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Early type that takes a ribbon on the back to hold on your head and was popular in the 18th. Century [1700's] To make things even better these are in the almost unheard of small child size! These glasses only measure 4 in. across the front [from hinge to hinge] VERY Well made out of what looks to be white brass the only mark is a number 18 on the one side piece. Condition is very good with some minor bends to the side pieces but not that bad. Glasses have no lenses but you should be able to put some in I would think no trouble. The square holes on the end that take the ribbon are fine with no damage or wear....
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1815 Coin Silver Miller
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A fine quality pair of early American coin silver eyeglasses. This pair is stamped P. Miller on the outside of one of the arms. Miller worked in Philadelphia Pennsylvania in 1810 to 1820. American silver eyeglasses from this time period are quite unusual. Extension arms on either side. Both arms extended and work quite well. The tarnish is quite minor.
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1830 American 14K Glasses
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A fine quality pair of early American 14 kt. gold eyeglasses. This pair has no makers mark. It was probably made in New England or New York. These eyeglasses were almost certainly made in the 1820s to the 1840s. American eyeglasses, especially 14 kt. gold examples, from this time period are quite unusual.
The style is very good. Exactly what you would expect from this time. Extension arms on either side. Both arms extended and work quite well. Everything is original. The glasses are stamped 14 on the outside of one of the arms, presumably for 14 kt. gold. We have tested these glasses with nitric acid and guaranteed them to be 14 kt. gold.
The condition is superb
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1830 American Coin Silver Bailey
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A fine quality pair of early American coin silver eyeglasses. This pair is stamped E.E. BAILEY on the inside of one of the arms. Ebenezer Eaton Bailey worked in Clermont New Hampshire until 1862 when he died. He had a long career and began in the 1820s. These glasses are probably made in the 1820s or 1830s.
The style is very good. Exactly what you would expect from this time. Extension arms on either side. Both arms extended and work quite well. Everything is original.
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1830 American Coin Silver Smith
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A fine quality pair of early American coin silver eyeglasses. This pair is stamped A. Smith on the inside of one of the arms. Smith was probably a New England maker. I am not sure where he worked. These eyeglasses were probably made in the 1820s to the 1840s. American silver eyeglasses from this time period are quite unusual.
The style is very good. Exactly what you would expect from this time. Extension arms on either side. Both arms extended and work quite well. Everything is original.
The condition is superb.
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Sewing Glasses
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In the 1800's in Charleston, South Carolina, Fred Von Santen sold FANCY GOODS at his store at 279 King Street. Among the Fancy Goods was this very tiny set of sewing or reading glasses that are in PERFECT condition. They are in their original hard leather case. The wire framed glasses have adjustable temple lengths and the lenses are only 3 3/4" across the entire front. They are small enough that they may possibly have been for a young girl. Fabulous condition and truly remarkable craftmanship.
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