A fine pair of 19th-century English opera glasses by J.H. Steward, London, the esteemed optician and instrument maker to the British Army and Royal Navy. Fashioned in gilt brass with textured leather panels, they retain a handsome aged patina that speaks to their history. The lenses remain clear, reflecting the maker’s celebrated precision. Both a functional optical tool and a decorative object of Victorian refinement, perfect for display or collection.