Eyeglasses Case

Late 19th-early 20th century Chinese green shagreen brass-mounted eyeglass case with burgundy

In the late 1800s eyeglasses became an important affectation for upper class Chinese. When they saw

rounded rectangular shape. The wire is stamped "Wilcox" and case is stenciled with an illegible optician's

Antique Chinese Shagreen covered eyeglasses case with onyx. The case is fashioned from two pieces

In the late 1800s eyeglasses became an important affectation for upper class Chinese. When they saw

was thought to be. This pair remains with its original case, made of carved wood with a simple latch.

. Case dimensions noted below; eyeglasses measure: 13.5"w x 6"h

Old eyeglasses in the original case, a charming touch for a desk.

A pair of traditional antique Chinese eyeglasses with folding stems, together with a green shagreen

with height adjustable shelves and drawers, square eyeglasses-shaped pulls, and bold woodgrain