Fine Pair Asprey Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses C.1910

Name: Fine Pair Asprey Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses C.1910
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1098289
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Puckerings

Description

A petite pair of antique Opera glasses retailed by the top-notch London retailer, Asprey of Bond Street.

Beautifully made in France for Asprey, signed by the manufacturer. The brass frame has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring them to their former glory. The body, eye pieces and handle are clad in Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with it's magical iridescent qualities.

This pair has a highly desirable two-drawer lorgnette handle, an elegant look at the Opera House or Theatre.

Signed on the underside, "Asprey", they date to the beginning of the twentieth century and remain in excellent condition with good clear optics. Complete with a newer velvet bag. The underside also has a charming engraving "1st Prize Turkey Trot". The turkey trot was a dance made popular in the early 1900s. The Turkey Trot was done to fast ragtime music popular in the decade from 1900 to 1910 such as Scott Joplin's Maple Leaf Rag.

When folded up, they measure 4 1/4" x 2" x 2

Item: 44469

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Physical Dimensions

Height

5.1cm (2.01")

Width

10.8cm (4.25")

Depth

5.1cm (2.01")

Declaration

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1098289

Dealers Internal Reference

44469

Dealers Notes

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Description

A petite pair of antique Opera glasses retailed by the top-notch London retailer, Asprey of Bond Street.

Beautifully made in France for Asprey, signed by the manufacturer. The brass frame has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring them to their former glory.

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The body, eye pieces and handle are clad in Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with it's magical iridescent qualities.

Puckerings

fig 1. Fine Pair Asprey Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1910 — fig 1. Fine Pair Asprey Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses C.1910

This pair has a highly desirable two-drawer lorgnette handle, an elegant look at the Opera House or Theatre.

Signed on the underside, "Asprey", they date to the beginning of the twentieth century and remain in excellent condition with good clear optics. Complete with a newer velvet bag. The underside also has a charming engraving "1st Prize Turkey Trot". The turkey trot was a dance made popular in the early 1900s. The Turkey Trot was done to fast ragtime music popular in the decade from 1900 to 1910 such as Scott Joplin's Maple Leaf Rag.

When folded up, they measure 4 1/4" x 2" x 2

Item: 44469

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Physical Dimensions

Height

5.1cm (2.01")

Width

10.8cm (4.25")

Depth

5.1cm (2.01")

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1910s.