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Lorgnette 14K Gold Folding Spectacles
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning pair of 1920s folding 14 Karat White Gold Lorgnette Spectacles feature 2 lenses that
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Spectacles
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
Curry and Paxton Lorgnette Bifocal 14K Gold Spectacles
Located in Atlanta, GA
Spectacles comes in the original burgundy leather and purple velvet, hinged, locking case. A delicate and
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Late 19th Century British Art Deco Antique Spectacles
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French silver gilt lorgnettes, spectacles, P-J Meurice
Located in NEWARK, GB
desired.
They are folding spectacles with oval lenses which are opened with a small push clasp at the
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Spectacles
Materials
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
Materials
Metal
Original 1910 Officiel Paris Spectacles vintage poster for theater performances
Located in Spokane, WA
Linen backed original of the official event spectacles of Paris, promoting Moulin Rouge, Salome
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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Spectacles
Materials
Lithograph
H 39 in W 27 in D 0.05 in
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
Materials
Silver
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H 2.96 in W 1.19 in D 0.32 in
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 Spectacles
Materials
Gold
H 2.25 in W 4.5 in D 0.13 in
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
Materials
Glass
H 5.12 in W 2.17 in D 0.79 in
Original Limited Edition Print by Frederick S. Coburn, The Spectacles, 1902
By Goya
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Sensational image by Frederick Simpson Coburn
In the style of one of my favourite artists, Goya
Photogravure
Limited edition of 300. This is No. 84
From The Complete Work...
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Early 1900s American Romantic Antique Spectacles
Materials
Paper
No Reserve
H 8.75 in W 5.75 in D 0.07 in
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 1860.
A great looking historical conversation piece or decor item. Use this pair ...
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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Spectacles
Materials
Metal
H 1.25 in W 5.5 in D 7 in
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
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century "Wilcox" Eyeglasses with Solid 14k Gold Frames & Original Case
Located in Norwalk, CT
These exceptional antique spectacles feature solid 14K yellow gold wire-rim frames and a subtly
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19th Century American Antique Spectacles
Materials
Gold
18th Century Monochrome Oil Paintings on Canvas Large Antique Landscapes, Two
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
beautiful paintings even more spectacles.
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1780s Italian Antique Spectacles
Materials
Canvas
H 51.19 in W 42.92 in D 1.97 in
American Classical Period Scissor-Cut Silhouette by Auguste Edouart, Dated 1845
By Auguste Edouart
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Auguste Edouart, depicting the full length figure of a prominent New York gentleman with spectacles in
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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Spectacles
Materials
Paper, Birdseye Maple
H 16.75 in W 13.75 in D 1.75 in
Antique Late 19th Giltwood Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Victoria, BC
elegant thin-rimmed spectacles, but also the books in the background identify him as a legal expert. The
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Spectacles
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Reduced-size inscription as on the famous Roman epitaph of the Coliseum
Located in Bruxelles, BE
sand on which the spectacles would be performed.
The Latin also contains a few examples of official
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Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Spectacles
Materials
Stone
H 26.78 in W 14.97 in D 4.14 in
Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Lorgnette Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Macklowe Gallery Curator Notes:
Folding spectacles were invented by the British scientist, George Adam, in
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1890s English Victorian Antique Spectacles
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold
Original Antique Art Nouveau Poster GSWRailway Paris In London 1902 Imre Kiralfy
Located in London, GB
-1919) was a renowned theatrical performer and producer who created music and dance spectacles in
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Spectacles
Materials
Paper
H 39.97 in W 25.01 in D 0.04 in
Edwardian 14k Gold Mechanical Lorgnette
Located in Venice, CA
take on this classic antique object.
Lorgnettes were spectacles with a handle, intended to be held
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Spectacles
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique American Optometry Trial lens Set with Testing Glasses
Located in Los Angeles, CA
or spectacles, and a 1907 round box from the Rockford Watch Co. filled with an assortment of small
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Spectacles
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Reticulated 14K White Gold Lorgnette Pendant
Located in New York, NY
shaped lozenge
Size: 3.75 inches long, 3.69 inches wide when the spectacles are unfolded, 1.25 inches
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Spectacles
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
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W 1.25 in L 3.75 in
Fabulous, Antique, Classic Bronze Dutch-Style Table Lamp with Charming Tray
Located in Houston, TX
used for a pair of spectacles or all kinds of interesting decorative collections--or even for food when
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1910s Belgian Dutch Colonial Antique Spectacles
Materials
Bronze
Théâtre des Variétés - Original Etching on Paper - 1820 ca.
By Godefroy Engelmann
Located in Roma, IT
Théâtre des Variétés is a theater and "salle de spectacles" at 7–8, boulevard Montmartre, 2nd
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1820s Modern Antique Spectacles
Materials
Etching
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 0.04 in
Théâtre des Variétés - Original Etching on Paper - 1820
By Godefroy Engelmann
Located in Roma, IT
applying of aesthetic features.
The Théâtre des Variétés is a theater and "salle de spectacles" at 7–8
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1820s Modern Antique Spectacles
Materials
Etching
Chatelaines: Utility to Glorious Extravagance (Book)
By various
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
& white illustrations for watches, fans, purses, perfume bottles, keys and spectacles. The period in the
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Late 19th Century Antique Spectacles
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
Materials
White Diamond, Natural Pearl
1900s Brass Bakelite Magnetic Topographer Compass Surveyor Measurement Instrumen
Located in Milan, IT
magnetic fields also for spectacles: throwing magnetized arrows like dice, they indicated south like a
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Early 1900s European Antique Spectacles
Materials
Brass
H 1 in W 3.6 in D 2.8 in
Portrait of Ann Austen, nee Grey
By Bartholomew Dandridge
Located in London, GB
spectacles and a spectacle case (there are references in the family papers to trouble that she had with her
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Mid-18th Century English School Antique Spectacles
Materials
Oil
Bow-Front Marine Barometer by John Dollond
By Dollond, London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
for excellence. In 1763, Peter invented the apochromat and began the manufacture of bifocal spectacles
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1820s English Antique Spectacles
Materials
Brass
Paris, Seine. 1918/19, oil on cardboard, 38x52 cm
Located in Riga, LV
periodical of art and spectacles. His reputation as a painter was cemented in 1930 with a solo exhibition of
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1910s Expressionist Antique Spectacles
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
H 14.97 in W 20.48 in D 0.08 in
1994 Book On the History & Fashion of Chatelaines
Located in Atlanta, GA
, watches, perfume bottles, coins, spectacles, sewing accessories, etc. Though chatelaines were used in
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Spectacles
Figure: Female Pedlar, Possibly Peg Woffington, Bow Porcelain, circa 1758
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
right arm displaying peddler’s wares including needle cards, spectacles, buckles and scissors, and
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Spectacles
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Framed Japanese Embroidery Art Portraits
Located in Atlanta, GA
two portraits on offer, one an elder man with long white beards and a pair of round spectacles
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Spectacles
Materials
Silk, Wood
Late 19th century Terracotta Throne Chair from the Mannifatura di Signa workshop
By Manifattura di Signa
Located in Palma de mallorca, IB
COLLOSEUM IN ROME AND COULD WELL HAVE BEEN THE CEASARS SEATING DURING THE SPECTACLES.
Spectacular Greek
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Late 19th Century Belgian Greek Revival Antique Spectacles
Materials
Terracotta
H 29.53 in W 24.41 in D 40.16 in
Original Art Nouveau Poster - Paris In London 1902 Imre Kiralfy - GS&W Railway
Located in London, GB
-1919) was a renowned theatrical performer and producer who created music and dance spectacles in
Category
Early 1900s Antique Spectacles
Materials
Paper
H 39.97 in W 25.01 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.
Category
1890s English Antique Spectacles
Materials
Leather
Eden Roc Violet Blue Spectacles
Located in Lugano, CH
Eden Roc spectacle is inspired by style muse Audrey Hepburn. Enjoying the sun behind the cat eye shades, Audrey succeeded hiding from the paparazzi at the old glam place, a setting o...
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1660s Swiss Antique Spectacles
Marvelous Filigree Lorgnette
Located in McLean, VA
This 18 Kt. yellow gold finely crafted piece houses a pair of spectacles. A wonderful conversation
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Spectacles
Materials
18k Gold
Excellent Quality 19th Century Oil Painting of a Pretty Woman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
spectacles. Very sharp, with vibrant colors. Unsigned.
Sight size 16.5" x 20.5".
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Spectacles
Het Klokhuis te Leeuwarden {..].
By Rienk Jelgerhuis
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
perspective and also invented special spectacles for drawing.
Category
1760s Antique Spectacles
Materials
Etching
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De Batavier aan Willem de Geweldenaar.
By Rienk Jelgerhuis
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
invented special spectacles for drawing.
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1780s Antique Spectacles
Materials
Mezzotint
Interior of the Colosseum in Rome, excavated in 1813 and reconstructed in 1814
By Luigi Rossini
Located in New York, NY
, showing the maze beneath the floor level where animals and gladiators waited before the spectacles
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1820s Realist Antique Spectacles
Materials
Etching
Placid Bronze Sculpture of a Sitting Ox by Lambertus Zijl, 1916
By Lambertus Zijl
Located in Amstelveen, NL
work as ‘Impressionistic’ since the surfaces of his sculptures are true spectacles of light.
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Spectacles
Materials
Bronze
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H 5.12 in W 9.06 in D 3.94 in
Lifesize Italian Marble Bust of a Roman Warrior, circa 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
elsewhere in Italy, in the 15th century for use in jousts and tournaments, civic and religious spectacles
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18th Century Italian Antique Spectacles
Materials
Marble
Figurial 1800s Spectacles Trade Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
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...
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Spectacles
Materials
Glass
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
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rudland - Early 20th Century Watercolour, Bespectacled Gentleman
Located in Corsham, GB
spectacles. He has neatly swept back hair and wears a suit and shirt. The artist has captured much
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Early 20th Century Antique Spectacles
Materials
Watercolor
H 14.57 in W 12.21 in
Framed Late 19th Century Oil - Solemn Matron
Located in Corsham, GB
A true to character oil portrait of a late 19th century matron in cylindrical spectacles and a
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Late 19th Century Antique Spectacles
Materials
Oil
c.1880 Pair of French Mahogany Empire Style Nightstands
Located in Chicago, IL
mounts and marble tops. Notice the small shelf on top for one's spectacles, watch, or jewelry. Please
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19th Century French Antique Spectacles
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Spectacles
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold
c.1890 French Walnut Rococo Nightstand
Located in Chicago, IL
, a drawer, and a wonderful 2-shelf pediment(one for your pocket-watch, the other for your spectacles
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19th Century French Antique Spectacles
Materials
Marble
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
Materials
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
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
H 27.76 in D 19.49 in
c. 1935 Oil - Early Victorian Gentleman
Located in Corsham, GB
. He is holding a pair of spectacles in his lap. The painting is unsigned and presented in a handsome
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Spectacles
Materials
Oil
1820s-1830s Antique French Mother of Pearl Gold Lorgnette
Located in Litchfield, CT
mechanism to be used alone as a quizzer or separately as spectacles. This wonderful piece of history is
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Mid-19th Century French Georgian Antique Spectacles
Materials
18k Gold
19th Century English Small Wood Pocket Travel Compass Card with 16 Winds
Located in Milan, IT
spectacles: throwing magnetized arrows like dice, they indicated south like a magic, amazing the public.
Category
19th Century Antique Spectacles
Materials
Wood
Antique French Mother of Pearl and Gold Lorgnette, circa 1820s-1830s
Located in Litchfield, CT
be used alone as a quizzer or separately as spectacles. This wonderful piece of history is playful
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Mid-19th Century French Georgian Antique Spectacles
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
1917s Brass Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Chinese people used magnetic fields also for spectacles: throwing magnetized arrows like dice, they
Category
1910s Antique Spectacles
Materials
Brass
Brass and Leather Telescope, Mid-19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
spectacles and microscopes, before becoming manufacturer of Brewster’s Patent Kaleidoscope in 1817. In 1826
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1860s British Antique Spectacles
Materials
Brass
Georgian III Mahogany Thermometer by John Dollond
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
manufacture of bifocal spectacles in 1781. Dollond & Co merged with Aitchison & Co in 1927 to form Dollond
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1790s English Antique Spectacles
Materials
Mahogany
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Find a variety of antique spectacles available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique spectacles — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Antique spectacles have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. neoclassical, Victorian and Art Nouveau antique spectacles are consistently popular styles. Many antique spectacles are appealing in their simplicity, but Auguste Edouart, Bow Porcelain and Dollond, London produced popular antique spectacles that are worth a look.
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Prices for antique spectacles can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique spectacles begin at $50 and can go as high as $48,850, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.
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