Two Pairs of Enameled Opera Glasses, Width of first 4 1/4 inches.

The indistinctly marked example having mother of pearl eyepieces without cracks but having scratches to text. Enamel overall complete and intact with some cracks. Focal wheel without cracks and spins with ease allowing the lenses to adjust and focus well. One outer lens edge having a crack. Wear to gilt metal exposing copper base metal. Flammarion example in overall good, stable, complete condition. Enamel to barrels intact and tight but with some scattered areas of hairline cracks. Eyepieces intact but with some minor chips. Focal wheel spins tightly and adjusts the intact lenses. Focuses well.

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