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Fassamano Tortoise Antique Eyeglasses French Manufacture XIX century

$660.54
£486.49
€550
CA$898.62
A$998.56
CHF 523.26
MX$12,245.57
NOK 6,673.83
SEK 6,278.50
DKK 4,187.07
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Double fassamano eyeglasses (from the French face-en-main), made with a double articulated eyewear, one with lenses and one without, mounted on the upper part, signed Lugene, made of Bakelite, blonde tortoise colour. Glasses width 10.5 cm, height 3 cm, handle length 13.5 cm, thickness 1.5 cm. Shipping is insured by Lloyd's London; our gift box is free (look at the last picture).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)Width: 4.14 in (10.5 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bakelite
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    1860-1869
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Second Half of the 19th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1020223403882

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