Antique French Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Late 19th Century

An elegant pair of antique French opera glasses dating to the late 19th century, crafted in gilt metal and finished with luminous mother-of-pearl panels. Designed with a folding lorgnette handle, they reflect the refined theatre and opera culture of the Belle Époque period.

The glasses feature a central focusing wheel, glass lenses, and beautifully preserved nacre detailing across both the body and handle. Compact yet decorative, they remain a graceful collectible object, equally suited for display or as part of a curated antique accessories collection.

Key Features:

• Origin: France
  
• Brand: Unmarked
  
• Date: Late 19th century, c. 1890s
  
• Type: Opera glasses / theatre binoculars with folding lorgnette handle
  
• Material: Gilt metal, mother-of-pearl / nacre, glass lenses
  
• Dimensions: L 11 x W 4.5 x D 3.5 cm. Handle Open: H 21 cm
  
• Weight: 235 g
  
• Condition: Excellent antique condition considering its age, with well-preserved nacre panels and lenses. Light natural patina to the gilt metal, consistent with age.

A refined Belle Époque accessory, carrying the elegance of 19th-century theatre culture.

Disclaimer:
All our products are vintage or antique items that have been previously used and loved. As such, they may display signs of age, wear, imperfections, or minor defects that add to their unique charm and authenticity. Some items in our collection have been carefully restored or preserved, while others have been left in their original untouched condition to honor their history and character. We invite you to appreciate the stories these timeless pieces carry.