Vintage Diamanta Opera Glasses — Mother of Pearl

Vintage Diamanta Opera Glasses — Mother of PearlFrench opera glasses from around the turn of the twentieth century, clad in mother of pearl over a gilt brass frame. The shell panels taper down each barrel and shift through soft pinks, golds, and greens with the light, so no two faces read alike. The eyecup rings and trim are gilt brass gone to a mellow honey tone. The eyecups carry "DIAMANTA" circling each lens, flanked by small decorative flourishes, a trade name seen on better French glasses of

French opera glasses from around the turn of the twentieth century, clad in mother-of-pearl over a gilt brass frame. The shell panels taper down each barrel and shift through soft pinks, golds, and greens with the light, so no two faces read alike.

The eyecup rings and trim are gilt brass gone to a mellow honey tone. The eyecups carry "DIAMANTA" circling each lens, flanked by small decorative flourishes, a trade name seen on better French glasses of the period. A central knurled wheel sets focus and turns smoothly.

Magnification is modest, meant for a seated view across a hall rather than the field. As a vintage piece, expect minor wear consistent with age and handling.

• Origin: France
• Era: circa 1900
• Construction: mother-of-pearl panels over gilt brass frame
• Marking: "DIAMANTA" on both eyecups with decorative flourishes
• Focus: central knurled wheel, pale knurled material
• Magnification: low, opera/theater use
• Condition: vintage, minor wear consistent with age
• Presented in our signature Last Manner velvet soft bag  

Dimensions: ~ 4” x 3” x 1.5”

Weight: 7.7oz

Sold AS-IS. FINAL SALE.