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Art Nouveau Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles Antique German 835 Silver

$220
£166.82
€192.63
CA$308.67
A$343.91
CHF 181.38
MX$4,169.33
NOK 2,307.39
SEK 2,149.48
DKK 1,438.74

About the Item

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 glasses open into the shape of a pair of glasses by simply pressing a small lever on the handle to obtain a pair of glasses. The lens glass is in excellent condition and is held in place by decoratively framed silver frame. The handle is richly ornamented. The glasses’ handle ends with a tiny loop so you can wear them on a chain! The measurements given in dimensions section refers to the item in folded condition. When unfolded it is approx. 4 1/4" high, 5 1/2" wide and 1/2" deep. Comes with a leather bag. Silver is marked 835. Found at an Estate Sale in Strasbourg France.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.63 in (11.77 cm)Width: 1.63 in (4.15 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. With minor signs of wear as expected with age and use. Obviously this item is not new, so please check all photos before purchase.
  • Seller Location:
    Nuernberg, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: G_C08F361stDibs: LU3998145620722

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