unusual antique mother of pearl abalone shell monocular c1900

Description

A handsome little French monocular made from polished brass and most attractively clad in Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell, interspersed with the darker Abalone shell creating a striped design.
The eyepiece is too created from Mother of pearl. The brass has all been professionally re-polished to gleam creating a most attractive piece.
A few little dings to the brass and the lens rattles when shaken (insignificant but mentioned for accuracy); excellent condition and optically perfectly usable. 2 1/8" expanding to 2 7/8". Complete with a (new) velvet pouch for it's safe keeping and protection.
Item ID: 34918
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Unusual Antique Mother of Pearl & Abalone Shell Monocular c.1900

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SOLD

Item Ref

34918

Description

A handsome little French monocular made from polished brass and most attractively clad in Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell, interspersed with the darker Abalone shell creating a striped design.
The eyepiece is too created from Mother of pearl. The brass has all been professionally re-polished to gleam creating a most attractive piece.
A few little dings to the brass and the lens rattles when shaken (insignificant but mentioned for accuracy); excellent condition and optically perfectly usable. 2 1/8" expanding to 2 7/8". Complete with a (new) velvet pouch for it's safe keeping and protection.
Item ID: 34918
FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly from London, England
FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England
Internal Ref: 34918

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