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Opera glasses with mother of pearl barrels

Opera glasses with mother of pearl barrels

Date20th century

Object number00004244

NameOpera glasses

MediumNacre, metal, glass

DimensionsOverall: 58 x 105 x 40 mm, 0.25 kg

ClassificationsTools and equipment

Credit LineANMM Collection

Terms

DescriptionOpera glasses, or theatre binoculars, with mother of pearl barrels and brass trimmings.

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