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Antique Paris Ocularist Box & Hand Blown Glass Eye.
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Antique Paris Ocularist Box & Hand Blown Glass Eye.

1920 - 1940
Sold 9 January 2025 · Krave Antiques
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Description

This glass eye in the original Paris ocularist box dates from the second quarter of the 1900's and is a fascinating curio.

The glass eye which was hand blown with the iris and pupil blown into the glass is finished with hand painted blood vessels on the eyeball and the original box has the ocularist details on the lid with the Paris address. Comes with the prescription details inside.

An interesting collector's piece.

Dimensions of box: Diameter: 3.5 cm (1 1/2"). Height: 2 cm (3/4").

Condition: Excellent antique condition with some light wear to the outer of box.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Antique Glass Eye to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1116821
Dealers Internal Reference
AFGE2716
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Description
This glass eye in the original Paris ocularist box dates from the second quarter of the 1900's and is a fascinating curio.

The glass eye which was hand blown with the iris and pupil blown into the glass is finished with hand painted blood vessels on the eyeball and the original box has the ocularist details on the lid with the Paris address. Comes with the prescription details inside.

An interesting collector's piece.

Dimensions of box: Diameter: 3.5 cm (1 1/2"). Height: 2 cm (3/4").

Condition: Excellent antique condition with some light wear to the outer of box.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Antique Glass Eye to the 1930s.

Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1116821
Dealers Internal Ref
AFGE2716
Krave Antiques
Krave Antiques
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Krave antiques are an online retailer that specialise in finding rare and unique items that you will fall in love with

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Archive I An open plastic container holding a hand-blown glass prosthetic eye resting on a handwritten paper document. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Paris Ocularist Box & Hand Blown Glass Eye.

Archive II An open plastic container holding a hand-blown glass prosthetic eye resting on a handwritten paper document. View II
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An open plastic container holding a hand-blown glass prosthetic eye resting on a handwritten paper document.
Antique Paris Ocularist Box & Hand Blown Glass Eye.
Ref: SA1116821
An open plastic container holding a hand-blown glass prosthetic eye resting on a handwritten paper document.
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  • ObjectCuriosities
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialGlass, Plastic
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsHand-blown glass, Painted iris, Vascular detailing, Enclosed storage container
  • SizeH 2 cm (1 in) x W 3.5 cm (1 in) x D 3.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Artificial eyes have been crafted for centuries, initially made from materials like gold, copper, and painted clay, before transitioning to glass in Venice and later expanding into specialised manufacturing centres in France and Germany.

Traditional prosthetic eyes were crafted using hand-blown cryolite glass, layered to achieve realistic depth and iris colouration, often paired with delicate enamel threads to simulate blood vessels.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit subtle imperfections from hand-blowing, distinct striations in the glass, hand-painted iris details, and appropriate age-related wear on the storage containers or packaging.

These items are frequently displayed within glass domes, inside shadow boxes, or curated alongside books and scientific instruments on bookshelves and mantelpieces to create a cabinet of curiosities aesthetic.

To preserve these delicate items, keep them out of direct sunlight to prevent colour degradation and store them in stable, low-humidity environments protected from physical impact.
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