Two Pairs of French Enameled Opera Glasses, Width of wider 3 7/8 inches.

Property from the Estate of Mr. Mark Fritz, West Bloomfield, Michigan

The Lemaire example in overall good condition. Enamel to barrels intact. Mother of pearl to handle and eyepieces intact. Focal wheels spin freely and focus the intact lenses. Frame with fairly bright, even finish. Second pair having mother of pearl eyepieces not cracked and reading Lebolt & Co. Paris. Enamel fairly complete. Handle having damage and loss approximately 1/4 x 3/8 inch and various cracks. Jeweled beads overall complete. Some darkened areas to silver foil. Outer lens edges with dents and some crystalization to interior of lens perimeters. Focal wheel spins with ease and focuses well. Glasses extend from handle very tightly.

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