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Barnebys HQ
Brahegatan 10
BOX 5038
114 37 Stockholm
All auctions / Furniture, Design & Mirrors / AGL - Lorgnette
An antique Victorian-era 925 sterling silver opera glass (theatre binocular). Anchor mark: Birmingham. Walking lion mark: British 925 sterling silver. Script letter 'a': Date mark for 1900. Features exquisite relief detailing and a spiral mechanism for focus adjustment. Originally used by the aristocracy for attending the opera (hence the name "opera glasses"). The central adjustment knob operates smoothly, allowing for clear focusing (for elegant opera viewing). Dimensions: 10.7 × 11.5 × 5 cm. Condition as shown in the photos; please examine the original images carefully. Note: One lens is missing. Weight: 409 grams.
Estimate:£168.96
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