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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 Spectacles Antique

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Silver

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 Spectacles Antique

Materials

Lithograph

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 Spectacles Antique

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Gold

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 Spectacles Antique

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Silver

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 Spectacles Antique

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Glass

Early 20th C Opticians Spectacles Display Shop Cabinet Ebonised Gilt Vitrine
Located in Lowestoft, GB
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...
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Early 20th Century English Spectacles Antique

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Glass, Pine

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 Spectacles Antique

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Paper

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 Spectacles Antique

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Metal

Poser - Officiel Paris-Spectacles 7 année April 6th to Saturday April 12th, 1913
Located in PARIS, FR
The original poster for "Officiel Paris-Spectacles 7 année" from Sunday, April 6th to Saturday
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1910s Spectacles Antique

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Paper, Lithograph

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 Spectacles Antique

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Canvas, Oil

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 Spectacles Antique

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Canvas

An early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign.
Located in London, GB
and glass opticians trade sign, in the form of a quirky pair of spectacles. Made from hand forged cast
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1910s French Victorian Spectacles Antique

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Iron

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 Spectacles Antique

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Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold

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 Spectacles Antique

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Canvas, Paint

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 Spectacles Antique

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Paper

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 Spectacles Antique

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Paper, Birdseye Maple

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
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Spectacles Antique

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

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 Spectacles Antique

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Bronze

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 Spectacles Antique

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 14k Gold Mechanical Lorgnette
Edwardian 14k Gold Mechanical Lorgnette
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W 1.69 in L 3.25 in
Early 19th century Opticians Trade sign
Located in London, GB
metal and glass opticians trade sign, in the form of a quirky pair of spectacles. Made from hand forged
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1920s French Early Victorian Spectacles Antique

Materials

Metal

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 Spectacles Antique

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 Spectacles Antique

Chatelaines: Utility to Glorious Extravagance (Book)
Chatelaines: Utility to Glorious Extravagance (Book)
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H 11 in W 8.75 in D 1.25 in
Petrarch — Phisicke against Fortune
Located in Middletown, NY
, spectacles, toothache, lechery, gout, blindness, and deafness. In a recurring theme throughout the dialogues
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16th Century English Spectacles Antique

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Leather, Paper

Petrarch — Phisicke against Fortune
Petrarch — Phisicke against Fortune
H 2 in W 7.5 in D 5.63 in
Der Neger (The Negro)
By Max Beckmann
Located in Santa Monica, CA
ringing a bell, and pointing to the edge of the page, he urges viewers to behold the spectacles unfolding
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1920s Expressionist Spectacles Antique

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Drypoint

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 Spectacles Antique

Materials

Etching

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 Spectacles Antique

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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 Spectacles Antique

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Brass

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 Spectacles Antique

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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 Spectacles Antique

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 Spectacles Antique

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Oil, Cardboard

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 Spectacles Antique

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 Spectacles Antique

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 Spectacles Antique

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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 Spectacles Antique

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Terracotta

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
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Early 1900s Spectacles Antique

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Paper

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.
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1890s English Spectacles Antique

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Leather

Leather Spectacles Case
Leather Spectacles Case
H 5 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
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 Spectacles Antique

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 Spectacles Antique

Materials

18k Gold

Marvelous Filigree Lorgnette
Marvelous Filigree Lorgnette
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W 1 in L 5 in
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 Spectacles Antique

Het Klokhuis te Leeuwarden {..].
By Rienk Jelgerhuis
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
perspective and also invented special spectacles for drawing.
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1760s Spectacles Antique

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Etching

De Batavier aan Willem de Geweldenaar.
By Rienk Jelgerhuis
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
invented special spectacles for drawing.
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1780s Spectacles Antique

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 Spectacles Antique

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Etching

Romney's Self Portrait by Adrian Lamb
By Adrian Lamb
Located in Woodbury, CT
spectacles, though he had been in the habit of using eye glasses for many years. Measures: 28 1/2" W x 33
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1920s American Spectacles Antique

Romney's Self Portrait by Adrian Lamb
Romney's Self Portrait by Adrian Lamb
H 33.5 in W 28.5 in D 1.5 in
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 Spectacles Antique

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Bronze

Placid Bronze Sculpture of a Sitting Ox by Lambertus Zijl, 1916
Placid Bronze Sculpture of a Sitting Ox by Lambertus Zijl, 1916
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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 Spectacles Antique

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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 Spectacles Antique

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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 Spectacles Antique

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Spectacles Case, Glasses Case
Antique Victorian Silver Spectacles Case, Glasses Case
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H 0.75 in W 5.25 in L 1.5 in
Art Deco Rare 1920 Platinum Diamond 0.22 Carat Retractable 1.75 Inch Spectacles
Located in New York, NY
Spectacles, measuring 1 3/4 inches x 2 1/2 inches when closed weighing 16.23 pennyweight. Step back in time
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1920s French Art Deco Spectacles Antique

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1920 Platinum and Diamond 0.22 Carat Retractable 1.75 Inch Spectacles
Located in New York, NY
Antique retractable spectacles with 10 diamonds weighing 0.22 carat Engraved platinum spectacles
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1920s French Art Deco Spectacles Antique

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Diamond, Platinum

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 Spectacles Antique

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Oil

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
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Spectacles Antique

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Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold

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 Spectacles Antique

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Mahogany

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 Spectacles Antique

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Marble

c.1890 French Walnut Rococo Nightstand
c.1890 French Walnut Rococo Nightstand
H 45.25 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
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 Spectacles Antique

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Gold

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 Spectacles Antique

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Diamond

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 Spectacles Antique

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Watercolor

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 Spectacles Antique

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Lithograph, Paper

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
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Early 20th Century Spectacles Antique

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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 Spectacles Antique

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.
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19th Century Spectacles Antique

Materials

Wood

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the spectacles antique you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every spectacles antique was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the spectacles antique you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A spectacles antique, designed in the Victorian, Art Nouveau or neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Lambertus Zijl, Ambrose Dudley and Auguste Edouart each produced at least one beautiful spectacles antique that is worth considering.

How Much is a Spectacles Antique?

Prices for a spectacles antique start at $50 and top out at $395,000 with the average selling for $1,975.