Antique French 18th Century Blond Tortoise Shell Spectacles Case, Sterling Silver Glasses, Speds, 18k Gold
My favorite set, hinged French sterling silver reading glasses, specs, spectacles with clear eyepieces intact, and an earlier 18th century semitransparent blond tortoise shell specs case with 18k gold broad stringing and cartouche. I did not acquire these 2 superb antiques together, but have paired them. For years they've rested atop a small stack of my favorite leather bound antique books, just for ambiance. It's time to let my collections go, though. Some day I'll start listing the book collection, but I digress. These go together so well, I will offer them together only. Do not ask me to sell separately, please. Full measurements noted on the photos. Very good to excellent condition for age and type. The spectacles are a special invention with pin-hinged earpieces which open and then give option of arching to the back for comfort and stability on the face while looking down as one does in reading or as a scribe, for instance. That little added feature allows one to fold them smalle