Antique Spectacles

the magazine Harlequin, periodical of arts and spectacles, particularly the column Pairs sups and

this portrait, Northcote is seated in a thoughtful yet commanding pose, holding a pair of spectacles in

gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles (for only a short time as the hypogeum was

optician to King George III and the Duke of York. In 1781, Peter Dollond made bifocal spectacles. At

wrinkles and the spectacles placed near an open book that reflect his matured wisdom as a diplomat. The

eyes. He holds out a newspaper for her to test the spectacles in action. There is a precious

-dressed gentleman in spectacles on the high-polish portion that would generally be monogrammed on a ewer

building walls, he is completely focused through his thin spectacles as he pulls a needle with thread

, charm. It’s fair to say that, later in life, his subjects were viewed through the rose-tinted spectacles

exists that includes large depictions of T.R.'s wire rimmed spectacles and toothy grin, flanking the

-portrait – the only one he ever painted in which he is wearing spectacles, which skilfully obscure the

Brass and glass antique advertising spectacles.

spectacles. The lens glass is in excellent shape and is framed by decoratively etched silver (marked 900

spectacles. The lens glass is in excellent shape and is framed by decoratively etched silver (marked 835

spectacles. The lens glass is in excellent shape and is framed by decoratively etched silver (marked 835

eyeglasses shape just pressing a tiny lever on the handle in order to have a pair of spectacles. The glasses

desired. They are folding spectacles with oval lenses which are opened with a small push clasp at the

An art deco foldable lorgnette pendant. This is a beautiful foldable opera lorgnette, created in America during the art deco period, back in the 1920. The lorgnette is crafted in ro...

Lot of five antique wire frame eye glasses / spectacles of various lens strengths including one

eyeglasses shape just pressing a tiny lever on the handle in order to have a pair of spectacles. The glasses

eyeglasses shape just pressing a tiny lever on the handle in order to have a pair of spectacles. The glasses

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...

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 ...

and spectacles. Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 38.5 x 30.5 inches canvas: 35.75 x

Antique painted portrait of a gentleman with spectacles. Oil on canvas.

Portrait of a Gentleman wearing spectacles oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 32 x 27 inches

spectacles; ebonized hat, tusks and eyes; top hat opens to copper well inset, 19th century. Measures: 7.5

Antique cast iron and zinc trade sign in the form of a pair of gilded cast iron spectacles with

China had been using spectacles for centuries. The larger the glasses, the more intelligent the wearer

. Depicted in her fasting bed with Bible and spectacles. Lithograph after a stipple engraving by Robert

gentleman has his spectacles out and is reading the bill. The background shows trees with lush foliage, and

elegant thin-rimmed spectacles, but also the books in the background identify him as a legal expert. The

dressed gentleman holding a prolonged glaze in circular spectacles and a cameo cravat brooch. The portrait

portrait of an artist with a beret and spectacles. The attention to detail and the colouring of the face

Someone…Including You! A Lorgnette is a pair of spectacles with a handle, used to hold them in place

. Mirrors and window glass was produced there, as was glass for spectacles and hollow glassware.   

for the Chinese people). The Chinese people used magnetic fields also for spectacles: throwing

magnetic fields also for spectacles: throwing magnetized arrows like dice, they indicated south like a

drinker. The owl recalls two proverbs: Drunk as an Owl, and “What use are candles and spectacles is the

excellence. In 1763, Peter invented the apochromat and began the manufacture of bifocal spectacles in 1781

for the Chinese people). The Chinese people used magnetic fields also for spectacles: throwing

Chinese people used magnetic fields also for spectacles: throwing magnetized arrows like dice, they

also for spectacles: throwing magnetized arrows like dice, they indicated south like a magic, amazing

Chinese people used magnetic fields also for spectacles: throwing magnetized arrows like dice, they

magnetic fields also for spectacles: throwing magnetized arrows like dice, they indicated south like a

Chinese people used magnetic fields also for spectacles: throwing magnetized arrows like dice, they

spectacles. Literally all classes of society frequented the Folies Bergéres, but its reputation, unlike the

spectacles: throwing magnetized arrows like dice, they indicated south like a magic, amazing the public.  

ringing a bell, and pointing to the edge of the page, he urges viewers to behold the spectacles unfolding

use of spectacles. Modern-day optometry, however, has evolved through time so that the educational

Chinese people used magnetic fields also for spectacles: throwing magnetized arrows like dice, they

celebrating life in the West. Audiences loved Cody’s reenactments of frontier events, including spectacles

, when it came to Chicago for exhibition He continued to work on panoramic and cycloramas spectacles

Bat A bat with facial features resembling "spectacles" due to its markings and facial structure

exists that includes large depictions of T.R.'s wire rimmed spectacles and toothy grin, flanking the

, round spectacles, and plain attire can be seen in many painted and engraved likenesses of Franklin. One

for example. They are not truthful spectacles which he paints, of those scenes which retain the