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Early 19th Century Rare Chinese Spectacles in Shagreen Case

Item#: OIS1259

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Early 19th Century Rare Chinese Spectacles in Shagreen Case - click to enlarge.Early 19th Century Rare Chinese Spectacles in Shagreen Case - click to enlarge.

A pair of rimless round sunglasses with metal square bridge and folding-out temple arms with double hinge and flattened ends in tortoiseshell. One joint is missing. The wooden oval case, is covered with high quality green Shagreen and edged with beautiful copper fittings. The lid has a split in the wood. The case in 18 cm long