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Antique Victorian Lorgnettes Fold Out Gold Reading or Opera Glasses Estate
Antique Victorian Lorgnettes Fold Out Gold Reading or Opera Glasses Estate

Antique Victorian Lorgnettes Fold Out Gold Reading or Opera Glasses Estate

Located in Montreal, QC

Victorian Finely detailed, Hand crafted 9K Yellow Gold Lorgnettes, Antique folding Opera or Reading Glasses. Measuring approx. 4.25" long. Beautifully Hand crafted in 14K Yellow Gold.

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Brass Face-a-Main Lorgnette, ca. 1870
Brass Face-a-Main Lorgnette, ca. 1870

Brass Face-a-Main Lorgnette, ca. 1870

$799

H 6.3 in W 3.94 in D 0.28 in

Brass Face-a-Main Lorgnette, ca. 1870

Located in Delft, NL

These are 19th century hinged spring reading glasses designed in the early 19th century by the Frenchman M.

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19th Century European Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Wood Floor Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Wood Floor Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Wood Floor Lamp

$2,480

H 71 in W 19 in D 185 in

Mid-Century Modern Wood Floor Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

The height of the lamp itself is ideal for reading, and two tiers of wraparound shelves make convenient places to keep books, reading glasses and the like.

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Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Reading Glasses

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Hardwood

Antique English Bamboo Canterbury Stand or Bamboo Magazine Holder
Antique English Bamboo Canterbury Stand or Bamboo Magazine Holder

Antique English Bamboo Canterbury Stand or Bamboo Magazine Holder

Located in Highwood, IL

Plus there is a handy lower shelf covered in leather for your reading glasses, magnifier, and beverage of choice.

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1910s English Country Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Bamboo

Victorian Brass Adjustable Reading Lamp with Etched Glass Shade
Victorian Brass Adjustable Reading Lamp with Etched Glass Shade

Victorian Brass Adjustable Reading Lamp with Etched Glass Shade

Located in Reading, Berkshire

An Elegant Antique Victorian Adjustable Brass Student Reading Lamp with An Etched Glass Shade A timeless design classic suitable for an antique or modern day desk.

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19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Brass

Early 20th C. English Mahogany Library Steps with Tooled Leather and Storage
Early 20th C. English Mahogany Library Steps with Tooled Leather and Storage

Early 20th C. English Mahogany Library Steps with Tooled Leather and Storage

Located in Dallas, TX

Thoughtfully designed for dual purpose, the top two steps lift to reveal hidden storage compartments, ideal for keeping reading glasses, stationery, or personal treasures neatly tuck...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

14 Karat Lorgnette Folding Eyeglasses with Gold, Diamond and Seed Pearls Lariat
14 Karat Lorgnette Folding Eyeglasses with Gold, Diamond and Seed Pearls Lariat

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 round lenses from the 1920s feature an elaborately filigreed handle to hold them t...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Reading Glasses

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White Diamond, Natural Pearl

J.B. Treat “Reading Brass Band" Drum, c.1860s
J.B. Treat “Reading Brass Band" Drum, c.1860s

J.B. Treat “Reading Brass Band" Drum, c.1860s

$1,800

H 16.5 in W 33.5 in D 33.5 in

J.B. Treat “Reading Brass Band" Drum, c.1860s

Located in Savannah, GA

Treat of Boston, circa 1860s. Fitted glass top. Used by the Reading Brass Band who are well documented in the Boston Globe as having performed at Republican rallies, veteran parade...

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1860s American Campaign Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Hide, Glass, Wood

Victorian Faux Book Trunk on Base Table with Storage, 19th Century Accent Piece
Victorian Faux Book Trunk on Base Table with Storage, 19th Century Accent Piece

Victorian Faux Book Trunk on Base Table with Storage, 19th Century Accent Piece

Located in Atlanta, GA

Use it in a living room as an eye-catching side table with hidden storage, perfect for tucking away remote controls, coasters, or reading glasses. It could also serve as a charming a...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Reading Glasses

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Wood

Helen Hyde - Girl Reading by Candlelight, Japanisme Watercolor, c.1900
Helen Hyde - Girl Reading by Candlelight, Japanisme Watercolor, c.1900

Helen Hyde - Girl Reading by Candlelight, Japanisme Watercolor, c.1900

By Helen Hyde

Located in Savannah, GA

Helen Hyde (American, 1868-1919) Watercolor on paper depicting a girl reading by candlelight, circa 1900. sight: 8 ½ by 7 ¼ inches frame: 11 ¾ by 10 ½ inches

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Early 1900s American Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Isaac Pearson Reading PA Walnut Tall Clock with Rare Jacob Kunsman Case, C 1845
Isaac Pearson Reading PA Walnut Tall Clock with Rare Jacob Kunsman Case, C 1845

Isaac Pearson Reading PA Walnut Tall Clock with Rare Jacob Kunsman Case, C 1845

Located in Milford, NH

A splendid Empire walnut veneered tall clock with swan’s neck split pediment crest with bullseye rosettes and three wooden ball & spire finials surmounting an arched front glass door...

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1840s American Empire Antique Reading Glasses

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Metal

Antique Two-Tier Cane and Scorched Bamboo Tiger Wood Side Table with Storage Top
Antique Two-Tier Cane and Scorched Bamboo Tiger Wood Side Table with Storage Top

Antique Two-Tier Cane and Scorched Bamboo Tiger Wood Side Table with Storage Top

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Fastened with a hinge, it is a great way to hide little things that make a space feel cluttered. (TV remotes, reading glasses, etc.) When closed, the top functions as a normal tablet...

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19th Century American British Colonial Antique Reading Glasses

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Metal

Doublé Art Deco Face-a-Main Lorgnette, 1920s
Doublé Art Deco Face-a-Main Lorgnette, 1920s

Doublé Art Deco Face-a-Main Lorgnette, 1920s

$558

H 7.09 in W 3.94 in D 0.28 in

Doublé Art Deco Face-a-Main Lorgnette, 1920s

Located in Delft, NL

A Doublé Art Deco face-a-main Lorgnette, 1920s Art Deco French hinged spring reading or Opera glasses. The glasses disappear double folded at the top of the stem.

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Early 20th Century European Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Brass

Antique Folk Art Reverse Painted and Foil Exhibition Sign in Gilt Frame
Antique Folk Art Reverse Painted and Foil Exhibition Sign in Gilt Frame

Antique Folk Art Reverse Painted and Foil Exhibition Sign in Gilt Frame

Located in Nantucket, MA

Folk Art exhibition sign, reverse painted glass with reserved text backed in gold and silver crinkled foil reading "Exhibition / of / Paintings / on / Glass / By Edgar F.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Foil

French 19th Century Gilt and Painted Barometer
French 19th Century Gilt and Painted Barometer

French 19th Century Gilt and Painted Barometer

$3,600

H 38.25 in W 10.25 in D 2 in

French 19th Century Gilt and Painted Barometer

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

The circular dial of the barometer has painted (faded) lettering behind protective glass for reading the current conditions, while the Centigrade thermometer above is scaled from fre...

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19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

19th Century, English Mahogany & Brass Nautical Gimbal Thermometer, Barometer
19th Century, English Mahogany & Brass Nautical Gimbal Thermometer, Barometer

19th Century, English Mahogany & Brass Nautical Gimbal Thermometer, Barometer

Located in Atlanta, GA

The barometer dial, with its detailed engravings, displays the atmospheric pressure readings, while the thermometer’s glass tube is meticulously calibrated for precise temperature me...

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19th Century British George III Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Brass

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Antique Gold and Diamond Lorgnette Reading Glasses Pendant Necklace
Antique Gold and Diamond Lorgnette Reading Glasses Pendant Necklace

Antique Gold and Diamond Lorgnette Reading Glasses Pendant Necklace

Located in Melbourne, FL

A beautiful antique lorgnette with opera reading glasses. The lorgnette has beautiful old mine cut diamonds with an approximate 1.00 carat total.

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19th Century Unknown Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Leather Spectacles Case
Leather Spectacles Case

Leather Spectacles Case

Unavailable

H 5 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in

Leather Spectacles Case

Located in New York, NY

In the shape of a cigar case this would have held rather narrow reading glasses and is of very high quality.

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1890s English Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Leather

Meissen Pair Seated Man Reading and Woman with Yarn Winder
Meissen Pair Seated Man Reading and Woman with Yarn Winder

Meissen Pair Seated Man Reading and Woman with Yarn Winder

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Altrincham, GB

Meissen pair seated man reading and woman with yarn winder. First modelled by Acier Circa 1770. Height Man – 13cm Woman – 13.5cm Model Number C28 both Circa 1850.

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Mid-19th Century German Antique Reading Glasses

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Porcelain

Early Whieldon School Figure Of  A Seated Man Reading Book
Early Whieldon School Figure Of  A Seated Man Reading Book

Early Whieldon School Figure Of A Seated Man Reading Book

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H 4.5 in W 1.875 in D 2.5 in

Early Whieldon School Figure Of A Seated Man Reading Book

Located in New York, NY

A rare and fine English creamware (Whieldon school) figure of a seated man reading a book, decorated in underglaze oxide colors and brown slip

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Reading Glasses

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Pottery

Circa 1930 Gold Tone Minaudière Evening Bag Star Burst Pattern
Circa 1930 Gold Tone Minaudière Evening Bag Star Burst Pattern

Circa 1930 Gold Tone Minaudière Evening Bag Star Burst Pattern

By Evans Case Company

Located in Antwerp, BE

A case with compartments, it allows storage for several items in a small space, such as a makeup compact, lipstick, watch, reading glasses, or keys.The minaudière first appeared duri...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Reading Glasses

Lovely Arts & Crafts Reading Room, Three-Light Fixture with Art Glass
Lovely Arts & Crafts Reading Room, Three-Light Fixture with Art Glass

Lovely Arts & Crafts Reading Room, Three-Light Fixture with Art Glass

Located in Vancouver, BC

Circa. 1910 This lovely arts & crafts three-light fixture wears corresponding arts & crafts art glass shades. With an elongated 'Sheffield' body - this makes a perfect little...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Reading Glasses

Victorian 14k Folding Eyeglasses
Victorian 14k Folding Eyeglasses

Victorian 14k Folding Eyeglasses

Located in Narberth, PA

A wonderful pair of folding eye glasses from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, the unusual piece depicts a pair of folding reading glasses encased in a breatht...

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1880s Victorian Antique Reading Glasses

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Study of a girl sitting and reading a book
Study of a girl sitting and reading a book

Study of a girl sitting and reading a book

By William Hoare

Located in Bath, Somerset

A study in red chalk of a girl sitting and reading a book. Red chalk on paper under glass in a giltwood and gesso frame.

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Late 18th Century English School Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Paper, Chalk, Glass

Victorian Walnut Carved Wall Aneroid Barometer G.C. Bateman Scotland 1880, H1037
Victorian Walnut Carved Wall Aneroid Barometer G.C. Bateman Scotland 1880, H1037

Victorian Walnut Carved Wall Aneroid Barometer G.C. Bateman Scotland 1880, H1037

Located in Vancouver, BC

Bateman, South Hampton, Scotland 1880, H1037 Scotland 1880 Solid Walnut Original Finish Carved Swan Neck top Circular porcelain dial Hand painted numbers With brass bezel su...

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1880s Scottish Antique Reading Glasses

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Walnut

19th C Humorous Anamorphic Monochrome Pen & Ink Study Monkey 1846
19th C Humorous Anamorphic Monochrome Pen & Ink Study Monkey 1846

19th C Humorous Anamorphic Monochrome Pen & Ink Study Monkey 1846

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A very accomplished monochrome pen and ink study of an anamorphic monkey, reading the newspaper with his reading glassing at his desk.

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Reading Glasses

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Paper

19thc Blue Decorated Double Handled Crock/signed & Reading, pa.
19thc Blue Decorated Double Handled Crock/signed & Reading, pa.

19thc Blue Decorated Double Handled Crock/signed & Reading, pa.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic highly decorated three gallon crock with double handles.This signed "D.P.SHENFELDER ,READING,PA." crock has a small hairline on the right rear side about three inches long ...

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19th Century American Antique Reading Glasses

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Pottery

19th Century Oil on Board Trumpe-l'oeil Still Life
19th Century Oil on Board Trumpe-l'oeil Still Life

19th Century Oil on Board Trumpe-l'oeil Still Life

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A charming 19th century oil on board still life in trump l'oeil style The painting depicts fruit a tankard with jewels along side reading glasses with books and letters. There are ...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Reading Glasses

Dahl Jensen Porcelain Figurine, Siblings Reading Bird Book, Model Number 1327
Dahl Jensen Porcelain Figurine, Siblings Reading Bird Book, Model Number 1327

Dahl Jensen Porcelain Figurine, Siblings Reading Bird Book, Model Number 1327

Located in København, Copenhagen

Dahl Jensen porcelain figurine. Siblings reading bird book. Model number 1327. 1st factory quality. 1920s-1930s. In very good condition. Measures: 14.5 x 12.5 cm. Signed: Kings cr...

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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Reading Glasses

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Porcelain

Porcelain Figurine of a Reading Girl, Bing & Grondahl, Denmark, 1950s / 1960s
Porcelain Figurine of a Reading Girl, Bing & Grondahl, Denmark, 1950s / 1960s

Porcelain Figurine of a Reading Girl, Bing & Grondahl, Denmark, 1950s / 1960s

By Bing & Grøndahl

Located in Chorzów, PL

Porcelain figurine of a reading girl Made in Denmark by Bing & Grondahl Produced in 1950-1965 Model number # 2304 Very good condition, no damage Measures: height 9cm, ...

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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Original Antique English Faux Bamboo Canterbury/Side Table
Original Antique English Faux Bamboo Canterbury/Side Table

Original Antique English Faux Bamboo Canterbury/Side Table

Located in Highwood, IL

The creator obviously enjoyed relaxing after a tough day at work and read his most current periodicals, then the question was where to sit his beverage and reading glasses. Voila! He...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Reading Glasses

Meissen Clock Case, Reading Cupid, Allegory of Fine Arts, by Acier, Around 1850
Meissen Clock Case, Reading Cupid, Allegory of Fine Arts, by Acier, Around 1850

Meissen Clock Case, Reading Cupid, Allegory of Fine Arts, by Acier, Around 1850

By Michel Victor Acier 1, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

19th century sculptural porcelain clock case: Rectangular base plate standing on four loaf feet at the corners, as well as on the long sides below central rocaille panels reaching t...

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1850s German Rococo Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Bamboo Canterbury/Magazine Stand
Antique English Bamboo Canterbury/Magazine Stand

Antique English Bamboo Canterbury/Magazine Stand

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H 29.25 in W 19.5 in D 14.5 in

Antique English Bamboo Canterbury/Magazine Stand

Located in Highwood, IL

Plus there is a handy lower shelf covered in leather for your reading glasses, magnifier, and beverage of choice.

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1910s English Country Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Bamboo

German Silver Gilt Minaudière Louis Kuppenheim
German Silver Gilt Minaudière Louis Kuppenheim

German Silver Gilt Minaudière Louis Kuppenheim

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H 4.33 in W 2.56 in D 0.8 in

German Silver Gilt Minaudière Louis Kuppenheim

By Louis Kuppenheim

Located in Newark, England

A case with compartments, it allows storage for several items in a small space, such as a makeup compact, lipstick, watch, reading glasses, or keys) and compacts and cigarette cases ...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Decorative Floor Reading Lamp, Mercury Glass Shade
Decorative Floor Reading Lamp, Mercury Glass Shade

Decorative Floor Reading Lamp, Mercury Glass Shade

By X-Ray Lamp Company

Located in Peekskill, NY

Make a perfect chair side reading lamp. The stand and shade bracket have decorative ornate castings.

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Glass

Antique Gold and Diamond Lorgnette, c. 1890
Antique Gold and Diamond Lorgnette, c. 1890

Antique Gold and Diamond Lorgnette, c. 1890

Located in Aspen, CO

For a nominal charge we can have the buyer's exact reading glass strength cut and set. There are 33 European cut white diamonds - all well matched, original and near colorless.

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Walnut Nightstands with Bookmatched Veneer
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Walnut Nightstands with Bookmatched Veneer

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Walnut Nightstands with Bookmatched Veneer

Located in Atlanta, GA

Place them beside your bed, where they can hold essentials like books, reading glasses, or a lamp. Alternatively, use them in a living room as elegant side tables.

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Brass

Antique Magnifying Glass, English, Brass, Optical Reading Aid, Edwardian, C.1910
Antique Magnifying Glass, English, Brass, Optical Reading Aid, Edwardian, C.1910

Antique Magnifying Glass, English, Brass, Optical Reading Aid, Edwardian, C.1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique magnifying glass. An English, brass optical reading aid, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Brass

Antique Magnifying Glass, English, Ebonised, Reading Aid, Edwardian, Circa 1910
Antique Magnifying Glass, English, Ebonised, Reading Aid, Edwardian, Circa 1910

Antique Magnifying Glass, English, Ebonised, Reading Aid, Edwardian, Circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a quality antique magnifying glass. An English, ebonised hardwood and glass reading aid, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Reading Glasses

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Hardwood

Brass Standard Reading Lamp
Brass Standard Reading Lamp

Brass Standard Reading Lamp

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H 58 in W 18.5 in D 10.5 in

Brass Standard Reading Lamp

Located in Cheshire, GB

Brass standard reading lamp the adjustable glass shade supported on a tooled stem, terminating in circular stepped base.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Art Deco Bronze Reading Lamps with Holophane Glass Shades
Pair of French Art Deco Bronze Reading Lamps with Holophane Glass Shades

Pair of French Art Deco Bronze Reading Lamps with Holophane Glass Shades

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of Art Deco era reading lamps, produced in France circa 1920s-1930s, each with ruffled Holophane shades, on adjustable articulating stems and rounded base in bronze. The lamps...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Brass and Marbled Glass Reading Lights, France, circa 1920s
Pair of Brass and Marbled Glass Reading Lights, France, circa 1920s

Pair of Brass and Marbled Glass Reading Lights, France, circa 1920s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Two elegant matching reading lamps -- one floor lamp and one desk lamp.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Reading Glasses

Pair of brass ajustable reading lamps
Pair of brass ajustable reading lamps

Pair of brass ajustable reading lamps

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H 79 in W 13.5 in D 21 in

Pair of brass ajustable reading lamps

Located in Cheshire, GB

A pair of brass floor standing reading lamps the adjustable twin glass shade is supported on a fluted stem, terminating in a circular stepped base with paw feet.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Brass

Early 20th century Two-Tone Prison Reading Wall Sconces
Early 20th century Two-Tone Prison Reading Wall Sconces

Early 20th century Two-Tone Prison Reading Wall Sconces

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century reading wall lights. Two tone glass, the etched glass diffuses the light, the clear aspect directs the light.

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1910s Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Brass

18th Century Holy Family with San Giovannino Painting Oil on Canvas
18th Century Holy Family with San Giovannino Painting Oil on Canvas

18th Century Holy Family with San Giovannino Painting Oil on Canvas

By Annibale Carracci

Located in Milan, IT

Carracci's work, depicting the Virgin in the company of the Child, a lively San Giovannino and San Giuseppe wearing reading glasses, had enjoyed excellent fame throughout the entire ...

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18th Century Italian Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Canvas

"Grandparent's Favorite" Antique Interior Scene Painting by Emmanuel Costa
"Grandparent's Favorite" Antique Interior Scene Painting by Emmanuel Costa

"Grandparent's Favorite" Antique Interior Scene Painting by Emmanuel Costa

By Emmanuel Costa 1

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Titled on a brass plaque in the center of the intricate gilded pierced gesso frame “Grandparent’s Favorite”, the scene depicts a mother and her daughter spending time with both Grand...

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Late 19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Canvas

Antique 14K Gold Victorian Vintage Spectacles Lorgnette Eyeglasses with Handle
Antique 14K Gold Victorian Vintage Spectacles Lorgnette Eyeglasses with Handle

Antique 14K Gold Victorian Vintage Spectacles Lorgnette Eyeglasses with Handle

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Gorgeous Victorian old fashioned antique lorgnette with a refined design on the handle. The lens glass is in excellent shape and is framed by decoratively etched marked 14 carat whit...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Gold

English Mahogany Engraved Gimbaled Barometer, Steele & Son, Liverpool. C. 1800
English Mahogany Engraved Gimbaled Barometer, Steele & Son, Liverpool. C. 1800

English Mahogany Engraved Gimbaled Barometer, Steele & Son, Liverpool. C. 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

Barometer has a lower inset thermometer under glass reading up to 100 degrees along with a brass weighted reservoir @ bottom.

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Brass, Steel

French 19th Century Painted Gilt Barometer
French 19th Century Painted Gilt Barometer

French 19th Century Painted Gilt Barometer

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H 37 in W 11.63 in D 2.75 in

French 19th Century Painted Gilt Barometer

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

The circular dial of the barometer has painted (faded) lettering behind protective glass for reading the current conditions, while the thermometer above is scaled.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Gold, Enamel

French 19th Century Louis XV Barometer
French 19th Century Louis XV Barometer

French 19th Century Louis XV Barometer

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H 39.38 in W 12.25 in D 2.5 in

French 19th Century Louis XV Barometer

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

The circular face has painted numbers and lettering behind glass for reading the barometer. There is also a painted scale on the face of the thermometer.

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Giltwood

Scotch Whisky Advertising Mirror from Leith, Scotland
Scotch Whisky Advertising Mirror from Leith, Scotland

Scotch Whisky Advertising Mirror from Leith, Scotland

Located in Austin, TX

A vintage Scotch whisky advertisement (portrait) mirror (or artistic show card), framed in mahogany and featuring an etched and painted mirrored glass reading: Macdonald and Muir. ...

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19th Century Scottish Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Mirror

Late 19th Century Oil - The Reader
Late 19th Century Oil - The Reader

Late 19th Century Oil - The Reader

Located in Corsham, GB

This fine portrait study in oil depicts an uncommon scene of a gentleman in a tavern, reading a newspaper. A broken glass bottle sits opposite him, on a rustic stool.

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19th Century Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Oil

Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Enamel Lorgnette
Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Enamel Lorgnette

Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Enamel Lorgnette

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

The lorgnette: An elongated piece of jeweler, worn around the neck as a pendant, yet concealing a pair of reading or opera glasses; a beautiful bauble which represents with grace and...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

14k Gold

Brass Sextant Signed WC COX Devonport, Mid-19th Century
Brass Sextant Signed WC COX Devonport, Mid-19th Century

Brass Sextant Signed WC COX Devonport, Mid-19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Brass frame with engraved silver protractor scale embedded in the arch, with scale from 0 to + 150, adjustable Vernier with reading Vernier, four colored glasses for the fixed mirror...

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1850s British Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Brass

1920s Reading Glass by Bausch & Lomb
1920s Reading Glass by Bausch & Lomb

1920s Reading Glass by Bausch & Lomb

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H 0.75 in W 7 in D 4 in

1920s Reading Glass by Bausch & Lomb

By Bausch & Lomb

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A boxed hand held magnifying glass crafted of an ebonized handle and optical glass.

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1920s American Industrial Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Period 14 Karat Gold Sapphire and Diamond Lorgnette
Art Deco Period 14 Karat Gold Sapphire and Diamond Lorgnette

Art Deco Period 14 Karat Gold Sapphire and Diamond Lorgnette

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Still perfectly functional as reading glasses and simply beautiful Deco design!

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Venetian 19th Century Rococo Style Green Bedside Table with Painted Floral Décor
Venetian 19th Century Rococo Style Green Bedside Table with Painted Floral Décor

Venetian 19th Century Rococo Style Green Bedside Table with Painted Floral Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

This door opens to reveal a storage area ideal for books and reading glasses. Raised on four cabriole legs, the table is painted in a deep green color accented with soft yellow and g...

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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Gothic Revival Newspaper & Magazine Stand of Early 1900s Tiger Oak
Hand Carved Gothic Revival Newspaper & Magazine Stand of Early 1900s Tiger Oak

Hand Carved Gothic Revival Newspaper & Magazine Stand of Early 1900s Tiger Oak

Located in Lisse, NL

The little shelf on top gives this unique antique more stability and it can, for example, also be used for displaying a clock or for placing your reading glasses on. Maximum width x...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Oak

A Moment of Quiet Reflection by Düsseldorf School Artist Henrik Nordenberg
A Moment of Quiet Reflection by Düsseldorf School Artist Henrik Nordenberg

A Moment of Quiet Reflection by Düsseldorf School Artist Henrik Nordenberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

At the center of this captivating scene is a man, ensconced in the comfort of his home, deeply engrossed in reading. His blue cap and reading glasses, along with the soft light that ...

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Late 19th Century Realist Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Henry Hahn Reading, Pennsylvania Cherry Tall Clock with Moon Phase Dial
Henry Hahn Reading, Pennsylvania Cherry Tall Clock with Moon Phase Dial

Henry Hahn Reading, Pennsylvania Cherry Tall Clock with Moon Phase Dial

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a cherry tall case clock by Henry Hahn of Reading, PA, active clockmaker from 1790-1820, with broken pediment carved arched bonnet with scroll rosettes, urn finials...

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Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Metal

O. C. White Brass & Iron Adjustable Table Lamp with Mercury Glass Shade, C. 1900
O. C. White Brass & Iron Adjustable Table Lamp with Mercury Glass Shade, C. 1900

O. C. White Brass & Iron Adjustable Table Lamp with Mercury Glass Shade, C. 1900

By O.C. White

Located in Bainbridge, NY

White Brass, Iron and Glass Articulating Reading Lamp, Desk Lamp, Bedside Lamp.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Rare Green Belgium Bell Jar Lantern Chandelier
19th Century Rare Green Belgium Bell Jar Lantern Chandelier

19th Century Rare Green Belgium Bell Jar Lantern Chandelier

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Bronze details. Beautiful blown glass reading "Val St. Lambert Made in Belgium Best Crystal Glass" Free priority UPS shipping from Italy with no custom fees.

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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Reading Glasses

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Bronze

Brass Sextant with Mahogany Box Signed Henry Hughes & Son, London, Early 1900s
Brass Sextant with Mahogany Box Signed Henry Hughes & Son, London, Early 1900s

Brass Sextant with Mahogany Box Signed Henry Hughes & Son, London, Early 1900s

Located in Milan, IT

Brass frame with engraved silver goniometric scale embedded in the arch, with scale from 0 to + 140, adjustable vernier with reading vernier, four colored glasses for the fixed mirro...

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Early 1900s British Antique Reading Glasses

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Brass

Russian Brass Antique Nautical Sextant Made  Early 1900s with Wooden Support
Russian Brass Antique Nautical Sextant Made  Early 1900s with Wooden Support

Russian Brass Antique Nautical Sextant Made Early 1900s with Wooden Support

Located in Milan, IT

Brass frame with engraved silver protractor scale embedded in the arch, with scale from 0 to + 155, vernier with micrometric screw adjustment, with engraved silver vernier for micros...

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Early 20th Century Russian Antique Reading Glasses

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Brass

UK 1850 Brass Sextant Antique Nautical Measurement Instrument with Mahogany Box
UK 1850 Brass Sextant Antique Nautical Measurement Instrument with Mahogany Box

UK 1850 Brass Sextant Antique Nautical Measurement Instrument with Mahogany Box

Located in Milan, IT

Brass frame with engraved silver goniometric scale embedded in the arch, with scale from 0 to + 150, vernier with micrometric screw adjustment, with engraved silver vernier for micro...

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1840s British Antique Reading Glasses

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Brass

1890s Sterling Silver LoIgnette Feathered Magnifying Reading Glass
1890s Sterling Silver LoIgnette Feathered Magnifying Reading Glass

1890s Sterling Silver LoIgnette Feathered Magnifying Reading Glass

Located in New York, NY

How delightful it is to come across a LoIgnettes, turn of the century, marcasite reading glass! It features a beautiful marcasite feather design and opens to reading glasses and clo...

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1890s Antique Reading Glasses

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Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Walnut Fox Head
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Walnut Fox Head

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Walnut Fox Head

Located in Aspen, CO

This fox is rather authorial, with a hat, reading glasses and a smoking pipe.

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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Reading Glasses

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Walnut

Tiffany Studios Venetian Desk Set ( 5 pieces)
Tiffany Studios Venetian Desk Set ( 5 pieces)

Tiffany Studios Venetian Desk Set ( 5 pieces)

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Bronx, NY

While they both contain paper holders, this grouping features a highly sought after double inkwell w/ inserts, a stamp box, a reading glass and a letter scale. Also available , but n...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Antique White Gold and Diamond Lorgnette
Elegant Antique White Gold and Diamond Lorgnette

Elegant Antique White Gold and Diamond Lorgnette

Located in New York, NY

Much more cheerful to use than reading glasses. Perfect for theater or restaurant. 1 1/2" x 3."

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1910s American Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Silver Lorgnette Locket and Collar Necklace
Art Deco Silver Lorgnette Locket and Collar Necklace

Art Deco Silver Lorgnette Locket and Collar Necklace

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A weird and wonderful thing… At first glance it looks like an ordinary Art Deco styled silver collar and locket, however the “pendant” is actually home to a spring-loaded pair of rea...

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Reading Glasses

Materials

Silver

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Antique Reading Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique reading glasses for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique reading glasses — often made from ceramic, glass and metal — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique reading glasses available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique reading glasses to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts antique reading glasses are of considerable interest. Antique reading glasses have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Bing & Grøndahl, Ingeborg Plockross Irminger and Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Reading Glasses?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,750, while they’re typically $147 on the low end and $45,000 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Reading Glasses
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    Mercury glass, often known as "silvered glass," is an antique decorative art glass made by glassmakers in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), England and America from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. These are blown glass artworks with hollow interiors, the majority of which are double-walled.
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