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Antique Reading Glasses

Pair of Krementz Art Deco Red Enamel & Sterling Silver Lorgnette Reading Glasses
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of signed Art Deco period reading glasses. In sterling silver and decorated with red
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Reading Glasses

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Brass Face-a-Main Lorgnette, ca. 1870
Located in Delft, NL
hinged spring reading glasses designed in the early 19th century by the Frenchman M. Lepage. The glasses
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19th Century European Antique Reading Glasses

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Brass

Antique Brass Face-a-Main Lorgnette, ca. 1870
Brass Face-a-Main Lorgnette, ca. 1870
$812
H 6.3 in W 3.94 in D 0.28 in
Mid-Century Modern Wood Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
wraparound shelves make convenient places to keep books, reading glasses and the like. The tops of the
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Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Reading Glasses

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Hardwood

Antique Mid-Century Modern Wood Floor Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Wood Floor Lamp
$2,480
H 71 in W 19 in D 185 in
Antique English Bamboo Canterbury Stand or Bamboo Magazine Holder
Located in Chicago, IL
covered in leather for your reading glasses, magnifier, and beverage of choice. This Bamboo magazine rack
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1910s English Country Antique Reading Glasses

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Bamboo

Early 20th C. English Mahogany Library Steps with Tooled Leather and Storage
Located in Dallas, TX
top two steps lift to reveal hidden storage compartments, ideal for keeping reading glasses
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Reading Glasses

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Brass Adjustable Student Reading Lamp with Etched Glass Shade
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant Antique Victorian Adjustable Brass Student Reading Lamp with An Etched Glass Shade A
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19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Reading Glasses

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Brass

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 Reading Glasses

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White Diamond, Natural Pearl

Victorian 14k Folding Eyeglasses
Located in Narberth, PA
gold, the unusual piece depicts a pair of folding reading glasses encased in a breathtaking solid gold
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1880s Victorian Antique Reading Glasses

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of brass ajustable reading lamps
Located in Cheshire, GB
A pair of brass floor standing reading lamps the adjustable twin glass shade is supported on a
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Early 20th Century British Antique Reading Glasses

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Brass

Antique Pair of brass ajustable reading lamps
Pair of brass ajustable reading lamps
$2,950 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 79 in W 13.5 in D 21 in
J.B. Treat “Reading Brass Band" Drum, c.1860s
Located in Savannah, GA
A large “Circular” drum made by J.B. Treat of Boston, circa 1860s. Fitted glass top. Used by the
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1860s American Campaign Antique Reading Glasses

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Hide, Glass, Wood

Antique J.B. Treat “Reading Brass Band" Drum, c.1860s
J.B. Treat “Reading Brass Band" Drum, c.1860s
$1,800
H 16.5 in W 33.5 in D 33.5 in
Helen Hyde - Girl Reading by Candlelight, Japanisme Watercolor, c.1900
By Helen Hyde
Located in Savannah, GA
Helen Hyde (American, 1868-1919) Watercolor on paper depicting a girl reading by candlelight
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Early 1900s American Antique Reading Glasses

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Victorian Faux Book Trunk on Base Table with Storage, 19th Century Accent Piece
Located in Atlanta, GA
tucking away remote controls, coasters, or reading glasses. It could also serve as a charming accent piece
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Reading Glasses

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Wood

Study of a girl sitting and reading a book
By William Hoare
Located in Bath, Somerset
A study in red chalk of a girl sitting and reading a book. Red chalk on paper under glass in a
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Late 18th Century English School Antique Reading Glasses

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Paper, Chalk, Glass

Study of a girl sitting and reading a book
Study of a girl sitting and reading a book
$2,205 Sale Price
20% Off
H 11.42 in W 9.65 in
Isaac Pearson Reading PA Walnut Tall Clock with Rare Jacob Kunsman Case, C 1845
Located in Milford, NH
rosettes and three wooden ball & spire finials surmounting an arched front glass door, flanked by two front
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1840s American Empire Antique Reading Glasses

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Metal

Antique Two-Tier Cane and Scorched Bamboo Tiger Wood Side Table with Storage Top
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
feel cluttered. (TV remotes, reading glasses, etc.) When closed, the top functions as a normal tabletop
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19th Century American British Colonial Antique Reading Glasses

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Metal

Doublé Art Deco Face-a-Main Lorgnette, 1920s
Located in Delft, NL
A Doublé Art Deco face-a-main Lorgnette, 1920s Art Deco French hinged spring reading or Opera
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Early 20th Century European Antique Reading Glasses

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Brass

Doublé Art Deco Face-a-Main Lorgnette, 1920s
Doublé Art Deco Face-a-Main Lorgnette, 1920s
$571
H 7.09 in W 3.94 in D 0.28 in
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 Reading Glasses

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Gold

Antique Folk Art Reverse Painted and Foil Exhibition Sign in Gilt Frame
Located in Nantucket, MA
crinkled foil reading "Exhibition / of / Paintings / on / Glass / By Edgar F. Curtis" Edgar F. Curtis
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Reading Glasses

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Foil

French 19th Century Barometer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. The circular face has painted numbers and lettering behind glass for reading the barometer. There is
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19th Century French Other Antique Reading Glasses

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Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

French 19th Century Barometer
French 19th Century Barometer
$3,600
H 38.25 in W 10.25 in D 2 in
19th Century, English Mahogany & Brass Nautical Gimbal Thermometer, Barometer
Located in Atlanta, GA
readings, while the thermometer’s glass tube is meticulously calibrated for precise temperature
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19th Century British George III Antique Reading Glasses

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Brass

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Antique Gold and Diamond Lorgnette Reading Glasses Pendant Necklace
Located in Melbourne, FL
A beautiful antique lorgnette with opera reading glasses. The lorgnette has beautiful old mine cut
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19th Century Unknown Antique Reading Glasses

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White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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 Reading Glasses

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Leather

Antique Leather Spectacles Case
Leather Spectacles Case
H 5 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
Meissen Pair Seated Man Reading and Woman with Yarn Winder
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Altrincham, GB
Meissen pair seated man reading and woman with yarn winder. First modelled by Acier Circa 1770
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Reading Glasses

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Porcelain

Early Whieldon School Figure Of A Seated Man Reading Book
Located in New York, NY
A rare and fine English creamware (Whieldon school) figure of a seated man reading a book
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Reading Glasses

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Pottery

Extraordinary 17th Century Italian Reverse Glass Painting with Reading Virgin
Located in Madrid, ES
Reading Virgin Italy, 17th century. Reverse glass painting. Measures: 25 x 20 cm.
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Reading Glasses

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Art Glass

Circa 1930 Gold Tone Minaudière Evening Bag Star Burst Pattern
By Evans Case Company
Located in Antwerp, BE
, lipstick, watch, reading glasses, or keys.The minaudière first appeared during the 1930s. Evans operated
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Early 20th Century American Antique Reading Glasses

Lovely Arts & Crafts Reading Room, Three-Light Fixture with Art Glass
Located in Vancouver, BC
art glass shades. With an elongated 'Sheffield' body - this makes a perfect little light for a small
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Reading Glasses

Victorian Walnut Carved Wall Aneroid Barometer G.C. Bateman Scotland 1880, H1037
Located in Vancouver, BC
dial Hand painted numbers With brass bezel surround Beveled glass and center Reading marker pointer
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1880s Scottish Antique Reading Glasses

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Walnut

19th C Humorous Anamorphic Monochrome Pen & Ink Study Monkey 1846
Located in Lowestoft, GB
with his reading glassing at his desk. Dated 1846 in Roman numerals MDCCCXLVI, with the initials of
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Reading Glasses

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Paper

19thc Blue Decorated Double Handled Crock/signed & Reading, pa.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
,READING,PA." crock has a small hairline on the right rear side about three inches long at the top.It is in
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19th Century American Antique Reading Glasses

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Pottery

19th Century Spanish Green Glazed Closed Vase Reading "Bonifacio Vlanco"
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Spanish green glazed closed vase reading "Bonifacio Vlanco".
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19th Century European Antique Reading Glasses

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Ceramic

Dahl Jensen Porcelain Figurine, Siblings Reading Bird Book, Model Number 1327
Located in København, Copenhagen
Dahl Jensen porcelain figurine. Siblings reading bird book. Model number 1327. 1st factory quality
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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Reading Glasses

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Porcelain

Porcelain Figurine of a Reading Girl, Bing & Grondahl, Denmark, 1950s / 1960s
By Bing & Grøndahl
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain figurine of a reading girl Made in Denmark by Bing & Grondahl Produced in 1950-1965
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Reading Glasses

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Porcelain

19th Century Oil on Board Trumpe-l'oeil Still Life
Located in Lambertville, NJ
tankard with jewels along side reading glasses with books and letters. There are very detailed dice in
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Late 19th Century European Antique Reading Glasses

Original Antique English Faux Bamboo Canterbury/Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
the question was where to sit his beverage and reading glasses. Voila! He created an ingenious shelf
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Early 20th Century English Antique Reading Glasses

Meissen Clock Case, Reading Cupid, Allegory of Fine Arts, by Acier, Around 1850
By Michel Victor Acier 1, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
corners, on the plate a seated putto leaning against the drum-shaped clock case and reading in a book
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1850s German Rococo Antique Reading Glasses

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Porcelain

Antique English Bamboo Canterbury/Magazine Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
reading glasses, magnifier, and beverage of choice. This magazine rack is ever delightful whether utilized
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1910s English Country Antique Reading Glasses

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Bamboo

German Silver Gilt Minaudière Louis Kuppenheim
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Newark, England
storage for several items in a small space, such as a makeup compact, lipstick, watch, reading glasses, or
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Reading Glasses

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Gold Plate, Silver

Decorative Floor Reading Lamp, Mercury Glass Shade
By X-Ray Lamp Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a unique and decorative floor lamp. Make a perfect chair side reading lamp. The stand and
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Reading Glasses

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Glass

Antique Gold and Diamond Lorgnette, c. 1890
Located in Aspen, CO
grams. For a nominal charge we can have the buyer's exact reading glass strength cut and set. There
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Reading Glasses

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Walnut Nightstands with Bookmatched Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
like books, reading glasses, or a lamp. Alternatively, use them in a living room as elegant side tables
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Reading Glasses

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Brass

Antique Magnifying Glass, English, Brass, Optical Reading Aid, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique magnifying glass. An English, brass optical reading aid, dating to the Edwardian
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Reading Glasses

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Brass

Antique Magnifying Glass, English, Ebonised, Reading Aid, Edwardian, Circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a quality antique magnifying glass. An English, ebonised hardwood and glass reading aid
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Early 20th Century British Antique Reading Glasses

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Hardwood

Pair of French Art Deco Bronze Reading Lamps with Holophane Glass Shades
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of Art Deco era reading lamps, produced in France circa 1920s-1930s, each with ruffled
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Reading Glasses

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Bronze

Brass Standard Reading Lamp
Located in Cheshire, GB
Brass standard reading lamp the adjustable glass shade supported on a tooled stem, terminating in
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Early 20th Century British Antique Reading Glasses

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Brass

Brass Standard Reading Lamp
Brass Standard Reading Lamp
H 58 in W 18.5 in D 10.5 in
Pair of Brass and Marbled Glass Reading Lights, France, circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Two elegant matching reading lamps -- one floor lamp and one desk lamp. Brass structure and
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Early 20th Century French Antique Reading Glasses

Early 20th century Two-Tone Prison Reading Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century reading wall lights. Two tone glass, the etched glass diffuses the light
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1910s Antique Reading Glasses

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Brass

18th Century Holy Family with San Giovannino Painting Oil on Canvas
By Annibale Carracci
Located in Milan, IT
wearing reading glasses, had enjoyed excellent fame throughout the entire seventeenth century, replicated
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18th Century Italian Antique Reading Glasses

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Canvas

"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 Reading Glasses

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Canvas

Large Round Brass Magnifying Glass
Located in Essex, MA
A large round brass magnifying glass for reading charts and other documents. Graphic, unusual and
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19th Century English Antique Reading Glasses

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Brass

English Mahogany Engraved Gimbaled Barometer, Steele & Son, Liverpool. C. 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany brass hinged gimbaled barometer with engraved dial mounted under glass reading
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Reading Glasses

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Brass, Steel

French 19th Century Louis XV Barometer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
glass for reading the barometer. There is also a painted scale on the face of the thermometer. There is
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Reading Glasses

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Giltwood

French 19th Century Louis XV Barometer
French 19th Century Louis XV Barometer
H 39.38 in W 12.25 in D 2.5 in
Scotch Whisky Advertising Mirror from Leith, Scotland
Located in Austin, TX
and featuring an etched and painted mirrored glass reading: Macdonald and Muir. Trade
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19th Century Scottish Antique Reading Glasses

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Mirror

Late 19th Century Oil - The Reader
Located in Corsham, GB
This fine portrait study in oil depicts an uncommon scene of a gentleman in a tavern, reading a
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19th Century Antique Reading Glasses

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Oil

Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Enamel Lorgnette
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
pair of reading or opera glasses; a beautiful bauble which represents with grace and enthusiasm the
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Reading Glasses

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14k Gold

Brass Sextant Signed WC COX Devonport, Mid-19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
protractor scale embedded in the arch, with scale from 0 to + 150, adjustable Vernier with reading Vernier
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1850s British Antique Reading Glasses

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Brass

1920s Reading Glass by Bausch & Lomb
By Bausch & Lomb
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A boxed hand held magnifying glass crafted of an ebonized handle and optical glass.
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1920s American Industrial Antique Reading Glasses

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Glass

Art Deco Period 14 Karat Gold Sapphire and Diamond Lorgnette
Located in Philadelphia, PA
round cut sapphire and two .07ct round cut accent diamonds. Still perfectly functional as reading
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Reading Glasses

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Venetian 19th Century Rococo Style Green Bedside Table with Painted Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
opens to reveal a storage area ideal for books and reading glasses. Raised on four cabriole legs, the
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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Reading Glasses

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Wood

Hand Carved Gothic Revival Newspaper & Magazine Stand of Early 1900s Tiger Oak
Located in Lisse, NL
it can, for example, also be used for displaying a clock or for placing your reading glasses on
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Reading Glasses

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Oak

Henry Hahn Reading, Pennsylvania Cherry Tall Clock with Moon Phase Dial
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a cherry tall case clock by Henry Hahn of Reading, PA, active clockmaker from
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Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Reading Glasses

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Metal

A Moment of Quiet Reflection by Düsseldorf School Artist Henrik Nordenberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
of his home, deeply engrossed in reading. His blue cap and reading glasses, along with the soft light
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Late 19th Century Realist Antique Reading Glasses

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Canvas, Oil

O. C. White Brass & Iron Adjustable Table Lamp with Mercury Glass Shade, C. 1900
By O.C. White
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early 20th Century Industrial O. C. White Brass, Iron and Glass Articulating Reading Lamp, Desk
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Reading Glasses

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Brass, Iron

19th Century Rare Green Belgium Bell Jar Lantern Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
details. Beautiful blown glass reading "Val St. Lambert Made in Belgium Best Crystal Glass" Free priority
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Reading Glasses

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Bronze

Brass Sextant with Mahogany Box Signed Henry Hughes & Son, London, Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
scale embedded in the arch, with scale from 0 to + 140, adjustable vernier with reading vernier, four
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Early 1900s British Antique Reading Glasses

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Brass

Russian Brass Antique Nautical Sextant Made Early 1900s with Wooden Support
Located in Milan, IT
+ 155, vernier with micrometric screw adjustment, with engraved silver vernier for microscopic reading
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Early 20th Century Russian Antique Reading Glasses

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Brass

UK 1850 Brass Sextant Antique Nautical Measurement Instrument with Mahogany Box
Located in Milan, IT
vernier for microscopic reading, mahogany handle, four colored glasses for the mirror fixed and three for
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1840s British Antique Reading Glasses

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Brass

1890s Sterling Silver LoIgnette Feathered Magnifying Reading Glass
Located in New York, NY
How delightful it is to come across a LoIgnettes, turn of the century, marcasite reading glass! It
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1890s Antique Reading Glasses

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Sterling Silver

18 Century Knive and chopstick set and Pair of reading glasses.
Located in Westport, CT
Both with shargreen holders. Excellent condition.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Reading Glasses

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Walnut Fox Head
Located in Aspen, CO
. This fox is rather authorial, with a hat, reading glasses and a smoking pipe.
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Reading Glasses

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Walnut

Tiffany Studios Venetian Desk Set ( 5 pieces)
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Bronx, NY
grouping features a highly sought after double inkwell w/ inserts, a stamp box, a reading glass and a
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Early 20th Century American Antique Reading Glasses

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Bronze

Elegant Antique White Gold and Diamond Lorgnette
Located in New York, NY
rose diamonds. Charming, elegant and practical. Much more cheerful to use than reading glasses
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1910s American Antique Reading Glasses

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Silver Lorgnette Locket and Collar Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
collar and locket, however the “pendant” is actually home to a spring-loaded pair of reading glasses (aka
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Reading Glasses

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Silver

Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Lorgnette Longchain
Located in Atlanta, GA
the reverse opening to reveal a pair of reading glasses all suspended from an ornate plaque link chain
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1920s Art Deco Antique Reading Glasses

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Pair of Large French Mercury Clamshell Sconces or Reading Lamps
Located in Woodbury, CT
This is a fabulous and large pair of clamshell mercury glass sconces mounted on their original
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Reading Glasses

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Iron

Looking In & Looking Out Pair of Oil Paintings
Located in Salisbury, GB
gentleman wearing glasses and reading a newspaper, the `Adair`s Maryport Advertiser` ; the other shows a
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Reading Glasses

19th Century Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass of a Woman Reading
Located in Concord, MA
Chinese export reverse painting on glass of woman reading, 19th century. Housed in a carved
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19th Century Chinese Antique Reading Glasses

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Glass

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Pair of Large ‘Entretoise’ Travertine Side Tables / Nightstands by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large ‘Entretoise’ travertine side tables or nightstands by Design Frères.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Antique Reading Glasses

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Travertine, Iron

LU Louis SM Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Antique Reading Glasses

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Brass

LU Louis SM Sconce
LU Louis SM Sconce
$1,350 / item
H 8 in W 5.25 in D 4.75 in
Giant Natural Clam Shell
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Giant natural clam shell.
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1950s Philippine Hollywood Regency Antique Reading Glasses

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Shell

Giant Natural Clam Shell
Giant Natural Clam Shell
$4,600
H 11 in W 29 in D 18 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
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2010s Italian Modern Antique Reading Glasses

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Metal, Brass

French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in Green Color
Located in Marbella, ES
French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards in white color. Ready for glass panels to be installed.  
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2010s French Antique Reading Glasses

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Iron

Tiffany Studios New York "Nautilus" Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A natural form captured masterfully in regular glass paneling, the shade of this Tiffany Studios New York lamp graduates from emerald green to a clean off-white as it unfurls, mimick...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Reading Glasses

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Bronze

Les Baigneuses - Neo-Impressionist Nudes in Landscape Oil by Georges Lemmen
By Georges Lemmen
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed oil on canvas nudes in landscape circa 1910 by Belgian neo-impressionist painter Georges Lemmen. The work depicts nude bathers on a sunny beach beside the sea. Signature: Sig...
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1910s Impressionist Antique Reading Glasses

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Oil, Canvas

16th Century Painted Spanish Coffered Ceiling, Isabella Stewart Gardner
Located in Essex, MA
16th Century Spanish Renaissance Coffered Ceiling. Tempura on Pine is brilliant colors of azure, red, black and white. Moorish Rosettes and intertwined motifs throughout. Was redu...
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Reading Glasses

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Pine

White Surfer Bookcase, Bookshelves, Design object
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
"Add a Touch of Contemporary Artistry to Your Space with the White Surfer Bookcase Bookshelves Design Object Elevate your interior decor with the White Surfer Bookcase Bookshelves De...
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2010s Turkish Antique Reading Glasses

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Oak

19th Century Chinese Tapered Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
19th century painted tapered Chinese cabinet. Having elaborate panels with gilt painting and raised moldings. Warm red lacquer adorned with black lacquer and gilt painting. Framing t...
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1880s Chinese Qing Antique Reading Glasses

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Cypress, Fir

19th Century Chinese Tapered Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Tapered Cabinet
$2,880 Sale Price
37% Off
H 59 in W 43 in D 19 in
1980s Gorgeous Piero Fornasetti Backgammon in Excellent condition. Made in Italy
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Piero Fornasetti backgammon for Dal Negro in walnut wood , the set is in excellent condition and includes four dices, the doubling cube, two dice shaker, all 30 checke...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Reading Glasses

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Wood, Walnut

Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Reading Glasses

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Diamond, Platinum

Gigas Tridacna Large Shell
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a wonderful Gigas Tridacna (clam) shell. It has a wonderful intact shape with a very white interior This shell came from an estate that had in its collection for many years.
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Early 20th Century North American Antique Reading Glasses

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Shell

Gigas Tridacna Large Shell
Gigas Tridacna Large Shell
$3,000
H 11 in W 24.5 in D 15 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Black and Gold Cane Back Bergeres, Lounge Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 34 1/4in W: 25 3/4in D: 24in SH: 17 1/4in This Pair of French Louis XVI Style Cane Back Bergeres, Lounge Chairs are perfect for you and your home and are a lovely ex...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Antique Reading Glasses

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Upholstery, Wood, Cane

Guillerme and Chambron, Rare Daybed for Votre Maison", 1960.
By Robert Guillerme, Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Paris, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Daybed in Oak from the French company "Votre Maison". France, Circa 1960. Here is a lovely daybed by French creator duo Robert Guillerme and Jacques Cham...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Reading Glasses

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Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak, Velvet

Portuguese Tile Mural "Swans" Hand Painted & Signed by Artist
Located in Baldock, GB
Beautiful tile mural with the "SWANS" motif finely painted. Tile mural size: 41.3"H X 47.2"W (105cm X 120cm) Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X 15cm) Origin: Portugal Production met...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Antique Reading Glasses

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Ceramic, Paint

Portuguese Tile Mural "Swans" Hand Painted & Signed by Artist
$5,173 Sale Price
10% Off
H 41.3 in W 47.2 in D 0.19 in
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Antique Reading Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique reading glasses for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique reading glasses — often made from ceramic, glass and metal — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique reading glasses available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique reading glasses to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts antique reading glasses are of considerable interest. Antique reading glasses have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Bing & Grøndahl, Ingeborg Plockross Irminger and Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Reading Glasses?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,750, while they’re typically $147 on the low end and $45,000 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Reading 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 ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    There are many famous antique glass companies. Some examples include Baccarat, Barovier, Christofle, Emile Galle, Lalique, La Rochere, Mappin & Webb, Muller Frères and Moser. To be considered antique, glassware must be at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique glass.
  • 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.