Stylish Aluminium and Mother of Pearl Extending Opera Glasses – Circa 1920

Name: Stylish Aluminium and Mother of Pearl Extending Opera Glasses – Circa 1920
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1090239
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Kingsdown Antiques

Description

A very stylish pair of aluminium and mother of pearl Opera Glasses with an extending handle that can be disconnected if desired. Aluminium was very fashionable during this era and these opera glasses are in great condition, and in full working order. They come with a green cloth bag for safe keeping.

*The disconnecting handle is based on a slot and twist system. Slot the catch on the right side of the main body of the opera glasses into the handle. The handle should now be parallel to the main body but extending out to the back. Then gently twist downwards until the handle is 90 degrees to the glasses body.

Measurements:

Height: 1 1/2" (approx. 4cm)

Width: 4" (approx. 10cm)

Depth: 2 3/8" (approx. 6cm)

Handle length: 5 1/2" (approx. 14cm)

Handle length (extended): 9" (approx. 23cm)

Total weight: 210g

In good condition – there is no damage to the mother of pearl.

Physical Dimensions

Height

4cm (1.57")

Width

10cm (3.94")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1090239

Dealers Internal Reference

P51042

Dealers Notes

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Description

A very stylish pair of aluminium and mother of pearl Opera Glasses with an extending handle that can be disconnected if desired.

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Aluminium was very fashionable during this era and these opera glasses are in great condition, and in full working order.

Kingsdown Antiques

They come with a green cloth bag for safe keeping.

fig 1. Stylish Aluminium and Mother of Pearl Extending Opera Glasses – circa 1920 — fig 1. Stylish Aluminium and Mother of Pearl Extending Opera Glasses – Circa 1920

The disconnecting handle is based on a slot and twist system. Slot the catch on the right side of the main body of the opera glasses into the handle. The handle should now be parallel to the main body but extending out to the back. Then gently twist downwards until the handle is 90 degrees to the glasses body.