Pair of Mappin and Webb gilded Opera Glasses with original leather case
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Pair of Mappin and Webb gilded Opera Glasses with original leather case
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Pair of Mappin and Webb gilded Opera Glasses with original leather case:
of mother o’ pearl with gilded mount and adjustable mechanism for lenses.
Stamped on the front lens mounts, ‘MAPPIN & WEBB, PARIS’, the case with some wear.
French, circa 1880.
Height: | 2½" | - | 6.5cm |
Width: | 4¼" | - | 11.0cm |
Projection: | 1¾" | - | 4.5cm |
Glossary Words
gilded, gilt
A very thin layer of gold applied to brass or bronze.