Opera Glasses, Binoculars & Spy Glasses

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Candy Powers

Ephemeral Elegance

Floran Enamel Lorgnette, ca. 1890

Mother Of Pearl Jewelry

Antique Keys

Rare 19th-century French ivory opera glasses

a pair of binoculars sitting on top of a black table with gold trimmings

Antique Phone

Victorian Accessories

Antique French Lemaire Paris Mother Of Pearl Opera Glasses With Extending Lorgnette Handle c.19th Century

two red and gold binoculars with angels on them

Opera Gloves

Microscopes

Red Decor

This gorgeous set of enamel decorated opera glasses features two cherubs or putti, one on each barrel. Enameled red roses and other flowers decoration extend around the entire body of the glasses. The background is a stunning ruby red. The metalwork is brass, with mother of pearl eyepieces. They are likely French, and date to the late 1800's. There are no markings or signature indicating their manufacturer. The mechanism properly extends and retracts.