Bidspirit auction | A Pair of Antique Mother-of-Pearl

A Pair of Antique Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses - A pair of antique opera glasses, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The instrument is constructed with a brass frame and silver-toned metal accents on the eyepieces and bridge components. The barrels are decorated with hand-fitted, segmented panels of iridescent mother-of-pearl. The glasses feature a central focusing mechanism operated by a knurled brass wheel. No maker's marks, inscriptions, or hallmarks are visible on the metalwork or the eyepieces. The form and materials are characteristic of French theatre binoculars from the Victorian or Edwardian periods. Width: approximately 10 cm (4 inches).