Two Pairs of Mixed Metal Opera Glasses, Width of first 4 inches.

Chevalier example eyepieces with wear to copper base metal. Focal wheel spins freely allowing lenses to adjust. One lens focuses well, the other has a blurred image. Barrels appear to be in overall good condition. Outer lens rings with light dents and wear to gilt. Outer bridge monogrammed "A.F.B." Second pair with French inscriptions to interior cylinders. Focal wheel spins freely allowing lenses to adjust and focus well. Black enamel bridges with some wear to base metal. Barrels in overall good condition with some light losses to inlaid grapes. With cases.

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