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Fassamano French Tortoise antique Eyeglasses second half 19th Century

$658.76
£488.18
€550
CA$899.33
A$1,000.47
CHF 524.46
MX$12,225.45
NOK 6,678.30
SEK 6,286.70
DKK 4,187.65
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Fassamano (from the French face-a-main) eyeglasses with handle that turns into a case shaped like the lenses; dark tortoise eyeglasses, oval lenses that when not used fall back inside the handle. French manufacture of the second half of the 19th century. The glasses can be folded and inserted in the center of the handle which, being long, can contain the glasses that are complete with lenses. This type of eyeglasses were used from the mid-1800s until about 1920. Glasses width 11 cm, height 4 cm, handle length 18.5 cm, thickness 1 cm. Shipping is insured by Lloyd's London; our gift box is free (look at the last picture).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.4 in (1 cm)Width: 4.34 in (11 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Second Half of the 19th Century
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  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1020223403662

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