Sunday, January 22, 2023
LOT #492

Opera Glasses Assortment

(8) pairs of mother of pearl clad opera glasses including (3) examples having leather cases and (2) having integrated folding handles, marked manufacturers including Colmont, Lemaire, Societe D’Optique, Kendricks Son, Audemair, and A Stowell & Co

Estimate: $150 - $300

Hammer Price: $275

Dimensions: Height: 1 1/4 inches, Width: 4 inches, Length: 2 1/2 inches (A Stowell & Co, largest)

Condition: Very Good to Good, overall light wear consistent with age and normal use, no cracks, chips or major scratches to any lenses noted, a few lenses having concentric accumulations of amber colored debris beginning at outermost circumference and developing center-ward on internal sides of lenses, a pair appears to be missing handle, occasional light scuffs and scratches throughout, some having monograms / engravings including pair dated "Christmas 1889", moderate wear to some areas of leather cases, light dirt accumulation

Disclaimers: the optics of the lenses have not been tested; we cannot guarantee that the lenses will operate properly

Shipping: Quote Shipping

Sales Tax: California (7.250%), Florida (6.000%), Georgia (8.500%), Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%), Wisconsin (5.500%)

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