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Chevallier for Tiffany & Co. Black Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Late 19th C
Item Details
| Type | Opera Glasses |
| Brand | Maison de l’Ingénieur Chevallier, Tiffany & Co. |
| Materials | Metal, Mother-of-Pearl |
| Period | Late 19th Century, Victorian, Antique |
| Origin | France |
| Additional Information | The glasses are monogrammed to the center bridge EDH. The glasses are engraved to the barrel of each lens, noting they were made by Maison de l’Ingénieur Chevallier, a Parisian Optician. They come in the original case with the French Tiffany & Co. retailer mark. |
Condition
- extensive wear to case; edge wear and pulled and torn threads of velour cover; general loss and wear of cloth linings; discoloration to case; oxidation to metal hardware on case and glasses; light marks and wear to glasses; dust residue in crevices and to lenses.
Dimensions
4.25" W x 2.75" H x 1.75" D
- measures case.
- This item is highly fragile and/or requires custom packing. Additional handling time should be expected. If pickup is selected please bring appropriate packing materials.
Item #
ITMG856558
