Three Pairs of Continental Tortoise Shell Veneered Opera Glasses, Width of first 3 5/8 inches.

First eyepieces, barrel without cracks or losses. Larger section of handle having crack extending the full length. Stone inset N appears to have no losses. Might have one small lost stone. Exterior lens edges with light losses to paint and a dent. One outer lense with interal crystalization to interior. Gilt areas with rubbing. Focal wheel spoins freely and focuses well. Second pair in overall good. Veneers to barrels intact. Focal wheel spins freely and causes the intact lenses to focus. Third pair, one barrel having areas of chips to tortoise shell approximately 1/4 inch in length. Eyepieces without cracks but having some light scratches. Part of focal whell having full lneght crack. Focal wheel spins freely allowing lenses and adjust and focus well. Gilt areas rubbed with light scratches. With cases.

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