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Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
The Dorking Desk Shop
for sale €88     $95
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Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses

1920 - 1940
Description

Lovely set of Mother of Pearl opera glasses. Good magnification and clear imaging.

Size 4 x 2 x 3 inches tall (11 x 5 x 8 cm tall)

Price £75

Stock no. 6155

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated these Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses to the 1930s.

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SA1229521
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6155
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Description
Lovely set of Mother of Pearl opera glasses. Good magnification and clear imaging.

Size 4 x 2 x 3 inches tall (11 x 5 x 8 cm tall)

Price £75

Stock no. 6155

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated these Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229521
Dealers Internal Ref
6155
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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A pair of antique mother-of-pearl and metal opera glasses with a central focusing wheel.
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Archive I A pair of antique mother-of-pearl and metal opera glasses with a central focusing wheel.

Mother of Pearl opera glasses

Archive II A pair of antique mother-of-pearl and metal opera glasses with a central focusing wheel. View II
Archive III A pair of antique mother-of-pearl and metal opera glasses with a central focusing wheel. View III
Archive IV A pair of antique mother-of-pearl and metal opera glasses with a central focusing wheel. View IV
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The Dorking Desk Shop
Telephone 01306 883327
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Dorking
Surrey
RH4 1BU
United Kingdom
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The Dorking Desk Shop
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A pair of antique mother-of-pearl and metal opera glasses with a central focusing wheel.
Mother of Pearl opera glasses
Ref: SA1229521
A pair of antique mother-of-pearl and metal opera glasses with a central focusing wheel.
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Opera glasses, or theatre binoculars, are compact, low-magnification optical devices designed primarily for indoor performances. Popularised in the nineteenth century, particularly during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, they enabled audience members to observe stage performers clearly from theatrical boxes and balconies.

These instruments were typically constructed using a brass or aluminium internal framework, fitted with glass lenses. The exterior barrels were frequently finished with decorative materials such as mother-of-pearl (nacre), tortoiseshell, enamel, or polished leather.

Authentic period examples feature precise metalwork, glass optics, and natural materials showing minor age-related patination or wear. Look for central wheel focusing mechanisms, maker signatures stamped near the eyepieces, and hand-fitted shell panels rather than modern synthetic substitutes.

Small optical antiques serve as curio objects when arranged alongside leather-bound books, brass scientific instruments, or framed botanical prints. Displaying them on a tray, shelf, or desk adds texture and historical interest to modern vignette arrangements.

Maintain the materials by wiping metal parts and shell panels with a dry, soft microfibre cloth. Avoid chemical solvents, water immersion, or abrasive cleaners, and store the object in a dry climate away from direct heat to prevent the natural shell from warping or delaminating.
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