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French Victorian Brass Opera Glasses
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian mother of pearl and brass opera glasses with handle
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case
Located in Miami, FL
Binoculars opera glasses with leather case.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Scientific Instruments

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Bakelite

Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case
Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case
H 2.95 in W 4.3 in D 1.77 in
Opera Glasses, Binoculars by G.Rodenstock
Located in Miami, FL
Opera glasses, binoculars by G. Rodenstock.
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Late 20th Century German Art Deco Scientific Instruments

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Bakelite

Opera Glasses, Binoculars by G.Rodenstock
Opera Glasses, Binoculars by G.Rodenstock
H 7.5 in W 4.33 in D 1.77 in
Lemaire Enamel Opera Glasses
Located in New York, NY
Lemaire Enamel Opera Glasses made in Paris circa 1930's with hand enamel painted 18th Century
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1920s French Decorative Objects

Lemaire Enamel Opera Glasses
Lemaire Enamel Opera Glasses
H 2 in W 1.75 in L 5 in
French Metamorphic Opera Glasses, 18K Gold
Located in New Orleans, LA
These unique 18K metamorphic gold French opera glasses are the epitome of both elegance and luxury
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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

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Gold

Sterling Silver Folding Opera Glasses - Antique Victorian (1895)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of sterling silver folding opera glasses; an addition to
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Sterling Silver

LeMaire, Paris, Mother of Pearl Lorgnette Opera Glasses Exquisite, Rare
Located in Southbury, CT
This pair of opera glasses -created by what is indisputably the finest creator of opera glasses in
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Vanity Items

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Brass

Pair of Early 20th century French brass Opera Glass, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful pair of mop and brass opera glasses dating from the beginning of the 20th century
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Antique Early 1900s French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique French Lorgnette Binoculars or Opera Glasses in Brass & Mother of Pearl
By LeRoy
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique lorgnette opera glasses were made by LeRoy of France in approximately 1880 in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

French enamel, brass and mother of pearl Opera Glasses
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of French enamel, brass and mother of pearl opera glasses, pink enamelled and jewelled
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Antique 1880s French Scientific Instruments

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Brass, Enamel

Pair of Early 20th century French Brass Opera Glasses, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful French opera glasses in Mop and brass dating from the beginning of the 20th century
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Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

14k Gold lorgnette tortoise handle opera glasses
Located in Wallkill, NY
or opera glasses with a short handle set in Gold. ** This is out of our massive collection of Hopi
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1930s Unknown Visors

Pair of LeMaire Fabt Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses/Binoculars
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Pair of French Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses By LeMaire Fabt with Original Case. Circa
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Antique Early 1900s French Desk Accessories

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Brass

Pair of French Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses Circa 1900, Verdi et Paris. Length 4 1/8 in
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20th Century Other

Antique French Opera Glasses, Boise Opticien, 19 Quai de L'Horloge, Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique French Opera Glasses, Boise Opticien, 19 Quai de L'Horloge, Paris. The aluminum frame with
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20th Century Other

Lanvin Paris c1950s Gouache Opera Glasses by Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002)
By Alexander Warren Montel
Located in Bristol, CT
Original gouache advert depicting four raised sets of arms clutching "Opera Glasses" by Alexander
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1950s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Pair Of Vintage Cased Opera Glasses, French, Brass, Binocular, Mid 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage cased opera glasses. A French, brass and Mother of Pearl Galilean
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Art Nouveau Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles Antique Austria 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
eyeglasses or opera glasses feature a "folding" frames that overlap one another. The lenses snap open into an
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

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Gold Plate

Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl & Brass Opera Glasses with Case by LeMaire Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage French mother-of-pearl and brass opera glasses with case by LeMaire of Paris
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Mid-20th Century French Historical Memorabilia

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Brass

Art Nouveau Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles Antique Austria 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
eyeglasses or opera glasses feature a "folding" frames that overlap one another. The lenses snap open into an
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by Chevalier of Paris
By Chevalier Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage mother-of-pearl and brass opera glasses made by Chevalier in Paris, circa 1960s
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Mid-20th Century French Historical Memorabilia

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Brass

Art Nouveau Pearl and Diamond Gold Lorgnettes, Antique Folding Opera Glasses
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Art Nouveau Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Lorgnettes, Antique folding Opera
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Vanity Items

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

WOMAN WITH OPERA GLASSES (STUDY FOR "IN THE LOGE").
By Mary Cassatt
Located in Portland, ME
Cassatt, Mary. WOMAN WITH OPERA GLASSES (STUDY FOR "IN THE LOGE"). Drawing, Pencil, circa 1878. 5
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1870s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

14k Gold lorgnette handle opera glasses
Located in Wallkill, NY
This gorgeous antique lorgnette is a beautiful example of old-world style and features exceptionally elegant details. As you can see, this lorgnette features "folding" frames that ov...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau More Jewelry

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dovima with Opera Glasses, Corday, 1961
By William Helburn
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an edition of 50. See below for other editions available. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1960s Photography

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Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin

Fine Pair Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris c.1910
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine pair of Edwardian opera glasses made from Mother of Pearl and the polished brass; made
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Fine Pair Golden Guilloche Enamel and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Pretty as a picture and in outstanding condition, this lovely pair of early twentieth century opera
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Vintage 1910s French Scientific Instruments

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Brass, Enamel

ART DECO Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Opera Glasses
Located in San Fernando, CA
inch glasses Handle 1.75 inches long Weight: 27.5 Grams Circa 1920s In great looking and working
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Vintage 1920s Vanity Items

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Diamond, Platinum

14K Art Nouveau Krementz Opera Glasses Lorgnette
By Krementz & Co
Located in Big Bend, WI
. This lorgnette from the Art Nouveau period c1900. This piece has a pair of folding glasses held within
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Folding Opera Glasses Tooled Leather in Purse Form
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Folding Pera Glasses Tooled Leather in Purse Form LA Migninne, Paris marked 4.25 x 5 x
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20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Vintage 14k Gold Collectible Lorgnette Opera Glasses & Rope Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This vintage collectible lorgnette necklace is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold. It is very well detailed and features floral patterns throughout with an olympic style torch on both ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brass Lorgnettes 'Long-Handled Opera Glasses' Mid-Century Italian Design 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
A splendid pair of 'lorgnettes' (long-handled opera, or theatre, glasses). Lorgnettes, eye glasses
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Vintage 1930s Italian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

LORGNETTE 1920 Art Deco Folding Opera Glass Spectacles Pendant In 14Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco foldable lorgnette pendant. This is a beautiful foldable opera lorgnette, created in
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Cartier Vintage Art Deco 1920s Lorgnettes/Opera Glasses in Platinum w/ Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
bridge on glasses Accented with 9 beautiful round diamonds on glasses and 6 smaller diamonds on cord
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

Colmont Ft Paris Mother of Pearl French Opera Glasses With Leather Case, 1890s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning set of opera or theatre glasses in original leather case. By Colmont FT Paris France
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Historical Memorabilia

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Brass

Opera Theatre Glasses, Binoculars with Leather Case
Located in Miami, FL
Good quality pair of opera glasses, binoculars with their original leather case. In very good
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20th Century French Scientific Instruments

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Glass, Bakelite

Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Binoculars With Leather Case France 1920s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Glasses With Leather Case, France 1920s A stunning set of
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

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Brass

Antique Gold Lorgnette
Located in New York, NY
Antique Gold Lorgnette An intricately designed yellow gold lorgnette with folding opera glasses
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Early 20th Century Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Lorgnette
Antique Gold Lorgnette
W 3.75 in L 6.75 in
Antique 14K Gold Victorian Vintage Spectacles Lorgnette Eyeglasses with Handle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Opera glasses weighing 20.9 grams.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Wooden Cased Inkwell Intricately Modelled as a Binocular Case, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Intricately carved in fruitwood, modelled as a leather case for opera glasses, circa 1900. Lifting
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Antique Early 1900s European Inkwells

Materials

Fruitwood

Fornasetti ‘Opera’ decorative dishes, vintage pair (ashtrays, wall decorations)
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
Piero Fornasetti, Italy (designer) 'Melodramma' (Opera) series decorative dishes, (dishes
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Piero Fornasetti Complete Set of Eight Ceramic Coasters, Italian Opera
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
-turvy world”), After opera by Antonio Salieri, 1950-60s The set of whimsical pottery barware pottery
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Ceramic

Set 3 wall plaques plates of opera music Faust from Creil Montereau
By Lebeuf Milliet & Cie Creil Montereau
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Musical Subjects, representing 3 famous operas with various characters illustrating the theme and musical
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Ceramics

Materials

Faience

French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris
Located in Norwell, MA
opened his firm in 1847, making military and civilian binoculars and opera glasses. This pair is part of
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Antique 1840s European Nautical Objects

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Brass

Victorian Carved 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lorgnette with Folding Reading Glasses
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Shown here are a pair of incredible vintage hinged reading / opera glasses from the Victorian era
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1910s Art Nouveau Lemaire-Like Brass Binoculars/Glasses and Leather Case, France
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in North Miami, FL
1910s Art Nouveau Lemaire-like gilt brass expandable sportier binoculars/opera glasses with leather
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

Marco! A Caricature of a opera lover engineer. Made in Italy without mold, 2024
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The best of our artist come when they create something inspired by reality. This sculpture is created by them just by having pictures of the person they want to represent and some li...
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2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Doublé Art Deco Face-a-Main Lorgnette, 1920s
Located in Delft, NL
A Doublé Art Deco face-a-main Lorgnette, 1920s Art Deco French hinged spring reading or Opera
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Early 20th Century European Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Couture ChristianLacroixParis SilkSatin RareBlackLacquerTop OversizedEvening Bag
By Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in Chicago, IL
, is ideal for holding multiple evening accessories like long gloves, opera glasses, performance
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Vintage 1980s French Artisan Bangles

Murano Glass Suspension Lamp, Venetian Crystal, Opéra
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Venice, IT
Inspired by the Opéra Garnier, it stands out for its eclectic, decorative character, expressed in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Murano blown Glass Table Lamp Opéra Crystal Venetian Crystal
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Venice, IT
Inspired by the Opéra Garnier, it stands out for its eclectic, decorative character, expressed in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

1980s Italian Floral Print Pegged Skirt
By Christian Lacroix Pret a Porter
Located in New York, NY
makes it quite versatile. Made in the 1990s, it features a print of florals, Eiffel Towers, opera
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1990s Italian Peg Top Skirts

Opera Prima Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier 'Eel Green Glass'
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
16 orbs hand blown in hunter green Glass glass are assembled on a steel frame with a gun metal
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Daum Cameo Glass and Silver Opera 'Muff' Flask or Absinthe Bottle, c1895
By Daum
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Daum Cameo Glass and Silver Opera 'Muff' Flask or Absinthe Bottle, c1895 Additional Information
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Bottles

Materials

Glass

Opera Stardust Gold Chandelier
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
Entirely covered with highly-reflective glass pendants that are meticulously hand-tied by expert
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Leaf, Metal

Opera Stardust Gold Chandelier
Opera Stardust Gold Chandelier
H 31.5 in Dm 43.31 in
Opera Chandelier "Aqua Blue"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Steel and hand blown glass chandelier. 48 Aqua blue glass stones. Gun metal steel frame and brass
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Opera Prima Chandelier, Small Model
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have taken our opera chandelier and created this smaller scale chandelier. 16 hand blown glass
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Chula Vista, CA
19th Century French Opera Military Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris 5 w x 2.5 D x 5.88 H Leather Metal
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Sports Equipment and Mem...

Materials

Metal

Opera Gold and Amber Chandelier
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
each) spread an intense light that sublimely reflects on the thin small elements in amber glass
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

Opera Gold and Amber Chandelier
Opera Gold and Amber Chandelier
H 23.63 in Dm 47.25 in
Opera V1 Vase by Edizione Limitata
By Edizione Limitata
Located in Geneve, CH
: D 35 x H 16.5 cm Materials: Oreo grey + shiny glass Opera is a 21st century collection of
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

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Opera Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of opera glasses is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, all opera glasses available were constructed with great care. There are 85 antique and vintage opera glasses for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 14 modern editions to choose from as well. Opera glasses have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Victorian, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern opera glasses are consistently popular styles. Opera glasses have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier, LeMaire Paris and Charles Betout are consistently popular.

How Much are Opera Glasses?

Prices for opera glasses start at $62 and top out at $75,000 with the average selling for $680.
Questions About Opera Glasses
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, opera glasses work and provide magnification in the range of 3x, sometimes even more. Opera glasses are typically more compact and have an elegance that’s not found in regular binoculars. They’re just what you need to view the stage better during a performance so as not to miss anything. Shop a collection of opera glasses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To identify your opera glasses, look for markings, usually found in inconspicuous areas. Once you have located a maker's mark, use trusted online resources to determine who produced the glasses. Should you encounter difficulty with the identification process, seek the advice of a certified appraiser or antique dealer who is knowledgeable about opera glasses. Shop a diverse assortment of opera glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between opera glasses and binoculars relates to their size and optics. Opera glasses are generally smaller and feature low-power optics. They are usually used only for viewing theatrical performances. Larger, more powerful binoculars have a wide range of uses. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of opera glasses and binoculars.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, opera glasses are not the same as binoculars. Although they resemble one another, opera glasses are usually smaller than binoculars and have lower-power optics that do not magnify as much. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique opera glasses.