Antique Spectacles

Imre Kiralfy (1845-1919) was a renowned theatrical performer and producer who created music and dance spectacles in America and England, first with his brother Bolossy (1848-1932), k...

He wrote a treatise on the use of perspective and also invented special spectacles for drawing.

He wrote a treatise on the use of perspective and also invented special spectacles for drawing.

Original etching entitled "Interno del Coloseo scavatao del 1813, e ricoperto nel 1814" (Interior of the Colosseum in Rome, excavated in 1813 and reconstructed in 1814); interior of ...

It is remarkable that it is painted without spectacles, though he had been in the habit of using eye glasses for many years.

A lot of commentators have characterized Zijl’s work as ‘Impressionistic’ since the surfaces of his sculptures are true spectacles of light.

She carries a large basket over her right arm displaying peddler’s wares including needle cards, spectacles, buckles and scissors, and carries a large paddle reading ‘The Last Speech’.

Elaborate parade armor of this type were created in Florence, as elsewhere in Italy, in the 15th century for use in jousts and tournaments, civic and religious spectacles. One of...

This is the real thing and not a remake. Optometrist figural eyeglasses trade sign. Great trade sign with gilt painted bronze nose piece and loops for hanging. Bevel glass lenses are...

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...

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...

Order now and experience the glamour of the 1920s with these rare Art Deco spectacles.

Antique retractable spectacles with 10 diamonds weighing 0.22 carat Engraved platinum spectacles Mechanism in excellent working condition Measuring 1 3/4 inches x 2 1/2 inches when ...

A true to character oil portrait of a late 19th century matron in cylindrical spectacles and a white lace cap. Unsigned. Well presented in a bevelled gilt slip and matching frame.

This elegant device consists of a handle attached to a pair of hinged spectacles. It allows the user to magnify their vision by unfolding the spectacles when needed.

Notice the small shelf on top for one's spectacles, watch, or jewelry. Please note that the marble is NOT an exact match, however, somewhat similar.

Rare and very unusual Art Nouveau 14K gold, ruby, diamond and sapphire opera spectacles/glasses with chain . They feature a foliate design and gem set bees.

Hand-carved antique French walnut Rococo nightstand with an inset marble top, lined cupboard area, a drawer, and a wonderful 2-shelf pediment(one for your pocket-watch, the other for...

It is fairly rare to come across such a youthful male wearing spectacles in a formal portrait, as they were commonly removed so as not to display a frailty.

These exceptional antique spectacles feature solid 14K yellow gold wire-rim frames and a subtly rounded rectangular shape.

The large size makes these beautiful paintings even more spectacles.

Having binocular vision is now possible with these Art Deco, circa 1930, black lacquer one-of-a-kind spectacles. Trimmed with coral beads topped with collet set diamonds, this signe...

His lorgnette, with its cased lenses, caught on in London, and was far more appealing than the competing French scissor spectacles, which were associated with the revolutionary intel...

This piece is a memoriam of their duel complete with a lock of Aaron Burr's hair as well as a piece of the spectacles that Alexander Hamilton carried on the day he was fatally wounded.

Pridham holds a pair of spectacles in his hand, a symbol of intelligence. Inscribed "hung in the Royal Academy" to a label attached to the reverse.

A striking early 20th Century portrait of a distinguished looking man with a fine mustache and wire spectacles. He has neatly swept back hair and wears a suit and shirt.

Artwork of an elegant lady sitting in a chair, admiring the porcelain and pottery ceramic work on display through her spectacles. Design by Van der Woude (d. 1913), a highly talented...

He is holding a pair of spectacles in his lap. The painting is unsigned and presented in a handsome and very substantial 19th Century gilt wood frame with fine acanthus leaf molding ...

A truly fabulous mid to late-1800s shagreen spectacles case, etui, still with the original folding specs inside.

Known as the Combat à la Barrière, the event was one of the most dazzling court spectacles of the early seventeenth century, combining tournament, allegory, and theatre.

This large sign has the original hang-forged hanging iron rod, allowing the sign to be attached to the building The sign is made of cast-iron and is modeled as a pair of giant specta...

Encased in a mother-of-pearl handle ornamented with a monogrammed gold plaque, each lens set in eighteen-karat gold pops out with a gold mechanism to be used alone as a quizzer or se...

The Chinese people used magnetic fields also for spectacles: throwing magnetized arrows like dice, they indicated south like a magic, amazing the public.

Encased in a mother-of-pearl handle ornamented with a monogrammed gold plaque, each lens set in 18-karat gold pops out with a gold mechanism to be used alone as a quizzer or separate...

The Chinese people used magnetic fields also for spectacles: throwing magnetized arrows like dice, they indicated south like a magic, amazing the public.

Philip Carpenter began working as a manufacturing optician in Birmingham in 1808, specialising in spectacles and microscopes, before becoming manufacturer of Brewster’s Patent Kaleid...

In 1763 Peter invented the apochromat and began the manufacture of bifocal spectacles in 1781. Dollond & Co merged with Aitchison & Co in 1927 to form Dollond & Aitchison, the well-k...

An early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign, in the form of a quirky pair of spectacles. Made from hand forged cast metal with red and blue glass lenses.

The purpose of a chatelaine was to hang from a lady's waist and hold keys along with important things required by women of the period, such as scissors, a vinaigrette, spectacles or ...

In the form of a pair of spectacles, hand crafted from red and blue glass lenses and a brass frame with hanging support loop.

A man would likely be jeweler, clock-maker, and the maker of spectacles. Figural trade signs were visual images to direct those who could not read, which accounted for a substantial ...

The Chinese people used magnetic fields also for spectacles: throwing magnetized arrows like dice, they indicated south like a magic, amazing the public.

A.D. 443: namely, the Podium, which comprised the front-row seats reserved for distinguished guests; and the Arena, which denotes in Latin the sand on which the spectacles would be p...

Painted in a superb white satin dress, she holds horn spectacles and a spectacle case (there are references in the family papers to trouble that she had with her eyes).

Accompanying these unique folding spectacles is a matching platinum lariat chain measuring 30 inches in length, with a 2 inch extension where the glasses attach, so they can be worn ...

The Chinese people used magnetic fields also for spectacles: throwing magnetized arrows like dice, they indicated south like a magic, amazing the public.

A simple press of a button on the side of the lorgnette causes the mechanism to engage and the spectacles to emerge from the side. Ingeniously designed, the glasses are easily folded...

The Chinese people used magnetic fields also for spectacles: throwing magnetized arrows like dice, they indicated south like a magic, amazing the public.

The Chinese people used magnetic fields also for spectacles: throwing magnetized arrows like dice, they indicated south like a magic, amazing the public.

Amidst the unfolding of an extinction-level event, the ancient oceans trembled, leaving behind a silent sedimentary tapestry that settled upon the ocean floor, creating oxygen-depriv...

They could be displayed during evening gatherings, kept in cabinets of curiosities, or even rented, functioning as small domestic spectacles that combined knowledge, wonder and visua...

Fascinating details, from the tailor’s jauntily-cocked tricorn hat, colorful jacket and slightly askew spectacles, to the shears hanging from the goat’s horn, are clear testimony to ...

He is holding a golden walking cane behind his back as he uses a lorgnette (spectacles held up to the viewer’s face by a handle) to observe the commotion.

Antique 19th century Imperial Russian large solid silver and enamel cigar case, of rounded rectangular form, the surface applied with black enamel depicting a hunting hound amongst b...

In this portrait, Northcote is seated in a thoughtful yet commanding pose, holding a pair of spectacles in his right hand, a symbol of both scholarship and reflection.

From 1923-1926, he illustrated the magazine Harlequin, periodical of arts and spectacles, particularly the column Pairs sups and Dines.

Original antique travel poster for Monaco Monte Carlo by the notable Czech illustrator, graphic artist and painter Alphonse Mucha (Alfons Maria Mucha; 1860-1939) featuring a stunning...

Original vintage French Porto Ramos advertising poster from circa 1920. Founded by Adriano Ramos Pinto in 1880, Casa Ramos Pinto soon made itself known for its innovative and pioneer...

Original Vintage Poster for La Chablisienne created by Henri Le Monnier in 1936. -- Artist: Henry Le Monnier (1887 - 1978) Title: La Chablisienne - Ses Chablis authentiques Date: 19...

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's "Divan Japonais, 75 rue des Martyrs" poster, created in 1896, is an emblematic example of the poster art of the period. It is part of the "Maîtres de l'Af...

Artist: Robys (Robert Wolff) Title: Kina Lillet - Au vin blanc de la Gironde Date: 1937 Size (w x h): 51.2 x 77.6 in 130 x 197 cm Printer: Affiches Stentor - Etabts Marboeuf, 91...

The Champagne Germain poster by Alain Gauthier is a striking and elegant example of French advertising design from the 1980s. Gauthier, a celebrated French illustrator and poster art...

Based on the novel by Pierre La Mure, the 1952 British film 'Moulin Rouge' is a fictionalized account of the life of street artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec as he pursues his art in ...

Art Deco poster created in 1926 by Jean Carlu for the promotion of the Oceanographic Museum / Aquarium of Monaco. Artist: Jean Carlu Title: Aquarium de Monaco – Musée Océanographiq...

Original vintage anti-communist propaganda poster published during the Spanish Civil War - El Monstruo Ruso / The Russian Monster - featuring a grotesque figure wearing a hat with a ...

Original antique advertising poster - Orientale A Ballet Divertissement by Sergastchenko management of C. Talmage Culver A.E. Seymour director of tour - featuring a great illustratio...