Four Pairs of French Ivory Veneered Opera Glasses, Width of widest 4 1/2 inches.

Example with steel and brass frame not ivory, appears to be enameled surface. Focal wheel moves freely and focuses well. Some light paint loss to inner and outer lense edges. Theater/field/marine example having cracks to both eyepieces and both barrels also having full length crack. Outer rims with dents. Outer bridge monogrammed with intertwined TM. Outer lenses with internal crystalization not affecting image. Focal wheel with loose pieces and does adjust carefully. Other two pairs each with full length cracks to eyepieces and barrels. Focal wheels spin allowing lenses to focus well. Outer lenses with internal crystalization to perimeter not affecting image. All four pairs with various degrees of wear to metal mounts.

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