Two Pairs of Enameled Opera Glasses, Width of first 4 3/8 inches.

Callaghan, London pair enamel in overall good condition with some wear to gilt and decoration and light cracks. Mother-of-pearl eyepieces without cracks. Focal wheel spins freely allowing cylinders to adjust slightly unevenly. However, focuses well. Outer lens edges with small dents. One lens having crystallization to the interior. Gilt areas with fairly even patina and some signs of light wear. Colmont, Paris pair in overall good, stable, complete condition. Enameled barrels intact but with scattered pitting throughout. Mother-of-pearl eyepieces intact. Aluminum focal wheel spins freely. Lenses intact. Focuses well. Aluminum frame with fairly even finish.

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