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Superb Pair French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses C.1910
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Superb Pair French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses C.1910

1900 - 1920
Sold by Puckerings
Description

A truly stunning pair of French Opera glasses made from polished brass and clad with Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell.

This pair comes with a telescopic lorgnette handle and folds away nicely when not if use.

The optics are in excellent working order, ready to enjoy your special night at the Opera or Ballet.

Dating to c.1910, they remain in excellent condition and come with a newer velvet pouch.

While folded, they measure 5" x 2" x 2".

Item: 44563

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Physical Dimensions
Height
5.1cm (2.01")
Width
12.7cm (5.00")
Depth
5.1cm (2.01")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Mother of Pearl Lorgnette to the 1910s.

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SA1154411
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44563
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Description
A truly stunning pair of French Opera glasses made from polished brass and clad with Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell.

This pair comes with a telescopic lorgnette handle and folds away nicely when not if use.

fig 1. French brass opera glasses featuring mother-of-pearl shell cladding and an extendable side handle on a plain background.
fig 1. Superb Pair French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses C.1910

The optics are in excellent working order, ready to enjoy your special night at the Opera or Ballet.

Dating to c.1910, they remain in excellent condition and come with a newer velvet pouch.

While folded, they measure 5" x 2" x 2".

Item: 44563

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Height
5.1cm (2.01")
Width
12.7cm (5.00")
Depth
5.1cm (2.01")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Mother of Pearl Lorgnette to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1154411
Dealers Internal Ref
44563
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Superb Pair French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses C.1910

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French brass opera glasses featuring mother-of-pearl shell cladding and an extendable side handle on a plain background.
Superb Pair French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1910
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French brass opera glasses featuring mother-of-pearl shell cladding and an extendable side handle on a plain background.
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  • ObjectOpera Glasses
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialBrass, Mother of Pearl, Glass
  • ColourGold and Cream
  • MotifsExtendable lorgnette handle, Mother-of-pearl cladding, Central focusing wheel, Beaded brass trim
  • SizeH 5.1 cm (2 in) x W 12.7 cm (5 in) x D 5.1 cm (2 in)

These Edwardian opera glasses date to c.1910 and originate from France. They take the form of miniature binoculars paired with an extendable telescopic handle, constructed from polished brass and clad with iridescent mother-of-pearl shell plates in cream and pink tones. Details include a central brass focusing wheel, two circular eye-pieces, a ribbed cylindrical handle section with patterned beaded brass trim rings, and a small folding hinge connecting the side arm to the barrel body. The piece measures 5.1 cm high, 12.7 cm wide, and 5.1 cm deep. In a modern interior, this item sits appropriately on an office desk or a library display shelf as an ornamental decorative object. It also functions as a collectible piece of gentleman's library accessories, suitable for placement on a study mantelpiece, in a glass-fronted cabinet, or within a living room display collection.

FAQs

Popularised in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, lorgnette opera glasses feature a folding or telescoping handle allowing the user to view theatrical performances without attaching a strap or holding binoculars directly to the face. They served as both functional magnification tools and high-status fashion accessories among European theatre attendees.

Historical opera glasses typically feature brass or bronze mechanical frames, glass convex optical lenses, and decorative exterior cladding made from natural mother-of-pearl, abalone shell, enamel, or polished leather.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural variations in mother-of-pearl iridescence, smooth mechanical movement on focus wheels, threaded brass assemblies, and appropriate age-related patina or minor surface oxidisation on exposed metal parts.

Antique optical items are commonly displayed on top of stacked vintage books, arranged inside glass cloches, placed on decorative brass trays, or incorporated into shelf displays within a home office or library setting.

Clean optical glass gently with a dry microfibre cloth. Avoid using harsh chemical polishes or water on mother-of-pearl, as liquid can damage organic shell layers and adhesives; wipe shell surfaces using a dry, soft cotton cloth.
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