Antique Purple Abalone Pearl Opera Glasses in Original CasePearl inlaid opera glasses are common enough, but Ive never seen any in this gorgeous, cool toned purple! Manufactured in Paris, these beautiful opera glasses are in excellent condition & suitable for use. They even come with their original, black leather case, lined with hot pink silk.

Impensis E

The perfect gift for the art aficionado in your life

Courtenay Locke

plastic frame with glass

A seashell sits atop the lid with another beneath the mascaron on the side

do something

round shape

as the edges can be sharp and the piece is extremely heavy

Refer to photos for size and condition: Very good with no holes or tears

They are usually detatched as the mirror inside the lid makes it too heavy for the flimsy paper hinge

The piece dates to around the 1870s-80s

I’m only parting with it as I have too many