Other brand - Tinted spectacles - Leather case – London 1924 - Spectacles

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Elena Napoleone
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Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.

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A pair of round tinted spectacles with blue‑green glass lenses and fine metal frames, made in the United Kingdom in the 1920s, supplied with a black leather case lined in purple velvet and bearing London 1924 silver hallmarks.

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Description from the seller

A pair of round tinted spectacles with blue-green lenses and fine metal frames, dating from the 1920s. The unusually vivid tinted lenses and delicate wire temples give the spectacles a particularly striking appearance characteristic of fashionable eyewear of the period.

The spectacles are accompanied by a fitted black case with a purple velvet interior. The case has silver corner mounts bearing full British hallmarks for London 1924.

The spectacles show light surface wear and marks consistent with age. The case shows wear to the exterior and interior, including areas of wear to the velvet lining. The silver mounts have surface scratches and retain legible hallmarks.

Seller's Story

A carefully curated collection of antique objects, combining elegant accessories, fine craftsmanship and distinctive design.

A pair of round tinted spectacles with blue-green lenses and fine metal frames, dating from the 1920s. The unusually vivid tinted lenses and delicate wire temples give the spectacles a particularly striking appearance characteristic of fashionable eyewear of the period.

The spectacles are accompanied by a fitted black case with a purple velvet interior. The case has silver corner mounts bearing full British hallmarks for London 1924.

The spectacles show light surface wear and marks consistent with age. The case shows wear to the exterior and interior, including areas of wear to the velvet lining. The silver mounts have surface scratches and retain legible hallmarks.

Seller's Story

A carefully curated collection of antique objects, combining elegant accessories, fine craftsmanship and distinctive design.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Other brand
Model name
Tinted spectacles - Leather case – London 1924
Material
Glass, Leather, Metal
Made in
United Kingdom
Condition
Good condition, used with some signs of wear
Size
One size
Accessories included
Case
Estimated period
1920-1930
United KingdomVerified
272
Objects sold
98.21%
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