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841. Barre Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Decorative brass hardware complements a body finished in faceted mother of pearl inlay. Extendable brass and faceted mother of pearl lorgnette handle. Overall soft lines."Made in France" and "L . E" logo is inscribed on the brass hardware. The edges around the objective lenses are inscribed "Barre France". In working condition. Glasses measure approx. 3-1/2" x 2-1/2". Extendable holder measures approx. 8"L.
100/200
Sold: $86.25
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842. Iris Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Elegant pair of mother of pearl opera glasses with brass hardware. Faceted mother of pearl lorgnette handle is intermitted with brass rings. Inscribed "Iris Paris" and "I" logo. In working condition. "Iris" was among the most famous manufacturers and opticians. Such opera glasses were used as decorative evening-wear accessories during the 18th and 19th centuries. Glasses measure approx. 3-3/4" x 1-1/4", handle measures approx. 5"L.
100/200
Sold: $166.75
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843. Marchand Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Very nice pair of mother of pearl opera glasses with well polished brass hardware. Faceted mother of pearl lorgnette handle accent is a little off center on the extendable handle. Inscribed "Marchand Paris" and "I" logo. In working condition. Glasses measure approx. 3-7/8" x 1-7/8", extended handle measures approx. 8-3/4"L.
100/200
Sold: $155.25
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844. Iris Mother of Pearl Binoculars
Pair of French glasses with brass hardware and mother of pearl in an unusual amber tint. Inscribed "Iris Paris" and "Iris France" logo. "Iris" was among the most famous manufacturers and opticians. Measures approx. 3-3/4" x 2-1/8".
75/125
Sold: $103.50
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845. Chavance Vintage Opera Glasses
Pair of French opera glasses with brass and hand decorated enamel with green beads and flowers. Lorgnette handle is of the same design; however some enamel on handle chipped off. Inscribed "Chavance & Co France" on the right lens trim and "Menger & Wagner Baltimore MD" logo, the latter one probably was the distribution company in the U.S. This pair measures approx. 3-3/4" x 2-1/4", extended handle approx. 6-5/8"L.
150/250
Sold: $143.75
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846. Italian Mother of Pearl Multi-purpose Binoculars
Pair of Italian binoculars with brass hardware and mother of pearl inlay. Inscribed "Carlo Tailor" and "Napoli & Firenze" logo. This particular pair of binoculars has three settings "theatre", "field", and "marine"; small knob on the side allows to change the lenses according to their purpose. In very good working condition. Binoculars measure approx. 4-1/2" x 3-1/2".
75/125
Sold: $201.25
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847. Chevalier Mother of Pearl Binoculars
Pair of simple brass and mother of pearl opera glasses, inscribed "Chavalier Paris". Measure approx. 3-3/4" x 2".
75/125
Sold: $51.75
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848. Lemaire Mother of Pearl Binoculars
This pair of opera glasses features mother of pearl inlay and brass hardware accented with beadwork and stylized leaves. Front of the glasses is monogrammed with "S M E" initials. Inscribed "Lemaire FI paris". In fair working condition. Measures approx. 3-7/8" x 2-1/4".
75/125
Sold: $97.75
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849. French Decorative Binoculars
Unusual pair of glasses with decorative brass detailing, fluted ivory inlays intermitted by cobalt blue enamel ring with gilt decorations. In original case. Inscribed ""Godot Quai De L'Horloge N: 63'A". Measures approx. 4" x 1-5/8".
100/150
Sold: $172.50
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850. Audemair Mother of Pearl Binoculars
This pair of glasses features brass hardware and mother of pearl inlays in an unusual lavender tint. In fair working condition. Inscribed with illegible initials on the brass hardware, and "Audemair Paris" near the lenses. In original case. Measure approx. 3-7/8" x 2-1/8".
100/150
Sold: $109.25
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