Three Pairs of French Silver and Silvered Opera Glasses, Width of widest 4 1/4 inches.

The Lemaire example marked Sterling Silver and actually decorated with butterflies and birds. Mother of pearl eyepieces without cracks. Focal wheel spins with ease and focuses fairly well. One lens appears to have a blurred image. Some crystalization to outer lenses. Some areas of wear showing base metal to mounts. Outer lens edges with paint loss. The Marchand example marked Sterling to barrels. Bridges having wear showing base metal. Focal wheel spins with ease and focuses well. Mother of pearl eyepieces without cracks. One barrel monogrammed "FAM," the other engraved 1895 with small dents. Unmarked example marked Sterling Silver to barrels. Mother of pearl eyepieces without cracks. Focal wheel spins with ease and focuses well. Gilt mounts fairly bright. Outer rim edges with some paint loss and outer lenses with internal crystalization to perimeter. With cases.

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