RAF 2757 - Vintage Lorgnette Opera Glasses

Serial Number: RAF2721

Status: Display

Description:
These pieces are vintage-style lorgnette opera glasses, a type of handheld theatre binoculars popular in opera houses and theaters during the late 19th to early 20th century. They feature a dark metal frame, likely made of brass or a similar alloy, with small round lenses in a compact and lightweight design. Each piece includes a folding handle—one in glossy black and the other in a cream tone with subtle marbling—suggesting decorative materials such as early plastic or imitation ivory. One pair also displays green-and-white striped barrels, adding a refined decorative touch typical of Victorian or Edwardian craftsmanship.