Description: Framed Lorgnette Mechanical Handheld Eyeglasses Authentic Antique from early 1900s This pIece is still " Platinin ", which is a white metal less expensive than Platinum but more valuable than Silver. Since Platinin is no longer used today, these rare pieces are highly collectible Approx 6 3/4" at longest point when fully open Retractable handheld eyeglasses were a personal essential of middle class Europeans from the 19-th and early 20-th Century. Popular reading aid throughout the whole of Europe. As well as practical accessories, lorgnettes were a fashion statement, being produced in various designs. The lorgnette is made with classic round lenses The handle is Art Deco Austrian Secession art style movement from the late 19-th Century with flattened, geometric design. Very well finished with black stones that mostly are still intact . The lorgnette shows wear, tiny scratches and spots on the metal. Unlceaned with patina. The lenses are in nice condition. The opening mechanism works well. The lenses open and close back in place smoothly. FREE SHIPPING TO US AND CANADA. This item will ship carefully packaged with tracking. Check out my other antiques.
Price: 279 USD
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
End Time: 2025-01-08T04:51:38.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Antique: Yes
Signed: No
Color: Silver
Main Stone Color: Black
Year Manufactured: Pre-1920
Metal: Platinin
Jewelry Department: Fine
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Unbranded
Type: Glasses
Theme: Art
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country of Origin: Germany
Handmade: No
Wholesale: No
