OPERA GLASSES, ENAMEL, BLUE, MEDALLIONS, FLOWERS. AS-IS . FRANCE, c.1900. Victorian.

Opera Glasses. Height 2-1/4 inches, width 3-3/4 inches.  With brass and mother-of-pearl eyepieces and trim.

Made in France by  A.S. Aloe Company. St Louis and Paris. c.1900-1910.

Blue enamel with silver foil accents. The two floral medallions are framed with small jeweled faux “ruby” beads.  With original leather case (worn), lined with red silk.

Mark: On both MOP eyepieces and on silk inside case. Mark on brass “Made in France”.

Condition : One eye lens missing, winding screw missing. Chip to MOP eyepiece. 

By the late 19th century opera glasses, intricately decorated and encrusted with faux jewels were an essential fashion accessory for wealthy theatre- goers.

The A. S. Aloe Company was founded in 1860 by Albert S. Aloe in St. Louis, Missouri. Its industry was manufacturing and distribution of optical, surveying, and medical products. The headquarters were in St. Louis, Missouri.