Lot 14 - A magnificent pair of 19th century belle epoch opera glasses in binocular form, with gilt brass mounting with meander and bead trim, the body made of a fine organic ivory like substance, with the upper eyeglasses set in elephant ivory with tortoiseshell surrounds for the viewing chambers, accompanied by the original silk and canvas case, est. c.1870-1890
As found, with age related wear; cracks to ivory body as appropriate to age, along with yellowing, with case in heavily worn condition, however overall excellent
Dimensions whilst in case:
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Description
A magnificent pair of 19th century belle epoch opera glasses in binocular form, with gilt brass mounting with meander and bead trim, the body made of a fine organic ivory like substance, with the upper eyeglasses set in elephant ivory with tortoiseshell surrounds for the viewing chambers, accompanied by the original silk and canvas case, est. c.1870-1890
As found, with age related wear; cracks to ivory body as appropriate to age, along with yellowing, with case in heavily worn condition, however overall excellent
Dimensions whilst in case:
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