24th May, 2023 12:00
Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books
Antque Spectacles
a single negative lens, in silver and engine turned tortoiseshell mount, late 18th or early 19th century, 3.6cm diameter; a small pair of 19th century sprung lorgnettes in nickel silver in card case; unusual American folding reading glasses in leather pouch signed E B Meyrowitz, London early 20th century; a pair of pince nez in embossed leather slip case, early 20th century (4)
Sold for £250
Result plus buyers premium
a single negative lens, in silver and engine turned tortoiseshell mount, late 18th or early 19th century, 3.6cm diameter; a small pair of 19th century sprung lorgnettes in nickel silver in card case; unusual American folding reading glasses in leather pouch signed E B Meyrowitz, London early 20th century; a pair of pince nez in embossed leather slip case, early 20th century (4)
