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Antique Spectacles Glasses

RARE ANTiQUE GEORGE III SHAGREEN GLASSES SPECTACLES CASE AND FOLDING GLASSES
Located in GB
George III Shargeen & Silver Spectacles case with folding glasses inside A very good looking, well
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18th Century European George III Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Glass

Historical American Civil War Era Wire Frame Magnifying Eye Glass Spectacles
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A delicate pair of handmade magnifying wire rim eye glasses from the American Civil War era, circa
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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Metal

Antique 14K Gold Victorian Vintage Spectacles Lorgnette Eyeglasses with Handle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
glass is in excellent shape and is framed by decoratively etched marked 14 carat white gold reading or
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Gold

Early 20th C Opticians Spectacles Display Shop Cabinet Ebonised Gilt Vitrine
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An early 20th century opticians display cabinet, with its original hand painted gilt advertising signage over a decorative pelmet. Lead lined outer top, so one would assume was prev...
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Early 20th Century English Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Glass, Pine

Antique Lorgnettes Pendant Spectacles in Silver by Georg Unite & Sons Birmingham
By George Unite & Sons
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hand engraved pair of lorgnettes - hand-held compact spectacles in the shape of a necklace pendant
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Silver

An early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign.
Located in London, GB
and glass opticians trade sign, in the form of a quirky pair of spectacles. Made from hand forged cast
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1910s French Victorian Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Iron

19th Century English Portrait Elderly Man in Glasses Large Oil Painting 1850's
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Gentleman wearing spectacles oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 32 x 27 inches
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Canvas, Oil

Early 19th century Opticians Trade sign
Located in London, GB
metal and glass opticians trade sign, in the form of a quirky pair of spectacles. Made from hand forged
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1920s French Early Victorian Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Metal

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 Spectacles Glasses

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White Diamond, Natural Pearl

Pair of Framed Japanese Embroidery Art Portraits
Located in Atlanta, GA
Artistically framed for display in a slight shadow frame with non-reflective pixie glass, these
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Silk, Wood

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1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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1970s French Space Age Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Metal, Aluminum

Antique 1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
H 157.49 in W 255.91 in D 314.97 in
A truly delightful miniature terrestrial pocket globe
By Nathaniel Mills
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A truly delightful miniature terrestrial pocket globe in a celestial case, 3 inches / 6.8 cm. The globe consists of 12 wonderful varnished, engraved hand-coloured gores that stretch ...
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Mid-18th Century British Dutch Colonial Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Other

1960s Music Radio TV Record Player Cabinet, Mahogany, Osvaldo Borsani attributed
By Cantu, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury music radio TV record player cabinet (or Dry Bar cabinet) in mahogany Osvaldo Borsani attributed Rare and important polyvalent entertainment music cabinet, beautiful also ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Copper

Historic Antique Civil War Walking Stick Cane of General Joe Hooker
Located in Dayton, OH
"Very rare antique 18th century wood walking stick, staff or cane once owned by General Joe Hooker. Engraved silver band reads Gen. Joe Hooker. Measure: 35". A history of the cane...
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19th Century American Classical Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Hardwood

Wurlitzer Auxiliary #4008 External Speaker Matches JukeBox Bubbler
By Wurlitzer
Located in Oakland, CA
Wurlitzer Auxiliary #4008 Speaker Matches JukeBox. Rare 1946 Wurlitzer Jukebox 4000 bubbler. External speaker designed for the famed classic 1015 Wurlitzer Jukebox Amazing original c...
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1980s American Art Deco Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Metal

1920s, Mahogany and Oak Compactom Ltd Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mahogany and oak gentleman's wardrobe by Compactom Ltd. of London. Fitted with labeled compartments, trays and rails. Opening to reveal a fully fitted interior, complete with hangi...
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1920s English Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Oak, Mahogany

17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Spruce

Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Box In Pewter, GAB Sweden 1934
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Örebro, SE
Jewelry box produced by GAB in 1934. Made from pewter with mirror on the inside of the lid. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use. Box with scratches,...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Pewter

Switzerland Mahogany Ebonized Hinged Music Box with Three Cylinders, C. 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
Rare Switzerland mahogany & ebonized hinged music box with the original crank, three interior paper labels, and cylinders. Music box is stamped by maker and is In working condition, ...
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1880s Swiss Biedermeier Antique Spectacles Glasses

Materials

Steel

Rare 1939 Vintage Viking Oak Corner Console Radio by Romweber
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Lafayette, IN
Very rare corner radio with custom Viking Oak cabinet by the Romweber Furniture Company of Batesville, IN. Radio features: - Stromberg Carlson Model 340 Shortwave Radio Chassis ...
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1930s Gothic Revival Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Oak

African Mangbetu Carved Figural Fertility Bow Harp Domu Instrument 27"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare vintage museum quality African Mangbetu fertility harp / domu, an African stringed instrument of the Mangbetu poeple, featuring a round wooden body, stretched red leather head w...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Leather, Hardwood

G M Ellwood, attri. An Arts & Crafts Walnut & Inlaid Piano made by J Brinsmead
By John Brinsmead, George Montague Ellwood
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood, designer (attributed). A rare Arts and Crafts Walnut and inlaid upright iron framed piano made by John Brinsmead and Sons, London. With elongated side column...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Walnut

Art Deco Very Attractive Miniature 1930s French Bakelite Clock by Dep
By DEP
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive 1930s Art Deco French Bakelite clock by Dep. This delightful little clock is super rare, in fact this is the second one we've ever had! Primarily produced to be a tra...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Chrome

Celestial globe by Kelvin & Hughes, in original case with accessories
By Kelvin & Hughes 1
Located in London, GB
A 7 inch celestial globe by Kelvin & Hughes, circa 1975. Twilight setting pattern. The globe is mounted in a brass meridian circle, the circle is divided 0 - 90° in four quadrants. ...
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Late 20th Century English Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Brass

Colored wall map of the WORLD
By Chambon
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
“Mappe Monde, contenant les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre” CHAMBON, Gobert-Denis (France, 17.. - 1781) Paris, Longchamps et Janvier, 1754 Size H. 115 x W. 145 cm. Gobert-Denis...
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Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Wood, Paper

Colored wall map of the WORLD
Colored wall map of the WORLD
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H 45 in W 57 in D 0.8 in
19th Century Tortoise Shell Decorative Hair Comb or Head Piece
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning and large antique 19th century tortoise shell, celluloid, or Bakelite hair comb or head piece with an intricate carved floral and open scroll work design. A wonderful dec...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Plastic

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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
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1890s English Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Leather

Antique Leather Spectacles Case
Leather Spectacles Case
H 5 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
Eden Roc Violet Blue Spectacles
Located in Lugano, CH
“Tender Is The Night”. Upon arrival, first thing was having a glass of champagne on the terrace, admiring
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1660s Swiss Antique Spectacles Glasses

Romney's Self Portrait by Adrian Lamb
By Adrian Lamb
Located in Woodbury, CT
spectacles, though he had been in the habit of using eye glasses for many years. Measures: 28 1/2" W x 33
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1920s American Antique Spectacles Glasses

Romney's Self Portrait by Adrian Lamb
Romney's Self Portrait by Adrian Lamb
H 33.5 in W 28.5 in D 1.5 in
ART NOVEAU Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Opera Glasses
Located in New York, NY
Rare and very unusual Art Nouveau 14K gold, ruby, diamond and sapphire opera spectacles/glasses
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Silver Spectacles Case, Glasses Case
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful Victorian sterling silver spectacle case. Heavy and solid sterling silver, it has hexagonal cut corners and fine engraving to the lid. Scrolling foliate surrounds the l...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Spectacles Case, Glasses Case
Antique Victorian Silver Spectacles Case, Glasses Case
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H 0.75 in W 5.25 in L 1.5 in
Figurial 1800s Spectacles Trade Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
sign with gilt painted bronze nose piece and loops for hanging. Bevel glass lenses are reverse painted
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Glass

DIMINUTIVE OPTOMETRIST TRADE SIGN, HAND-BLOWN, COLORED GLASS
Located in York County, PA
This optometrist trade sign, made from gold painted zinc and colored, hand-blown glass, dates to
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19th Century American Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Metal

Early 20th Century Opticians Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
early 20th Century French opticians trade sign. In the form of a pair of spectacles, hand crafted from
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1920s French Early Victorian Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Brass

Cartier Paris Art Deco Black Lacquer Coral Diamond Binoculars
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
-kind spectacles. Trimmed with coral beads topped with collet set diamonds, this signed Cartier pair of
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Diamond

Original Vintage Art Nouveau Advertising Poster for a Furniture Exhibition, 1898
By Hugo van der Woude
Located in London, GB
pottery ceramic work on display through her spectacles. Design by Van der Woude (d. 1913), a highly
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19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Lithograph, Paper

1820s-1830s Antique French Mother of Pearl Gold Lorgnette
Located in Litchfield, CT
have, look no further than this pair of lorgnette glasses. Encased in a mother-of-pearl handle
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Mid-19th Century French Georgian Antique Spectacles Glasses

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18k Gold

Antique French Mother of Pearl and Gold Lorgnette, circa 1820s-1830s
Located in Litchfield, CT
have, look no further than this pair of lorgnette glasses. Encased in a mother-of-pearl handle
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Mid-19th Century French Georgian Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Mother-of-Pearl

Georgian III Mahogany Thermometer by John Dollond
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
frame removable to aid the cleaning of the glass, with a silvered register engraved to the temperature
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1790s English Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Mahogany

Gold and Enamel Lorgnette with Concealed Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
the lorgnette causes the mechanism to engage and the spectacles to emerge from the side. Ingeniously
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Diamond, Enamel

Antique French Oil on Board Painting, Arrival at the Auberge, 19th Century
By Maurice Blum
Located in Dallas, TX
trousers and a teal overcoat is standing in the carriage with a glass container in his hand. A monkey sits
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19th Century French Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Wood, Giltwood

Antique Brass Extending Naval Telescope circa 1880 Bisley
Located in London, GB
17th century, using glass lenses. They found use in terrestrial applications and astronomy. Within
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19th Century English Antique Spectacles Glasses

"Grandparent's Favorite" Antique Interior Scene Painting by Emmanuel Costa
By Emmanuel Costa 1
Located in Shippensburg, PA
clearly the center of attention as she tries on Grandpa’s reading glasses to see the world through his
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Late 19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Canvas

Opticians Advertising Spectacles
Located in East Hampton, NY
Brass and glass antique advertising spectacles.
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Early 20th Century Antique Spectacles Glasses

Opticians Advertising Spectacles
Opticians Advertising Spectacles
H 8 in W 24.25 in D 2.5 in
Art Deco Silver Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles
Located in Nuernberg, DE
spectacles. The lens glass is in excellent shape and is framed by decoratively etched silver (marked 900
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Silver

Art Deco Silver Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles
Located in Nuernberg, DE
spectacles. The lens glass is in excellent shape and is framed by decoratively etched silver (marked 835
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Silver

5 Antique Victorian Wire Rim Optical Eye Glasses Frames Spectacles
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of five antique wire frame eye glasses / spectacles of various lens strengths including one
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Metal

Art Nouveau Enamel Handle Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles
Located in Nuernberg, DE
spectacles. The lens glass is in excellent shape and is framed by decoratively etched silver (marked 835
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Silver, Enamel

Glass Vase "Fleurs" by Poschinger, Early 20th Century
By Poschinger
Located in Roma, IT
. Mirrors and window glass was produced there, as was glass for spectacles and hollow glassware.   
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Early 20th Century German Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Glass

Pair of Chinese Eyeglasses with Original Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
China had been using spectacles for centuries. The larger the glasses, the more intelligent the wearer
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Brass

End XIX Century Dry Nautical Magnetic Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
. The compass consists of a brass and glass vessel on the bottom of which a metal stem is fixed on which
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1890s Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Brass

1850s Nautical Dry Compass Signed C.E.H. Antique Original Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
century. The compass consists of a brass and glass vessel on the bottom of which a metal stem is fixed on
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Mid-19th Century Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Brass

19th Century Optometrist Oil on Canvas by G Slipper
Located in Dallas, TX
correction of refractive error with glasses or contact lenses and the treatment of eye diseases
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Canvas

Original vintage Art Nouveau advertising poster for a furniture exhibition, 1898
By Hugo van der Woude
Located in London, GB
pottery ceramic work on display through her spectacles. Design by Van der Woude (d. 1913), a highly
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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Paper

Lorgnette 14K Gold Folding Spectacles
Located in Atlanta, GA
of the handle releases the lenses et voila, a pair of spectacles. The lens glass is in excellent
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Spectacles Glasses

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14k Gold, White Gold

Curry and Paxton Lorgnette Bifocal 14K Gold Spectacles
Located in Atlanta, GA
glass into a pair of spectacles. The bifocal lens glass is in great condition! Spectacular! Item
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Late 19th Century British Art Deco Antique Spectacles Glasses

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Victorian 13K Gold Handheld Spectacles
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Victorian 13K Gold Handheld Spectacles. Can be worn as pendant or used as a magnifying
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Late 19th Century British Antique Spectacles Glasses

Rare Collection of Eight Pair of Eye Spectacles
Located in Litchfield, CT
Mostly American, possibly a few English, circa 1820-1910. The glasses are mounted on contemporary
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Late 19th Century American Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Metal

Rare Napoleonic Tortoise Shell Spectacles Case with Specs
Located in San Marcos, CA
type, the spectacles await fitting with your own custom prescription lenses (no glass in this set at
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Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Folk Art Zinc Trade Sign
Located in Janvry, Essonne
This zinc sign is double. It presents a clock and spectacles. The spectacles are in gilt zinc with
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Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Iron, Zinc

19th Century Folk Art Zinc Trade Sign
19th Century Folk Art Zinc Trade Sign
H 41.75 in W 38.25 in D 7.5 in
Victorian Ebonized and Brass Optician’s Mirror, circa 1880
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
condition. The mirror is in sound, attractive and decorative condition. The original plate glass is
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Brass

19th Century Gilden Wood Optometrist or Optician Storefront Trade Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
sign featuring the highly desirable anaglyph lenses consisting of cobalt blue and ruby red "flash glass
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Late 19th Century American Antique Spectacles Glasses

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Glass, Wood

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Antique Spectacles Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique spectacles glasses available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique spectacles glasses — often made from glass, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique spectacles glasses available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique spectacles glasses bearing Victorian or industrial hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique spectacles glasses have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Poschinger are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Spectacles Glasses?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,175, while they’re typically $96 on the low end and $10,000 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Spectacles Glasses
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique piece of stained glass could range in price from $2,000 to $100,000 depending on the style, its condition and much more. It is used in making decorative windows and other objects through which light passes. Find a collection of vintage antique stained glass on 1stDibs.