Fine Pair of Asprey Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1910

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A petite pair of antique Opera glasses retailed by the top-notch London retailer, Asprey of Bond Street.

Beautifully made in … Read more 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 See less