pair of antique silver binoculars on black background with clippingspair of antique silver plated binoculars on black reflective surfacethree silver cups and a pair of binoculars on a black table
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57 - WILLIAM HUTCHINSON c. 1898
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Estimate €800 - €1,200
Description
WILLIAM HUTCHINSON c. 1898 Set comprising two bottles and two liqueur glasses in the shape of a pair of opera glasses. The stoppers are screw-top, and the inside of the glasses is vermeilled. Patented design. Dimensions: 9 x 10 cm Gross weight: 137.5 g This pair of flasks in the shape of opera glasses is a perfect example of the so-called ‘novelty’ objects of the Victorian era. It is rare to find examples of this quality (patented system), with the trompe l’oeil effect working perfectly.
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About the sale In *Le Vestiaire de Monsieur* #2
Auction location
Auction time 09/28/2026 at 2:00 PM
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