Three Pairs of Continental Mother-of-Pearl Veneered Opera Glasses, Width of first 3 3/4 inches.

Each in overall good complete condition. Focal mechanisms operate smoothly. Lenses intact. Focuses well. The handled example with all veneers complete except for one small abalone section to joint on handle and also lacking a gilt metal ring. One section of barrel with a crack. The larges example having paint loss to outer edges and one lens with crystallized interior around perimeter. The last with light to moderate surface scratches and dents and paint loss to outer lens edges. With cases.

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