A Pair of Continental Faux Malachite Opera Glasses, Width 4 1/8 inches.

Focal wheel having a crack but spinning freely. Lenses adjust and focus well. Barrels in overall good, one having split seam to interior side. Another area appears to have a manufacture flaw. Eyepieces overall good with some discoloration and light chips. Gilt areas throughout bright. One outer lens ring having significant dents throughout and paint loss. With case.

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