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A Pair of Opera Glasses with Original Case, English Circa 1900
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A Pair of Opera Glasses with Original Case, English Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
Sold 13 December 2025 · Robert Belcher Antiques
This “Pair of Opera Glasses with Original Case, English Circa 1900” found a buyer.

It was listed by Robert Belcher Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

This beautiful pair of English opera glasses is in pristine original condition.

The glasses are made to a high quality in brass with ornate beading. They have a fully adjustable action with faux tortoiseshell barrels and a superb 18ct gold-plated and black enamel finish throughout their adjustable structure, which is in faultless condition.

The opera glasses come with their original fine hinged leather case with a folding top strap and a blue silk lining. The hinged lid has an ornate pressed button gilt catch, which is in full working order.

The glasses have high quality optics which work very well with precise adjustment and clear vision.

English, circa 1900

Dimensions of the case

Height 7cm x width 11cm x depth 5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated these Antique Brass Opera Glasses to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181136
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

Instagram: robertbelcherantiques

Description
This beautiful pair of English opera glasses is in pristine original condition.

The glasses are made to a high quality in brass with ornate beading.

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They have a fully adjustable action with faux tortoiseshell barrels and a superb 18ct gold-plated and black enamel finish throughout their adjustable structure, which is in faultless condition.
Robert Belcher Antiques
fig 1. A pair of vintage brass and tortoiseshell-patterned opera glasses featuring a central focusing wheel, viewed against a plain white background.
fig 1. A Pair of Opera Glasses with Original Case, English Circa 1900

The opera glasses come with their original fine hinged leather case with a folding top strap and a blue silk lining. The hinged lid has an ornate pressed button gilt catch, which is in full working order.

The glasses have high quality optics which work very well with precise adjustment and clear vision.

English, circa 1900

Dimensions of the case

Height 7cm x width 11cm x depth 5cm

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated these Antique Brass Opera Glasses to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181136
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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Archive I A pair of vintage brass and tortoiseshell-patterned opera glasses featuring a central focusing wheel, viewed against a plain white background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Pair of Opera Glasses with Original Case, English Circa 1900

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Worcestershire
United Kingdom

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Verified Since Jul 2017
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A pair of vintage brass and tortoiseshell-patterned opera glasses featuring a central focusing wheel, viewed against a plain white background.
A pair of opera glasses with original case, English circa 1900
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A pair of vintage brass and tortoiseshell-patterned opera glasses featuring a central focusing wheel, viewed against a plain white background.
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  • ObjectScientific Instruments
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialBrass, Glass, Faux Tortoiseshell
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCentral focusing wheel, Knurled brass trim, Dual barrels, Extendable eyepieces
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

Opera glasses gained immense popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries as essential accessories for attendees at theatres, operas, and concert halls, allowing patrons in upper-tier seating to get a closer view of the stage.

Traditional opera glasses were typically manufactured using brass, gilt bronze, or steel frames, often embellished with decorative panels of mother-of-pearl, enamel, tortoiseshell, or leather coverings on the barrels.

Authenticity is generally determined by examining the quality of the metal casting, the clarity of the glass lenses, the presence of maker marks or patent numbers, and evidence of genuine age-related wear such as light patina on the brass.

These small collectibles can be displayed on a bookshelf, within a glass-fronted cabinet, or styled on a coffee table alongside art books to add a touch of historical curiosity and refined detail to a room.

Optics and metal bodies should be dusted gently with a soft microfibre cloth. Avoid using harsh chemical cleaners, abrasives, or excessive moisture, which can damage delicate finishes, patinas, and vintage glass coatings.
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