A stunning pair of late Victorian or Edwardian Opera glasses dating to the turn of the century, around 1900. French in origin, each eye piece is signed, Iris, Paris together with the mark for Iris ("I" inside shaped lozenge). The telescopic lorgnette handle extends from 5" to 7 1/2". They are clad in the most decorative Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with it's magical iridescent qualities. The metallic frame is made from brass covered in the original gilding with a nice soft antique patina. Excellent working condition, measuring 5" wide x 1 3/4" expanding to 2" while folded up. Complete with a drawstring pochette. Item: 44562 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 44562
Dimensions
Height = 4.4 cm (2")
Width = 12.7 cm (5")
Depth = 5.1 cm (2")
Antique Opera Glasses - Mother of Pearl c.1900, Signed, Iris, Paris
Price
£395
| $520 USD | €469 EUR
Item Ref
44562
Description
A stunning pair of late Victorian or Edwardian Opera glasses dating to the turn of the century, around 1900. French in origin, each eye piece is signed, Iris, Paris together with the mark for Iris ("I" inside shaped lozenge). The telescopic lorgnette handle extends from 5" to 7 1/2". They are clad in the most decorative Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with it's magical iridescent qualities. The metallic frame is made from brass covered in the original gilding with a nice soft antique patina. Excellent working condition, measuring 5" wide x 1 3/4" expanding to 2" while folded up. Complete with a drawstring pochette. Item: 44562 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 44562
Dimensions
Height = 4.4 cm (2")
Width = 12.7 cm (5")
Depth = 5.1 cm (2")