Four Pairs of French Opera Glasses, Width 4 1/8 inches.

From left to right in illustration. First two by La Reine. Left example appears to be in overall good condition. Focus wheel moves with ease allowing lenses to focus well. Wear to gilt metal areas. Second in overall good, stable, complete condition. Focal wheel spins freely. Lenses intact and focus well Fairly even patination throughout. Some crystallization to edge of larger lenses. Exterior of case near one lense with dent. Red example by La Ville. Having light to moderate wear to painted areas. Heavy wear to most gilt mounts. Some oxidation to outer lens rings. Focus wheel spins freely and focuses well. Right pair by Audemair Paris. In overall decent, complete condition. Lenses intact. Focal wheel spins freely but with some looseness to inner cylinders. Case with fairly uneven, rubbed patina throughout.

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