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Antique Folding Reading Glasses

Antique Victorian Folding Lorgnette Reading Glasses Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and Antique lorgnette finely crafted in platinum with a folding opera glasses with a
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1910s Edwardian Antique Folding Reading Glasses

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Diamond

Birmingham Guild Arts & Crafts Copper Paten or Tray
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
made with a fold over rim with a fine hand beaten finish to the base. It has been suggested that the
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1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique Folding Reading Glasses

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Copper

14 Karat Lorgnette Folding Eyeglasses with Gold, Diamond and Seed Pearls Lariat
Located in Tustin, CA
Gorgeous Art Deco 14 karat yellow gold lorgnette folding spectacles or antique reading glasses with
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Folding Reading Glasses

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White Diamond, Natural Pearl

Burgin Schverer & Cie Unusual French Overlay Art Glass Handled Vase
By Burgun & Schverer
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An extremely rare and unusual antique French overlay jade green glass handled vase with cloud
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19th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Folding Reading Glasses

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Art Glass

Stevens & Williams Aesthetic Movement Jewel Pattern Glass Bowl
By Stevens & Williams
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine quality aesthetic movement English glass bowl decorated in a Jewel pattern by renowned
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Folding Reading Glasses

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Crystal

Early Articulating O. C. White Iron Arm & Brass Floor Lamp + Mercury Glass Shade
By O.C. White
Located in Bainbridge, NY
O. C. White Arm, adjustable Floor Lamp with Mercury Glass Shade, C. 1920's. Featuring the original
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Folding Reading Glasses

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Brass, Enamel, Iron

Brass Face-a-Main Lorgnette, ca. 1870
Located in Delft, NL
hinged spring reading glasses designed in the early 19th century by the Frenchman M. Lepage. The glasses
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19th Century European Antique Folding Reading Glasses

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Brass

Antique Brass Face-a-Main Lorgnette, ca. 1870
Brass Face-a-Main Lorgnette, ca. 1870
H 6.3 in W 3.94 in D 0.28 in
Victorian Coromandel Vanity Box Glyn Cywarch Estate
By James Vickery, Henry Lewis
Located in Northampton, GB
bordered by further brass stringing with an initial monogram reading GHME. When opened the Vanity Box
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Folding Reading Glasses

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Multi-gemstone, Silver, Brass

Antique Victorian Coromandel Vanity Box Glyn Cywarch Estate
Victorian Coromandel Vanity Box Glyn Cywarch Estate
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H 8.86 in W 14.17 in D 11.02 in
Original Antique Poster Liberals Tory Promises Tariff Reform German & Uncle Sam
Located in London, GB
and a German depicted as Deutscher Michel (Michael the German) wearing a green jacket, glasses and a
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Early 1900s British Antique Folding Reading Glasses

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Paper

Original Antique Poster Liberals Tory Promises Tariff Reform German & Uncle Sam
Located in London, GB
and a German depicted as Deutscher Michel (Michael the German) wearing a green jacket, glasses and a
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Early 1900s Antique Folding Reading Glasses

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Paper

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Andy Warhol Designed Record Covers (Set of 4 LPs)
By Andy Warhol
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A collection of 4 LPs with individual cover art designed by Andy Warhol. Featuring the following recording artists & albums: - Aretha by Aretha Franklin - Silk Electric by Diana Ross...
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1980s Pop Art Antique Folding Reading Glasses

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Offset

Christian Désiré Internally Decorated Acid Etched Cameo Glass Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Christian Désiré (1846-1907) (Désiré Johann Baptist Christian) Internally decorated acid etched cameo glass vase, circa 1900, in colorless glass over a layer of semi-opaque amber g...
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Early 1900s Antique Folding Reading Glasses

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Glass

Antique French Art Nouveau Copper & Brass Cross Crucifix
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Art Nouveau copper and brass alter cross with silver tone Jesus and sacred heart.
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Folding Reading Glasses

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Brass, Copper, Spelter

Art Nouveau Bronze and Muller Frères Lunéville Polychrome Glass Chandelier
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Nouveau bronze and Muller Frères Lunéville polychrome glass four-light chandelier, circa 1920. This impressive French Art Nouveau period chandelier features a mottled “Pât...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Folding Reading Glasses

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Brass, Bronze

Antique Silver Plated Footed Gallery Serving Tray with Floral Engraving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique gallery serving tray is hallmarked by an unknown maker, but presumed to date to approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style. The tray is composed of silver plate ov...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Folding Reading Glasses

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Silver Plate

Opal Long Carved Drop Cameo 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Very nice rose carved opal drop engrave with flowers, on top 2 different old victorian sigillum engrave with lions and Grifon carved in carnelian and agate stone. 18 kt Rose gold gr...
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2010s Italian Artisan Antique Folding Reading Glasses

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Agate, Carnelian, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Turkish Tin Copper Tray Table on Wooden Folding Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Turkish tin copper tray table on wooden folding stand Turkish Persian Mameluke style tinned copper tray table. Very nice unusual Asian dark bronzed color tray on folding wooden s...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Moorish Antique Folding Reading Glasses

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Metal, Copper

Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Emerald Diamond Necklace Set
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Certified Emerald Diamond NecklaceDetaches Into Two Bracelets and Detachable Pendant An 18k yellow gold necklace was set with sixteen ...
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1970s Italian Antique Folding Reading Glasses

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Jade, Onyx and Opal Multi-Gemstone 14 Karat Gold Bohemian Link Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
One-of-a-kind Vicki Orr 14k yellow gold Bohemian necklace with 19 unique pieces including Onyx, Turquoise, white Diamond, Jade, Freshwater Pearl, green Quartz, Opal, Shell cameo and ...
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2010s American Contemporary Antique Folding Reading Glasses

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Opal, Onyx, Multi-gemstone, Jade, White Diamond...

New Modern Trivet in Black Marquinia Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
By Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Trivet in Nero Marquinia marble, designed by Ivan Colominas. Size: 26 x 2 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Myron, Materia e Tavola collection by the Spanish Designer Ivan Col...
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2010s Italian Modern Antique Folding Reading Glasses

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Marble

Roux-Marquiand French Art Deco Tea-Coffee Set, 1925
By Roux-Marquiand
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco teay / coffee set by ROUX-MARQUIAND (Lyon), France, 1925. Silverplate metal and noble woods. This tea and coffee service obtained a gold medal at the Salon des Arts D...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Folding Reading Glasses

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Silver Plate

Chanel 2021 Rare Soldout Garter Thigh Micro Mini Flap Bag with Chains
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Punk Edgy Leg Thigh Holster Garter Micro Mini Flap Bag with Chains Gold and Silver hardware Quilted calfskin leather Magnetic flap closure Elastic scrunched leather for thigh...
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1990s French Antique Folding Reading Glasses

Arnold Krog for Royal Copenhagen: "Fish Service" Porcelain Very Large Oval Dish
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arnold Krog for Royal Copenhagen: "Fish service" porcelain very large oval fish dish decorated in colors with fish. Number 999/3001. Measures: 60 cm. x 27 cm. 2nd., in perfect co...
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1880s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Folding Reading Glasses

Victorian Yellow Gold Watch Fob
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Victorian 14 Karat Watch Fob with Sliding Station. The unique ladies watch fob features a 48" long curb link chain with a sliding station adored with two 2mm round garnets, three 2mm...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Folding Reading Glasses

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Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early 20th Century Fruit & Flowers Porcelain Tile Pie Stand on Chrome Metal Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted 1920s pie stand with beautiful decor. This stylish and decorative pie stand from the 1920s is in very good condition. The shape of this wonderful stand is a joy to look ...
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Early 20th Century European Antique Folding Reading Glasses

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Chrome

New Modern Dish in White Carrara Marble, creator Studioformart
By Studioformart
Located in Milan, IT
Having abandoned soft and linear shapes, Studioformart has considered a rational and perfectly functional dining set. Soup plate, dinner plate and dessert plate, Square is a declarat...
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2010s Italian Modern Antique Folding Reading Glasses

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Marble

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14-Karat Yellow Gold Lady's Folding Lorgnette with Ribbon Buckle
Located in Quechee, VT
This stylish 14-karat yellow gold, snap-open or fold-close, lady's lorgnette is designed to wear as
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19th Century American Belle Époque Antique Folding Reading Glasses

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Gold

English George III Mahogany and Brass Antique Traveling Desk Writing Slope Box
Located in Shippensburg, PA
drawer. The interior is lined with an old green baize writing surface with a pair of glass inkwells and a
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Folding Reading Glasses

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Brass, Steel

Tall French Louis XVI Long Case Clock w/ Walnut Case, circa 1790
Located in Miami, FL
sold. It features an arched bonnet over arched glass-paneled door opens to an enamel dial, reading
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Folding Reading Glasses

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Brass, Enamel, Iron

Abraham Lincoln Original Signed Presidential Appointment and Reich Etching, 1861
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
is a facsimile etched Lincoln signature, reading “A. Lincoln.” The print also has a small remarque
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1860s American Antique Folding Reading Glasses

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Paper

Train Carriage Reading Light
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A wall mounted train carriage light. Mahogany with a folded copper shade the light works as
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Early 20th Century German Antique Folding Reading Glasses

Train Carriage Reading Light
Train Carriage Reading Light
H 8.67 in W 9.45 in D 5.91 in
Mahogany Writing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
holes for the included candle sconces. The writing surface folds back to reveal two storage areas and on
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19th Century British Antique Folding Reading Glasses

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Brass

Mahogany Writing Box
Mahogany Writing Box
H 7 in W 20 in D 10.5 in
Rare Regency Period Astronomical Elton's Miniature Transparent Orrery circa 1817
By Elton's
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
England. The condition is good. The mahogany has a well-established patina, the glass and feet are
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1810s English Regency Antique Folding Reading Glasses

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Cut Glass, Mahogany, Paper

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Antique Folding Reading Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique folding reading glasses available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and brass, all antique folding reading glasses available were constructed with great care. Antique folding reading glasses have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Arts and Crafts and Victorian antique folding reading glasses are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique folding reading glasses over the years, but those made by Burgun & Schverer, Henry Lewis and Stevens & Williams are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Folding Reading Glasses?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,889, while they’re typically $248 on the low end and $45,000 highest priced.