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Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case
Located in Miami, FL
Binoculars opera glasses with leather case.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bakelite
Opera Glasses, Binoculars by G.Rodenstock
Located in Miami, FL
Opera glasses, binoculars by G. Rodenstock.
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Late 20th Century German Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bakelite
Viennese enamel opera glasses, c. 1900.
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Viennese enamel opera glasses, c. 1900. The gilt metal opera glasses, having hand painted barrels
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Enamel
Lemaire Enamel Opera Glasses
Located in New York, NY
Lemaire Enamel Opera Glasses made in Paris circa 1930's with hand enamel painted 18th Century
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1920s French Decorative Objects
French Metamorphic Opera Glasses, 18K Gold
Located in New Orleans, LA
These unique 18K metamorphic gold French opera glasses are the epitome of both elegance and luxury
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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Gold
Antique French Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1880.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Brass and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pair of stunning miniature binoculars, or opera glasses, crafted from brass and clad in
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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Dutch Opera glasses by J.M.Schmidt, Amsterdam, ca 1890
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Opera glasses by J.M.Schmidt, Amsterdam, ca 1890
Mother of pearl Opera glasses with brass
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Antique Late 19th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique French Parisian Mother-of-Pearl & Abalone Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Parisian Mother-of-Pearl & Abalone Opera Glasses with Original Case, Circa 1890.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
H 3 in W 4.25 in D 1.75 in
Antique French Lorgnette Binoculars or Opera Glasses in Brass & Mother of Pearl
By LeRoy
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique lorgnette opera glasses were made by LeRoy of France in approximately 1880 in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 1.5 in W 8.75 in D 1.75 in
20th century French Mother of Pearl and Brass Opera Glass Stick
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful and rare opera glass stick made with mother of pearl, brass and wood.
Very nice quality
Category
Early 20th Century French Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Gold Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles
Located in Firenze, IT
pair of eyeglasses or opera glasses feature a "folding" frames that overlap one another. The lenses
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Gold
14k Gold lorgnette tortoise handle opera glasses
Located in Wallkill, NY
or opera glasses with a short handle set in Gold. ** This is out of our massive collection of Hopi
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1930s Unknown Visors
Fine Pair French Abalone & Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning pair of French Opera glasses made from gilded brass, all intact and original. The
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Superb Antique French Opera Glasses Signed Chevalier, Paris c.1900
By Chevalier Opticien Paris
Located in Bath, GB
A truly exquisite pair of Opera Glasses by the well renowned French maker, Chevalier of Paris
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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H 1.88 in W 4 in D 1.38 in
Shibayama Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Lemaire
Located in London, GB
A superb and incredibly rare pair of gilt bronze and mother of pearl Shibayama opera glasses by
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Antique 1880s French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Opera Glasses Marked "La Ville Paris" Ca 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
Absolutely exquisite pair of operable mother of pearl high quality luxury French Opera Glasses with
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Antique 1890s French Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
H 5.25 in W 4.25 in D 2.25 in
Lanvin Paris c1950s Gouache Opera Glasses by Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002)
By Alexander Warren Montel
Located in Bristol, CT
Original gouache advert depicting four raised sets of arms clutching "Opera Glasses" by Alexander
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1950s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Pair Of Vintage Cased Opera Glasses, French, Brass, Binocular, Mid 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage cased opera glasses. A French, brass and Mother of Pearl Galilean
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 1.97 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl & Brass Opera Glasses with Case by LeMaire Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage French mother-of-pearl and brass opera glasses with case by LeMaire of Paris
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Mid-20th Century French Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
H 3.25 in W 4 in D 1.75 in
Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Opera Glasses Marked "Iris, Paris", circa 1885
By Iris, Paris
Located in Incline Village, NV
Lorgnette Opera Glasses; with fancy mother of pearl handle and brass extender with gilt metal mounts
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
H 9.25 in W 4.25 in D 3.13 in
Circa 1900 French Opera Glasses by Colmont F.T Paris
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 opera glasses by Colmont F.T, Paris, France. Mother of pearl with gilt brass star & bead
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Antique Early 1900s French Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
WOMAN WITH OPERA GLASSES (STUDY FOR "IN THE LOGE").
By Mary Cassatt
Located in Portland, ME
Cassatt, Mary. WOMAN WITH OPERA GLASSES (STUDY FOR "IN THE LOGE").
Drawing, Pencil, circa 1878.
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1870s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
14k Gold lorgnette handle opera glasses
Located in Wallkill, NY
This gorgeous antique lorgnette is a beautiful example of old-world style and features exceptionally elegant details.
As you can see, this lorgnette features "folding" frames that ov...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dovima with Opera Glasses, Corday, 1961
By William Helburn
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an edition of 50. See below for other editions available. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
Category
1960s Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin
Fine Pair Golden Guilloche Enamel and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Pretty as a picture and in outstanding condition, this lovely pair of early twentieth century opera
Category
Vintage 1910s French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Enamel
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H 1.63 in W 3.75 in D 1.25 in
ART DECO Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Opera Glasses
Located in San Fernando, CA
inch glasses
Handle 1.75 inches long
Weight: 27.5 Grams
Circa 1920s
In great looking and working
Category
Vintage 1920s Vanity Items
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
14K Art Nouveau Krementz Opera Glasses Lorgnette
By Krementz & Co
Located in Big Bend, WI
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This lorgnette from the Art Nouveau period c1900. This piece has a pair of folding glasses held within
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Colmont Paris
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A gorgeous pair of antique Mother-of-Pearl opera or theatre glasses, by renowned maker 'Colmont
Category
Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pair of Folding Opera Glasses Tooled Leather in Purse Form
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Folding Pera Glasses Tooled Leather in Purse Form
LA Migninne, Paris marked
4.25 x 5 x
Category
20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Vintage 14k Gold Collectible Lorgnette Opera Glasses & Rope Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This vintage collectible lorgnette necklace is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold. It is very well detailed and features floral patterns throughout with an olympic style torch on both ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 4.5 in W 1.1 in L 35 in
Brass Lorgnettes 'Long-Handled Opera Glasses' Mid-Century Italian Design 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
A splendid pair of 'lorgnettes' (long-handled opera, or theatre, glasses). Lorgnettes, eye glasses
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 2.76 in W 4.34 in D 6.3 in
Fine Pair of Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Dolland, London
By Dolland
Located in Bath, GB
A splendid pair of Edwardian Opera / Theatre glasses professionally re-polished to gleam, making
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses circa 1910, Lorgnette Handle
Located in Bath, GB
A splendid pair of late Victorian Opera / Theatre glasses professionally re-polished to gleam
Category
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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H 2 in W 4.5 in D 2.25 in
Cartier Vintage Art Deco 1920s Lorgnettes/Opera Glasses in Platinum w/ Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
bridge on glasses
Accented with 9 beautiful round diamonds on glasses and 6 smaller diamonds on cord
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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W 2.25 in D 0.5 in L 1 in
Black Silk Velvet Gold Bouillon Beaded Opera Coat w Blue Silk Lining-S-M, 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
the interior paint on the glass beads.
Shawl collar opera coat with gold fishscale Chinoiserie
Category
1920s Unknown Opera Coats
Size: none; compare to size med-large
Opera Theatre Glasses, Binoculars with Leather Case
Located in Miami, FL
Good quality pair of opera glasses, binoculars with their original leather case.
In very good
Category
20th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
Rare Mariano Fortuny Silk Crepe Coat
By Fortuny
Located in New York, NY
Century.
Venetian glass beads and silk cord are used to decorate the fabric edges and closures
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Opera Coats
Antique Victorian Folding Lorgnette Reading Glasses Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and Antique lorgnette finely crafted in platinum with a folding opera glasses with a
Category
Vintage 1910s Edwardian More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond
Antique Gold Lorgnette
Located in New York, NY
Antique Gold Lorgnette
An intricately designed yellow gold lorgnette with folding opera glasses
Category
Early 20th Century Vanity Items
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Gold Victorian Vintage Spectacles Lorgnette Eyeglasses with Handle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Opera glasses weighing 20.9 grams.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
H 2.25 in W 4.5 in D 0.13 in
Diamond Lorgnette Necklace
Located in New York, NY
cabochon moonstone, featuring foldable lorgnette opera glasses
Neck Length: 25"
Pendant Length: 4"
Glasses
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fornasetti ‘Opera’ decorative dishes, vintage pair (ashtrays, wall decorations)
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
Piero Fornasetti, Italy (designer)
'Melodramma' (Opera) series decorative dishes, (dishes
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Wooden Cased Inkwell Intricately Modelled as a Binocular Case, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Intricately carved in fruitwood, modelled as a leather case for opera glasses, circa 1900. Lifting
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Antique Early 1900s European Inkwells
Materials
Fruitwood
H 2.5 in W 4.75 in D 2.25 in
Set 3 wall plaques plates of opera music Faust from Creil Montereau
By Lebeuf Milliet & Cie Creil Montereau
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Musical Subjects, representing 3 famous operas with various characters illustrating the theme and musical
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Ceramics
Materials
Faience
French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt. Paris
Located in Norwell, MA
opened his firm in 1847, making military and civilian binoculars and opera glasses. This pair is part of
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Antique 1840s European Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris
Located in Norwell, MA
opened his firm in 1847, making military and civilian binoculars and opera glasses. This pair is part of
Category
Antique 1840s European Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris
Located in Norwell, MA
opened his firm in 1847, making military and civilian binoculars and opera glasses. This pair is part of
Category
Antique 1840s European Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Murano Handmade Glass Balloton Decanter Bottle
Located in Venice, VE
. Vera opera d'arte, di grande bellezza e qualità artigianale.
Misura piccola: 19 x 11 cm
Il vetro
Category
2010s Italian Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Handmade Glass Balloton Decanter Bottle
Located in Venice, VE
opera d'arte, di grande bellezza e qualità artigianale.
Il vetro turchese, tipico di Murano, dona al
Category
2010s Italian Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Victorian Carved 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lorgnette with Folding Reading Glasses
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Shown here are a pair of incredible vintage hinged reading / opera glasses from the Victorian era
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Glass Plate "Ondines" René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
A highly visual and attractive Art Deco glass plate with raised pattern of swirling sea nymphs
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Glass
Vigny Medium Blown Glass Wine Jug by Borek Sipek for Driade
By B. Sipek, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Borek Sipek invites us to visit a world similar to the circus and Italian opera. The characters
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Blown Glass
Vinteuil Large Blown Glass Water Jug by Borek Sipek for Driade
By B. Sipek, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Borek Sipek invites us to visit a world similar to the circus and Italian opera. The characters
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Blown Glass
Alessandra Clear and Red Blown Glass Jug by Borek Sipek for Driade
By B. Sipek, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
circus and Italian opera: the characters are all there, from the decanters with a stopper similar to a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Blown Glass
Couture Christian Lacroix Paris SilkSatin RareBlackLacquerTop Large Evening Bag
By Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in Chicago, IL
, is ideal for holding multiple evening accessories like long gloves, opera glasses, performance
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Vintage 1980s French Artisan Bangles
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W 8.25 in L 12 in
Victor Clear and Violet Blown Glass Water Jug by Borek Sipek for Driade
By B. Sipek, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Borek Sipek invites us to visit a world similar to the circus and Italian opera. The characters
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Blown Glass
Willy Rizzo Midcentury Cubic Chromed Steel, Wood and Glass Dry Bar, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Unique midcentury cubic dry bar in lacquered ash wood, mirrored steel and glass dry bar with hidden
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Steel, Metal, Chrome
H 16.34 in W 15.56 in D 15.56 in
Vichy Medium Blown Glass Water Jug with Green Handle by Borek Sipek for Driade
By B. Sipek, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Borek Sipek invites us to visit a world similar to the circus and Italian opera. The characters
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Blown Glass
H 16.5 in W 7.8 in D 4.7 in
Early 20th Century Art Deco Glass Salver entitled Algues Salver by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
An inspiring early 20th Century Art Deco glass salver decorated with swirling fronds of seaweed
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Crystal Serveware
Materials
Glass
H 3.15 in Dm 14.18 in
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Opera Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of opera glasses is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, all opera glasses available were constructed with great care. There are 85 antique and vintage opera glasses for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 14 modern editions to choose from as well. Opera glasses have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Victorian, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern opera glasses are consistently popular styles. Opera glasses have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier, LeMaire Paris and Charles Betout are consistently popular.
How Much are Opera Glasses?
Prices for opera glasses start at $62 and top out at $75,000 with the average selling for $680.
Questions About Opera Glasses
- Do opera glasses work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, opera glasses work and provide magnification in the range of 3x, sometimes even more. Opera glasses are typically more compact and have an elegance that’s not found in regular binoculars. They’re just what you need to view the stage better during a performance so as not to miss anything. Shop a collection of opera glasses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The difference between opera glasses and binoculars relates to their size and optics. Opera glasses are generally smaller and feature low-power optics. They are usually used only for viewing theatrical performances. Larger, more powerful binoculars have a wide range of uses. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of opera glasses and binoculars.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, opera glasses are not the same as binoculars. Although they resemble one another, opera glasses are usually smaller than binoculars and have lower-power optics that do not magnify as much. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique opera glasses.