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Art Deco Gold Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles

About the Item

A gorgeous old fashioned 14-karat gold 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 a eyeglasses shape just pressing a tiny lever on the handle in order to have a pair of spectacles. The lens glass is in excellent shape and is framed by decoratively etched 14 karat gold. The glasses’ handle ends with a tiny gold circle so you can wear them on a chain! The lorgnette comes with its original blue silk covered box folder. Shipping complimentary! Measures: 10.5 cm (14.4 in).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.94 in (10 cm)Width: 1.58 in (4 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Glass,Gold,Enameled
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Firenze, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Galleria Antonio Esposito di Chiara Esposito1stDibs: LU95031272642
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