Antique Georgian Silver Wig Spectacles

18th century

Sold by The Silver Cabinet

Description

A charming example of solid sterling silver 'wig' glasses, dating from the reign of George III.

They are hallmarked for Birmingham 1813 and carry the maker's mark for the highly esteemed Joseph Willmore. They are in a fabulous condition, especially given their age and frailty. They are well gilded, with just small loss of the gilding on the arm hinges. They were designed to be tucked under a wig or tied at the back of the head (hence the loops at the ends of the arms).

Dimensions:

Weight (inc lenses): 19g.

Width: 11cm

Height: 2.5cm

Length: 17cm.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Payment can be made via PayPal, bank transfer or cheque. A PayPal account is not needed - payment by credit or debit card can be made by pressing the ‘pay now’ button on the item page.

Physical Dimensions

Height

2.5cm (0.98")

Width

11cm (4.33")

Depth

17cm (6.69")

Declaration

The Silver Cabinet has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA837670

Dealers Internal Reference

C626

Description

A charming example of solid sterling silver 'wig' glasses, dating from the reign of George III.

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They are hallmarked for Birmingham 1813 and carry the maker's mark for the highly esteemed Joseph Willmore.

The Silver Cabinet

They are in a fabulous condition, especially given their age and frailty. They are well gilded, with just small loss of the gilding on the arm hinges. They were designed to be tucked under a wig or tied at the back of the head (hence the loops at the ends of the arms).

fig 1. Antique Georgian Silver Wig Spectacles

Dimensions:

Weight (inc lenses): 19g.

Width: 11cm

Height: 2.5cm

Length: 17cm.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Payment can be made via PayPal, bank transfer or cheque. A PayPal account is not needed - payment by credit or debit card can be made by pressing the ‘pay now’ button on the item page.