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Opera glasses are needed because the stage is a long way from some of the seats at a play or an opera. The first opera glasses were invented in Vienna in 1823. Mother-of-pearl was a popular decoration on many French glasses.
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| Category | Pattern or Item | Description | Year Priced | | Opera Glasses | Lorgnette | Rectangular Lenses, Geometric, Diamond Set Handle, Art Deco | 2002 | | Opera Glasses | Lorgnette | Sterling Silver, Repousse Iris Flower Handle, Art Nouveau | 2002 | | Opera Glasses | Mother-of-pearl | C.1930, 4 x 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 In. | 2002 | | Opera Glasses | Mother-of-pearl | Continental, 4 3/4 In. | 2002 | | Opera Glasses | Mother-of-pearl | Enamel, Gilt Metal, Austria | 2002 | | Opera Glasses | Mother-of-pearl | Enamel, Red Ground, Putti Handle, France | 2002 | | Opera Glasses | Mother-of-pearl | Magenta, Gilt Metal Trim, Detachable Handle, France | 2002 | | Opera Glasses | Verres | Mother-of-pearl, Leather Case, France, 4 x 2 3/4 In. | 2002 | | Opera Glasses | Mother-of-pearl | Velvet Bag | 2002 | | Opera Glasses | A.m. Wentworth | Mother-of-pearl Paneled Body, C.1890 | 2001 | | Opera Glasses | Chevalier | Mother-of-pearl, Pewter Finish, Hunting Scene, Pair | 2001 | | Opera Glasses | Lemaire | Mother-of-pearl, Brass, Fitted Case, Paris, Early 20th Century, 2 3/4 In. | 2001 | | Opera Glasses | Lemaire | Mother-of-pearl, Brass, Gold, Original Fitted Case, Paris, Pair | 2001 | | Opera Glasses | Lemaire | Mother-of-pearl, Brass, Leather Case, Marked, Paris, 1900, 3 1/2 In. | 2001 | | Opera Glasses | Lemaire | Mother-of-pearl, Telescoping Handle | 2001 | | Opera Glasses | Mother-of-pearl | Brass, France, Pair | 2001 | | Opera Glasses | Mother-of-pearl | Brass, Gold, Handle, Fitted Case, France, 4 1/2 In. | 2001 | | Opera Glasses | Mother-of-pearl | Teal Blue Guilloche Enamel, Gold | 2001 | | Opera Glasses | C.d. Peacock | Tortoiseshell, Metal, Black Leather Fitted Case | 2000 | | Opera Glasses | Chevalier Paris | Mother-of-pearl, Brass, Handle | 2000 | | Opera Glasses | Duval | Mother-of-pearl Panels, Leather Case, 3 7/8 In. | 2000 | | Opera Glasses | Enamel | Cobalt Ground, Cartouche Rim, 4 In., Pair | 2000 | | Opera Glasses | Enamel | Ruby Ground, Floral, Continental, 4 1/2 In. | 2000 | | Opera Glasses | Lemaire | Enamel, Floral, 3 1/2 In. | 2000 | | Opera Glasses | Lemaire | Enamel, Garnet Ground, Brass, Case | 2000 |
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