Three Pairs of Leather Veneered Opera Glasses, Width of widest 4 5/8 inches.

Largest having one eyepiece with a significant dent. Leather overall complete with some separation at seams. Focal wheel turns freely and focuses well. Silvered areas with some wear showing base metal. Second example marked for Ross London, dated 1905. In overall good, complete condition. Leather veneer to barrels with some scratches but mostly intact. Brass frame with dirty patina. Lenses intact. Focal wheel spins freely. Focuses with ease. Smallest example having eyepieces and outer lenses with cracks and chips. Focal wheel with cracks, but spins freely allowing lenses to adjust and focus well. Leather plush without tears. Smallest example mid- late 20th century. Third example late 19th- early 20th century.

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