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A MONOCULAR, OPERA GLASSES AND A SPY GLASS
(i) 19th century, 34mm horn mounted single monocular in wood case (top missing)
(ii) folding opera glasses by Lemaire Fabi, in leather case
(iii) French, c.1850, giltmetal two draw spy glass. (3)
Opera Glasses: Height 8.5cm, Width 8cm
Sold for $200
Lot 79
(i) 19th century, 34mm horn mounted single monocular in wood case (top missing)
(ii) folding opera glasses by Lemaire Fabi, in leather case
(iii) French, c.1850, giltmetal two draw spy glass. (3)
Opera Glasses: Height 8.5cm, Width 8cm
Estimate $200 - $400
Optics of Time: A Private Collection of Antique Eyewear
AUCTION
Sale: IT131
10:00am - 22 July 2026
Timed Online Auction (Sydney)
VIEWING
Tues 21 July, 11am - 5pm
36-40 The Bond, Queen St, Woollahra NSW
CONTACT
Madeleine Mackenzie
sydney@leonardjoel.com.au
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