Description: A petite pair of antique Opera glasses retailed by the top-notch London retailer, Asprey of Bond Street. Beautifully made in France for Asprey, signed by the manufacturer. The brass frame has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring them to their former glory. The body, eye pieces and handle are clad in Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with it's magical iridescent qualities. This pair has a highly desirable two-drawer lorgnette handle, an elegant look at the Opera House or Theatre. Signed on the underside, "Asprey", they date to the beginning of the twentieth century and remain in excellent condition with good clear optics. Complete with a newer velvet bag. The underside also has a charming engraving "1st Prize Turkey Trot". The turkey trot was a dance made popular in the early 1900s. The Turkey Trot was done to fast ragtime music popular in the decade from 1900 to 1910 such as Scott Joplin's Maple Leaf Rag. When folded up, they measure 4 1/4" x 2" x 2 Item: 44469
Price: 495 GBP
Location: Bath
End Time: 2025-01-12T13:55:42.000Z
Shipping Cost: 31.35 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 14 days
Return policy details: Outgoing postage deducted from any refund issued on returned goods.
Antique: Yes
Type: Opera Glasses
Material: Mother of Pearl
