Two Pairs of Enameled and Mother-of-Pearl Inset Opera Glasses, Width of first 3 1/2 inches.

The red branch example having enamel to barrels intact and tight, but wiht some tight hairline cracks and one minor area of loss. Mother of pearl eyepieces and focal wheel intact. Focal wheel turns tightly. Retailed by Elvege 106 Richilieu. The pink example also by Colmont. Eyepieces without cracks and bearing text "Lancel Paris." Focal wheel spins with ease allowing lenses to adjust, however, image appears to be doubled. Enamel on barrels appears complete without cracks. Some wear to gilt. With cases.

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