Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Encased with mother of pearl.
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
1880s?
Long Description
Opera glasses from the late 1800s, made with mother of pearl. Glasses are in perfect condition, the velvet case is worn.
History
Bought in 2003 from an antique store in Washington DC.
Price Paid (If known)
$80
For Sale?
Yes
Not a huge demand for them,…
Not a huge demand for them, possibly being that opera goers are relatively few in number ;~) I see these sell at auction quite frequently for less than $100.00