antique french opera glasses with detachable lorgnette handle c1900

Description

A wonderful and most unusual pair of antique French Opera glasses dating to c.1900 made from polished brass and bright Mother of Pearl shell.
The telescopic handle is what makes these a rare and unusual find, The handle when pushed in can be turned to a vertical twelve O'clock position and then removed; they can be then replaced when required.
They come complete with a pouch.
Dating to c.1900, they remain in excellent working condition. 4" x 1 1/2" x 2 1/4" expanding to 2 7/8"; the handle measures 7 3/4" while fully extended.
Item: 42093
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Dimensions

Height = 5.7 cm (2")
Width = 10.2 cm (4")
Depth = 3.8 cm (2")

Antique French Opera Glasses With Detachable Lorgnette Handle c.1900

Price

SOLD

Item Ref

42093

Description

A wonderful and most unusual pair of antique French Opera glasses dating to c.1900 made from polished brass and bright Mother of Pearl shell.
The telescopic handle is what makes these a rare and unusual find, The handle when pushed in can be turned to a vertical twelve O'clock position and then removed; they can be then replaced when required.
They come complete with a pouch.
Dating to c.1900, they remain in excellent working condition. 4" x 1 1/2" x 2 1/4" expanding to 2 7/8"; the handle measures 7 3/4" while fully extended.
Item: 42093
FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK
FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England
Internal Ref: 42093

Dimensions

Height = 5.7 cm (2")
Width = 10.2 cm (4")
Depth = 3.8 cm (2")

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