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Opera Glasses

c. 1900

France, Paris

Medium
gilt metal, mother-of-pearl, enamel
Measurements
Diameter: 5.1 cm (2 in.); Overall: 10.2 cm (4 in.); Handle: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Edward Stotter in memory of Gloria Stotter 1979.117
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Location
Not on view
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A gilt-metal lorgnette with circular lenses set in a golden frame features a central white adjustment wheel. From the left, a hinged joint connects to a long, tapered handle angling upward. Vibrant red enamel covers the handle and barrels, accented by tiny white stars. Painted pink and blue flowers decorate white enamel panels inset into the red ground, while the polished gold finish of the frame provides a bright, metallic contrast.

Opera Glasses

c. 1900

France, Paris

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