Two Pairs of French Mother-of-Pearl Veneered Opera Glasses, Width of first 3 7/8 inches.

The barrel form cylinder example by Par Brevet d'Invention. In overall good condition. Veneers to barrels intact. Mother of pearl handle and focal wheel likewise intact. Handle with some natural inclusions. Focus wheel spins stiffly, but does focus the intact lenses. One of larger lenses with two flakes near edge. Unmarked example in overall good, stable condition. Mother of pearl veneers, eyepieces, focal wheel and handle all intact. Lenses all present, but smaller right lens loose. Focal wheel spins freely. Left barrel focuses, right does not focus at loose lens. With cases.

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