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Antique Victorian-era 925 sterling silver opera glasses by AGL, dating to 1900–1910, in good condition with some wear, featuring a spiral focus mechanism and relief detailing; one lens is missing and dimensions are 10.7 × 11.5 × 5 cm.
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An antique Victorian-era 925 sterling silver opera glass (theatre binocular).
Anchor mark: Birmingham.
Walking lion mark: British 925 sterling silver.
Script letter 'a': Date mark for 1900.
Features exquisite relief detailing and a spiral mechanism for focus adjustment.
Originally used by the aristocracy for attending the opera (hence the name "opera glasses").
The central adjustment knob operates smoothly, allowing for clear focusing (for elegant opera viewing).
Dimensions: 10.7 × 11.5 × 5 cm. Condition as shown in the photos; please examine the original images carefully. Note: One lens is missing.
Weight: 409 grams.
Seller's Story
I am a middle-aged man living in Italy, born in the 1970s. I love life, sports, collecting, and visiting European antique fairs and shops. I collect old and medieval objects from the East and Europe, including porcelain, silverware, bronzeware, banknotes, and stamps. This is my life.
Translated by Google TranslateAn antique Victorian-era 925 sterling silver opera glass (theatre binocular).
Anchor mark: Birmingham.
Walking lion mark: British 925 sterling silver.
Script letter 'a': Date mark for 1900.
Features exquisite relief detailing and a spiral mechanism for focus adjustment.
Originally used by the aristocracy for attending the opera (hence the name "opera glasses").
The central adjustment knob operates smoothly, allowing for clear focusing (for elegant opera viewing).
Dimensions: 10.7 × 11.5 × 5 cm. Condition as shown in the photos; please examine the original images carefully. Note: One lens is missing.
Weight: 409 grams.
Seller's Story
I am a middle-aged man living in Italy, born in the 1970s. I love life, sports, collecting, and visiting European antique fairs and shops. I collect old and medieval objects from the East and Europe, including porcelain, silverware, bronzeware, banknotes, and stamps. This is my life.
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Era
1900-2000
Brand
AGL
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition, used with some signs of wear
Size
M
Estimated period
1900-1910
