Three Pairs of Mother-of-Pearl Veneered Opera Glasses, Width of widest 3 7/8 inches.

First with complete veneers. One veneer having a fracture to bottom portion. Mother of pearl eyepieces without cracks. Painted lense edges with losses. Focal wheel moves freely allowing lenses to adjust and focus well. Gilt metal bright throughout. Second pair with black beaded decoration in overall good stable condition. Veneers to barrels tight and intact. Mother of pearl eyepieces and focal wheel intact. Focal wheel spins freely focusing the intact lenses. Some losses to beaded decoration. Last pair having complete veneers and eyepieces without cracks or chips. Gilt metal fairly broight with some dirty patination in areas throughout. Outer lense having some losses to paint and light dents. Focal wheel spins freely allowing lenses to adjust and focus well.

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