Opera viewers - 1850-1900 - France
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Opera glasses, two-piece vintage brass and mother-of-pearl lot from France, dating circa 1880–1910, in reasonable physical condition and not tested for functionality.
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The opera glasses are decorated with genuine mother-of-pearl panels and feature a central focusing mechanism. The mother-of-pearl is complete and in very good condition, with an attractive natural iridescent appearance.
The second object is a small extendable brass monocular telescope or pocket spyglass. It has an elegant cylindrical form and shows an appealing aged patina consistent with its age.
Both objects are unmarked and are believed to be of French origin, dating from approximately 1880–1910.
Dimensions and weight:
Opera glasses:
* Width: approximately 10 cm
* Height: approximately 8 cm
* Weight: 136 grams
Pocket telescope:
* Closed length: approximately 10.5 cm
* Diameter: approximately 3.5 cm
* Weight: 51 grams
The opera glasses are in very good antique condition. The pocket telescope shows visible signs of age, patina and wear. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.
A decorative and collectable antique optical lot, suitable for collectors of opera glasses, scientific instruments and 19th-century curiosities.
The opera glasses are decorated with genuine mother-of-pearl panels and feature a central focusing mechanism. The mother-of-pearl is complete and in very good condition, with an attractive natural iridescent appearance.
The second object is a small extendable brass monocular telescope or pocket spyglass. It has an elegant cylindrical form and shows an appealing aged patina consistent with its age.
Both objects are unmarked and are believed to be of French origin, dating from approximately 1880–1910.
Dimensions and weight:
Opera glasses:
* Width: approximately 10 cm
* Height: approximately 8 cm
* Weight: 136 grams
Pocket telescope:
* Closed length: approximately 10.5 cm
* Diameter: approximately 3.5 cm
* Weight: 51 grams
The opera glasses are in very good antique condition. The pocket telescope shows visible signs of age, patina and wear. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.
A decorative and collectable antique optical lot, suitable for collectors of opera glasses, scientific instruments and 19th-century curiosities.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
2
Material
Brass, Shell
Country of origin
France
Style
Vintage
Physical condition
Fair
Functional condition
Not tested
Height
8 cm
Width
10 cm
Type
Opera viewers
Depth
3.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Title additional information
French antique lot
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