24th May, 2023 12:00
Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books
Antique Spectacles
a pair of 18th century spectacles, c.1750-1790, lens frame in brass with punched decoration, arms with temple rings in steel, in steel case, case 13cm; a pair of cobalt blue glass sunglasses, early 19th century, hinged double lenses, frame in brass with traces of silvering, sliding arms with loop ends, in steel case 12.5cm; a pair of sunglasses with green lenses, early 19th century, silvered brass frames, sliding arms with loop ends, in steel case of typical Regency reeded design, case 12.2cm
Sold for £312
Result including buyers premium
a pair of 18th century spectacles, c.1750-1790, lens frame in brass with punched decoration, arms with temple rings in steel, in steel case, case 13cm; a pair of cobalt blue glass sunglasses, early 19th century, hinged double lenses, frame in brass with traces of silvering, sliding arms with loop ends, in steel case 12.5cm; a pair of sunglasses with green lenses, early 19th century, silvered brass frames, sliding arms with loop ends, in steel case of typical Regency reeded design, case 12.2cm
