Lot 11 , A pair of Victorian tortoiseshell pique opera glasses, case 5in.

A pair of Victorian tortoiseshell pique opera glasses, in original leather case, retailed by Hall & Co of Manchester, case 5in.
Estimate £200-300

One tiny nik to outer edge of one of the eye rings, crack through the turned black ring at the narrower edge of the right barrel. Small chip to side top edge of right barrel , splits running approx 1ins up from underside of both barrels. Leather case looks rather tatty and starting to split at the sides.


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