located in London, GB
A superb and incredibly rare pair of gilt bronze and mother of pearl Shibayama opera glasses by
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1880s French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
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
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Mother-of-Pearl
H 5.25 in W 4.25 in D 2.25 in
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
WOMAN WITH OPERA GLASSES (STUDY FOR "IN THE LOGE").
By Mary Cassatt
Located in Portland, ME
Cassatt, Mary. WOMAN WITH OPERA GLASSES (STUDY FOR "IN THE LOGE").
Drawing, Pencil, circa 1878.
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1870s Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Pencil
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...
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Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Pair Golden Guilloche Enamel and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Pretty as a picture and in outstanding condition, this lovely pair of early twentieth century opera
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1910s French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass, Enamel
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H 1.63 in W 3.75 in D 1.25 in
ART DECO Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Opera Glasses
Located in San Fernando, CA
inch glasses
Handle 1.75 inches long
Weight: 27.5 Grams
Circa 1920s
In great looking and working
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1920s Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
14K Art Nouveau Krementz Opera Glasses Lorgnette
By Krementz & Co
Located in Big Bend, WI
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This lorgnette from the Art Nouveau period c1900. This piece has a pair of folding glasses held within
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Colmont Paris
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A gorgeous pair of antique Mother-of-Pearl opera or theatre glasses, by renowned maker 'Colmont
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19th Century French Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
Fine Pair of Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Dolland, London
By Dolland
Located in Bath, GB
A splendid pair of Edwardian Opera / Theatre glasses professionally re-polished to gleam, making
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Brass
Cartier Vintage Art Deco 1920s Lorgnettes/Opera Glasses in Platinum w/ Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
bridge on glasses
Accented with 9 beautiful round diamonds on glasses and 6 smaller diamonds on cord
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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W 2.25 in D 0.5 in L 1 in
Black Silk Velvet Gold Bouillon Beaded Opera Coat w Blue Silk Lining-S-M, 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
the interior paint on the glass beads.
Shawl collar opera coat with gold fishscale Chinoiserie
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1920s Unknown Antique Opera Glasses
Size: none; compare to size med-large
Rare Mariano Fortuny Silk Crepe Coat
By Fortuny
Located in New York, NY
Century.
Venetian glass beads and silk cord are used to decorate the fabric edges and closures
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Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Opera Glasses
Antique Victorian Folding Lorgnette Reading Glasses Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and Antique lorgnette finely crafted in platinum with a folding opera glasses with a
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1910s Edwardian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Diamond
Antique Gold Lorgnette
Located in New York, NY
Antique Gold Lorgnette
An intricately designed yellow gold lorgnette with folding opera glasses
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Early 20th Century Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Gold Victorian Vintage Spectacles Lorgnette Eyeglasses with Handle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Opera glasses weighing 20.9 grams.
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Gold
H 2.25 in W 4.5 in D 0.13 in
Diamond Lorgnette Necklace
Located in New York, NY
cabochon moonstone, featuring foldable lorgnette opera glasses
Neck Length: 25"
Pendant Length: 4"
Glasses
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1920s Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Wooden Cased Inkwell Intricately Modelled as a Binocular Case, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Intricately carved in fruitwood, modelled as a leather case for opera glasses, circa 1900. Lifting
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Early 1900s European Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Fruitwood
H 2.5 in W 4.75 in D 2.25 in
Set 3 wall plaques plates of opera music Faust from Creil Montereau
By Lebeuf Milliet & Cie Creil Montereau
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Musical Subjects, representing 3 famous operas with various characters illustrating the theme and musical
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Faience
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
Art Deco Glass Plate "Ondines" René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
A highly visual and attractive Art Deco glass plate with raised pattern of swirling sea nymphs
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Glass
Early 20th Century Art Deco Glass Salver entitled Algues Salver by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
An inspiring early 20th Century Art Deco glass salver decorated with swirling fronds of seaweed
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Glass
H 3.15 in Dm 14.18 in
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
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Glass
Exquisite Baccarat "Elephant" 'Cave A Liquor' - Exposition Universelle 1878
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
illustrious Exposition Universelle of 1878, stands as an exceptional work of art, crafted from frosted glass
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Opera Glasses
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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
H 25 in W 23.5 in D 9.25 in
Opera ceiling project 1
By Paul Albert BESNARD
Located in Pasadena, CA
stained glass. In 1910-1911 he traveled extensively around India, and the paintings from this trip were
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Pastel
Opera Ceiling Project II
By Paul Albert BESNARD
Located in Pasadena, CA
stained glass. In 1910-1911 he traveled extensively around India, and the paintings from this trip were
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Pastel
Jacques Léonard Maillet - Allegorical Statue In Solid Silver - 19th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Ville, and the Opera.
His work, very marked by ancient and biblical themes, also includes small
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1860s French Greco Roman Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
Archaic polychrome majolica albarello
Located in Brescia, IT
: altezza cm 18,5 x 8 (diametro base) x 9 (diametro superiore)
Centro Italia , XV° secolo
Nel caso l’opera
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Terracotta
Goldscheider Art Déco Figure 'Harvey' or 'Spanish Dance', Stephan Dakon, c 1927
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Stefan Dakon
Located in Vienna, AT
the German State Opera and received first paid appearances as a dancer in Hungary and Austria. She
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Ceramic
H 18.71 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in
Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Footed Cups and Dessert Plates Set for 10 Hand Painted
By Ambrosius Lamm
Located in Austin, TX
own famous patterns such as Wagner opera scenes, romantic pattern and gold net floral.
His work was
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1910s German Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
Talisman Sienna Brown by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set Dinner 50pc
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
opera, Christofle creates timeless pieces that emphasize artistry and sophistication in every detail
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Late 19th Century Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Silver Plate
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Thekla Harth-Altmann Rosenthal Porcelain Enrico Caruso Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Italian Opera singer and Tenor Enrico Caruso (Italian, 1873-1921). He stands on an oval shaped pedestal
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1910s German Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
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H 7.88 in W 2.56 in D 2.37 in
19th C. French Silvered Bronze Islamic Arabesque Motif Centerpiece Att. E Lièvre
By Edouard Lievre
Located in New York, NY
L'Escalier de Cristal, located near the Opera, 6 rue Scribe in Paris. These exceptional vases are very
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19th Century French Islamic Antique Opera Glasses
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Bronze
H 9.5 in W 24 in D 12 in
Talisman Sienna Brown by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 36 Pcs
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
opera, Christofle creates timeless pieces that emphasize artistry and sophistication in every detail
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Late 19th Century Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Goldscheider Art Deco Odalisque 'Aida' by Josef Lorenzl, Around 1925
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Josef Lorenzl
Located in Vienna, AT
opera 'Aida' by Giuseppe Verdi, which tells the fate of the odalisque Aida, an Ethiopian king's daughter
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Ceramic
H 18.51 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in
Japonisme Style Porcelaine Planter Signed L'Escalier de Cristal 19th C
By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in Paris, FR
before being managed by Lahoche and the Pannier family. The shop was transferred to the new Opéra, at 6
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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Vienna Picture Plate 'Lohengrin' Painted by Franz Wagner, circa 1900
By Franz Wagner, Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
painted scene from Richard Wagner's opera ' Lohengrin '- figures of the royal court in front of castle
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Dinner Fish Set Service for 14 Hand Painted, Ca 1930
By Ambrosius Lamm
Located in Austin, TX
and gold beading. Ambrosius Lamm created his own famous patterns such as Wagner opera scenes, romantic
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1920s German Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Porcelain Mural Fountain Attributed to L'Escalier de Cristal, c. 1880
By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in PARIS, FR
, specialized in glass products and ceramics but also suggested furniture and bronze sculptures. It was led from
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1880s French Chinoiserie Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Bronze
H 24.02 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
Meissen Commedia Dell'Arte Group Harlequin Family by J.J. Kaendler Germany c1870
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
periods were representative total works of art. They lasted days, weeks, or months. Masked ball, opera
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1850s German Rococo Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
H 6.89 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
Jar, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Foundry: Eug. Blot Paris, Design: JOUANT
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
model preserved in Angers in the Maine-et-Loire prefecture8
-Léo Delibes, marble bust, National Opera of
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Metal
H 8.08 in W 3.94 in D 3.55 in
Goldscheider Figurine 'Aida' by Josef Lorenzl, Vienna, around 1925
By Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
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On a black, cambered, stepped oval base.
The figure was inspired by the famous opera 'Aida' by
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Ceramic
French Art Nouveau Pottery Blue Green Vase Denbac Ceramic Pot
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
and gifts at 25 Boulevard Haussmann near the Opera in Paris. Vase in perfect condition.
Please
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica tray, Lombardy 19th century
Located in Brescia, IT
decori floreali.
Dimensioni cm 36,7 x 28 x 4
L'opera, come ogni altro nostro oggetto, sarà venduta
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Early 19th Century Italian Other Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Maiolica
19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Centerpiece with Crystal Attributed to Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Miami, FL
successful opera singer, as were his brother Jean and his sister Josephine. He made his debut in Aida in
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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
H 14.5 in Dm 12.5 in
La loge by Jean-Gabriel Domergue
By Jean-Gabriel Domergue
Located in New Orleans, LA
sits beside her, peering into opera glasses. The slender, modern woman of La loge exudes confidence and
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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Oil, Panel
Christofle French Sterling Silver Two-Handled Covered Dish Bowl /Tureen Art Deco
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
example the decorations on the roof of the Opera Garnier in Paris. Its work is present in many major
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 5.25 in W 9.75 in D 14.75 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Three-Piece Bachelor Tea Service
By George Richards Elkington
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the late 18th century and by the early 20th century the fable had influenced an opera and silent film
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1860s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Opera Glasses
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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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 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 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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