Antique "Marchand - Paris" Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses!


Item Number: 307

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $75

Online Close: Nov 21, 2016 10:00 PM EST

Bid History: 16 bids - Item Sold!



Description

Beautiful old opera glasses that have been in my family since before 1910 and I would love them to go to a new generation to treasure and enjoy!  They do work,  the mother-of-pearl is intact, the magnifying glass is good shape and the turner works fine.  They do need a good polish with a soft brass cleaner. 


The left eye sees the writing on the mother of pearl: "Marchand" and "Paris"  The right eye sees: Andrew J. Lloyd, Boston, who had two shops in Boston for eyewear and may have been where these were purchases.  On the brass is written: "Made in France."


Now for a good opera!


 


Donated by Mollie McCreary, Fort Worth, Texas