Two Pairs of French Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Width of wider 4 3/8 inches.

Each in overall good complete condition. Larger pair having a chip to one veneer section. Focal mechanism operates smoothly. Focuses well. Lenses retract slightly uneven. Gilt areas with wear throughout. Heavy paint loss to outer lense edges. Outer lenses with internal crystalization around perimeters, not affecting image. Smaller pair having a locked broken focal wheel. The outer bridge K.L.D.veneers with light surface scratches.

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