Magnificent Colmont Opera Glasses with Lorgnette Handle

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Colmont Green Enamel Opera Glasses A quality pair of early 20th century French gilt-metal opera glasses, the MOP eye pieces inscribed Colmont Ft - Paris. The barrels, focus wheel and handle are covered in green g uilloché enamel which is decorated with gold swags and stars. The gilding/gold wash shows wear and there are aseries of dings around one of the objective lenses. There is a bit of discolouration to the enamel surrounding the eyepiece, it seems that metal holding the lens has rusted at some time and this has discoloured the metal. I have managed to remove some by wiping it and it possible with careful cleaning this could be improved upon. I have also recently discovered a crack in the enamel on the inside of one of the barrels. The enamel is intact, however as shown in the last picture there is a small section ½ inch by ¼ inch which has also become discoloured as a result of a knock. The lenses are clear and the focusing is smooth. The telescopic handle is approx 13cm long closed and extend once exposing gilt/gold wash metal to 25cm. The glasses themselves are 6.5cm high and open up to 8.5cm. Width of the glasses is 10cm. International bidders please contact me first before bidding so that I can provide you with an accurate shipping cost. Please do not hesitate to ask questions.

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