20th Century Lorgnette Theatre Glasses with Worked Handle

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Description

An elegant and slender vintage optical instrument, featuring an unusual and refined handle and a pocket-sized design with great historical … Read more An elegant and slender vintage optical instrument, featuring an unusual and refined handle and a pocket-sized design with great historical appeal.

· Subject and Style: Folding lorgnette with a bridge frame and oval eyepieces that fold along the stem. It is distinguished by its long, contoured handle, embellished in the center with a refined twisted section and finished with a practical loop at the end.

· Finish and Details: Warm, variegated dark brown hue with a soft, fading transition. Smooth mechanical upper joint for closing and opening the lenses.

· Ideal for: Collectors of antique reading and opera instruments, enthusiasts of vintage objects, or for display in antiques shops.

Technical Details and Condition:

· Type: Opera glasses with handle / Lorgnette.

· Brand / Manufacture / Attribution: Attributable to European manufacture.

· Finish: Brown speckled tone

· Period: Attributable to the 20th century.
· Dimensions: Width 11.5 cm. Length 25.5 cm. Thickness 1.5 cm.

· Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The mechanical joint is solid and fully functional. The structure is intact, well preserved, and free of damage. The lenses are intact. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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