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Handsome Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses - Lorgnette Handle
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Handsome Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses - Lorgnette Handle

1900 - 1920
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Sold 20 February 2025 · Puckerings
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A stunning pair of French Mother of Pearl Opera glasses dating to c.1910. They have been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring them to their former glory.

The underside of the frame is signed by the maker (a letter "M" over a crown) and also "France".

They have a long substantial Mother of Pearl handle, made longer once extended. They remain in excellent condition and in full working order. Folded up, they measure 6" x 2" x 2". Edwardian in era, dating to c.1910.

Item: 44285

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Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated these Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.1cm (2.01")
Width
15.2cm (5.98")
Depth
5.1cm (2.01")
Reference Numbers
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SA1086942
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44285
Description
A stunning pair of French Mother of Pearl Opera glasses dating to c.1910. They have been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring them to their former glory.

The underside of the frame is signed by the maker (a letter "M" over a crown) and also "France".

fig 1. Antique brass opera glasses with mother of pearl panels and an extended lorgnette handle rest against a neutral background.
fig 1. Handsome Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses - Lorgnette Handle

They have a long substantial Mother of Pearl handle, made longer once extended. They remain in excellent condition and in full working order. Folded up, they measure 6" x 2" x 2". Edwardian in era, dating to c.1910.

Item: 44285

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated these Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses to the 1910s.

Height
5.1cm (2.01")
Width
15.2cm (5.98")
Depth
5.1cm (2.01")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1086942
Dealers Internal Ref
44285
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Antique brass opera glasses with mother of pearl panels and an extended lorgnette handle rest against a neutral background.
Handsome Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses - Lorgnette Handle
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Antique brass opera glasses with mother of pearl panels and an extended lorgnette handle rest against a neutral background.
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  • ObjectOptical Instruments
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBrass, Mother of Pearl, Glass
  • ColourGold, Iridescent White
  • MotifsExtendable lorgnette handle, Mother of pearl barrel panels, Central brass focusing screw
  • SizeH 5.1 cm (2 in) x W 15.2 cm (6 in) x D 5.1 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Opera glasses are small, low-magnification optical telescopes used historically by theatregoers to view performances up close, frequently embellished with decorative materials such as mother of pearl.

Traditional opera glasses were typically constructed from brass, bronze, or gilt metal, often featuring decorative panels made from mother of pearl, enamel, tortoiseshell, or leather.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-appropriate manufacturing techniques, such as hand-threaded focusing wheels, genuine mother of pearl inlays, and maker marks or signatures often engraved near the eye-cups.

These items make sophisticated decorative objects and can be displayed on a bookshelf, desk, or mantelpiece within decorative display trays or on brass stands.

Optics should be cleaned gently using a microfiber cloth without harsh chemical solvents, and metal components should be kept dry to prevent tarnish and protect delicate shell inlays.
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