A splendid pair of late Victorian Opera / Theatre glasses professionally re-polished to gleam, making them as good as they would have looked over 100 years ago. Clearly made for a German retailer / opticians, both eye pieces signed "Carl Neithold, Frankfurt". This is a pair with a telescopic lorgnette handle. All is wrapped in wonderful Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with it's iridescent qualities. Fully working with good optics in superb condition. Folded up they measure 1/2" x 2 1/4" x 2"; they come with a fabric pouch (modern), Item: 44260 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 44260
Dimensions
Height = 5.1 cm (2")
Width = 11.4 cm (5")
Depth = 5.7 cm (2")
Fabulous Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1910 - Lorgnette Handle
Price
£395
| $501 USD | €449 EUR
Item Ref
44260
Description
A splendid pair of late Victorian Opera / Theatre glasses professionally re-polished to gleam, making them as good as they would have looked over 100 years ago. Clearly made for a German retailer / opticians, both eye pieces signed "Carl Neithold, Frankfurt". This is a pair with a telescopic lorgnette handle. All is wrapped in wonderful Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with it's iridescent qualities. Fully working with good optics in superb condition. Folded up they measure 1/2" x 2 1/4" x 2"; they come with a fabric pouch (modern), Item: 44260 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 44260
Dimensions
Height = 5.1 cm (2")
Width = 11.4 cm (5")
Depth = 5.7 cm (2")