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Historical Civil War Era Brass Frame Ladies Magnifying Glasses

$390
£295.92
€338.36
CA$544.72
A$605.66
CHF 316.24
MX$7,372.35
NOK 4,035.11
SEK 3,780.70
DKK 2,525.25
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A delicate pair of handmade brass ladies magnifying wire rim eye glasses from the American Civil War era, circa 1860. A unique pair of antique spectacles, cleverly designed with extendable temple arms for a perfect fit. The arms can be retracted for compact storage when fully closed. The arms terminate with loops for attaching to a chain. The glasses are hand engraved with the initials ED. This pair must have been quite costly to have had made at the time. A great looking historical conversation piece or decor item. Use this pair to accessorize a desk, placed on an open book in a home library, or for use as magnifiers. Measures: 4.5 in. L x 1 inch H when fully closed. The arms are 4 in. L unextended, 6 inches L fully extended. The lenses are 1.5 inches oval x 1 inch. H. Unbelievable antique condition, the expected light age related wear, showing patina.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    American Classical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Unbelievable antique condition, the expected light age related wear, showing patina.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1758244393682

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