Antique Eyeglasses

The handle measures approximately 7/8" across at the widest point, and 9/32" at the thickest point. The retractible eyeglasses measure 3 13/16" wide when expanded and each lens measu...

He is wearing his trademark round eyeglasses, large hat, grey suit and carrying 2 suitcases, one in each hand.

Some wonderfully tongue-in-cheek shop signs were simply oversized versions of the products or services provided: a giant tooth, an enormous pair of eyeglasses, a great big boot. By t...

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

Need a stylish way to read that menu in a dark restaurant? Here is the perfect solution! A petite foldable magnified lorgnette in sterling silver with a crystal rhinestone handle d...

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...

These exceptional antique spectacles feature solid 14K yellow gold wire-rim frames and a subtly rounded rectangular shape. The wire is stamped "Wilcox" and case is stenciled with an ...

Once an item of necessity for any fashionable woman of the late 18th- through the 19th century, these ornate eyeglasses are worn as a beautiful pendant. When needed, gently unfold to...

Rare sign depicting a large eyeglasses used for Optical, made out of wood, iron and glass.

Antique French early 20th century Ophthalmology kit for trial lens for eyeglasses made by "Luneau & Coffignon, Paris," Circa 1910-1920.

Optometrist figural eyeglasses trade sign. Great trade sign with gilt painted bronze nose piece and loops for hanging.

One of them features a Victorian girl with eyeglasses holding and looking to a branch of leaves.

These antique folding eyeglasses are not only a functional accessory but also a charming piece of wearable art, perfect for collectors or anyone with an appreciation for antique jewe...

They were often worn as a stylish means to secure pocket watches, eyeglasses, or small accessories, ensuring they remained close at hand.

They were often worn as a stylish means to secure pocket watches, eyeglasses, or small accessories, ensuring they remained close at hand.

They were often worn as a stylish means to secure pocket watches, eyeglasses, or small accessories, ensuring they remained close at hand.

The frame of these folding eyeglasses has been embellished with a sharp chased decoration.

Note: chain shown is separate item #17754 18k, circa 1890s, France, 30 inches long $3,250.00 Appearing first in 1600s Rome, the quizzing glass became popular in the 1750s as a pub...

Ingeniously designed, the glasses are easily folded and tucked back inside the case when not in use. Eyeglasses were firmly the province of men before the advent of the lorgnette i...

The market offered fortuitous conditions; Japanese valued copper over gold and silver, and were eager buyers of firearms, clocks, telescopes, eyeglasses and artillery, and equally ea...

Tailor in elaborate baroque garb sitting astride a magnificent billy goat and walking along because of the animal's low height: Tailor's waistcoat and frock coat with rich gold desig...

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

He is wearing a pair of hinged eyeglasses with a hinge separating the main lens and another D-form side lens.

These handmade brass glasses from northern China were fashionable in elite circles around the turn of the 20th century, as Western fashions increased in popularity. Historians note t...

Really fine item can still be used as an eyeglasses, but mainly it is a superb accessory especially for the Fathers day present.

It as clips on 3 rods designed to hold eyeglasses in a point of purchase glass mirrored case.

The lenses snap open into a eyeglasses shape just pressing a tiny lever on the handle in order to have a pair of spectacles.

The lenses snap open into a eyeglasses shape just pressing a tiny lever on the handle in order to have a pair of spectacles.

The lenses snap open into a eyeglasses shape just pressing a tiny lever on the handle in order to have a pair of spectacles.

Antique Chinese Shagreen covered eyeglasses case with onyx. The case is fashioned from two pieces of wood which are covered in beautifully patterned shagreen (sharkskin) and copper a...

A gorgeous old fashioned antique lorgnette with a refined design on the handle. This pair of eyeglasses or opera glasses feature a "folding" frames that overlap one another.

The lenses snap open into an eyeglasses shape just pressing a tiny lever on the handle in order to have a pair of spectacles.

The lenses snap open into an eyeglasses shape just pressing a tiny lever on the handle in order to have a pair of spectacles.

The lenses snap open into an eyeglasses shape just pressing a tiny lever on the handle in order to have a pair of spectacles.

In excellent condition. The eyeglasses feature "folding" frames that overlap one another.

Slender and petite in size, this antique case can be used for small eyeglasses or for stowing small items like jewelry, pens or trinkets.

They were often worn as a stylish means to secure pocket watches, eyeglasses, or small accessories, ensuring they remained close at hand.

Inside are two shelves, 9 ⅝” deep, to keep eyeglasses, books, and other personal effects near but out of sight.

Appearing first in 1600s Rome, the quizzing glass became popular in the 1750s as a public substitute for eyeglasses, which were seen as unfashionable. They quickly became part of the...

French metal eyeglasses trade sign. Metal outline ending in side brackets.

An early 20th century eyeglasses metal trade sign having mirrored lenses.

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 eyeglass case, China, circa 1900 M1003.

Antique folding eyeglasses on a well crafted custom cast iron stand.

Late 19th century green shagreen eyeglass case. With steel framed eyeglasses.

Two sided compartments for your eyeglasses, slippers or ??????

The battle axe of transitional type between the wider “Eyeglasses” and the narrower “Duck Bill” types, with oblong rounded blade with central ridge, fenestrated with two oblong openi...

Unique pince-nez / pinch nose spectacle from the early 20th century. Hard metal silver tone bridge with nose clips of mother-of-pearl. Rare glasses with vintage image illustration ...

exceptional all original 19th century american hand-carved pine wood optician trade or advertising sign featuring the highly desirable anaglyph lenses consisting of cobalt blue and r...

Late 19th Century imitation tortoise shell lorgnette magnifier glasses with a dramatic foldable long handle. A ring at the end of the handle can be used to attach the lorgnette to a...

Pretty as a picture and in outstanding condition, this lovely pair of early twentieth century opera glasses come complete with their original case (wear commensurate with age). Th...

This early 20th-century Republic of China Plique-à-Jour covered box is an exceptional example of Chinese artisanship. Plique-à-Jour, a technique akin to cloisonné but without a backi...

19th Century Antique Distressed Lidded Box, Chinese Paper Mache.

A lovely Chinese turquoise ground cloisonne "double peach" box and cover with shaped hardwood stand, Republic Period (1911 to 1949), early 20th century, China. The box formed as a p...

Victorian tortoiseshell hand carved lorgnette from the late 19th Century. Carved with the typical curlicues of the period with beautiful openwork detailing. 1880s USA, Domestic Sales...

You are looking at a pair of exclusive Tiffany & Co. TF 2036 Eyeglasses. Brand: Tiffany & Co. Model: TF 2036 Gender: Women Frame Color: 8116 / Havana Honey Brown Arms: Engraved log...

A 1/10 Filled 12K Gold filled Lorgnette is tied to a velvet string, no glass wear included. Very intricate and detailed Handles. The Victorian lorgnette is a delicate and ornate acce...