Medical optical instrument - Face à main - 1800-1850 - France

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Antique Face à main lorgnette in a tortoiseshell holder set in silver with gold detailing, French-made in Paris circa 1830, measuring 12.5 cm high, 7 mm wide and 2.7 cm deep, one item, very good condition and tested and working.

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'Face à main' in marked silver in a tortoise holder with gold. Incorrectly described but in very beautiful condition. Marked on the glasses and on the ring of the case. The glasses provide good fit and comfort. French craftsmanship, the mark is a boar, dating from around 1830.

'Face à main' in marked silver in a tortoise holder with gold. Incorrectly described but in very beautiful condition. Marked on the glasses and on the ring of the case. The glasses provide good fit and comfort. French craftsmanship, the mark is a boar, dating from around 1830.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Specific region of origin
Parijs
Number of items
1
Model/ type nr
Face à main
Material
Silver
Country of origin
France
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Height
12.5 cm
Width
7 mm
Depth
2.7 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
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