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A Pair of Silver Hallmarked Spectacles in a Well Made Case
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A Pair of Silver Hallmarked Spectacles in a Well Made Case

1900 - 1920
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A pair of silver hallmarked spectacles with extending arms and housed in a beautiful silver mounted tortoiseshell case. There is a charge of £10 for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated these Antique Silver Folding Spectacles to the Edwardian era.

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SA952517
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Description
A pair of silver hallmarked spectacles with extending arms and housed in a beautiful silver mounted tortoiseshell case. There is a charge of £10 for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated these Antique Silver Folding Spectacles to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA952517
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

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Archive I A pair of silver hallmarked folding spectacles positioned below a fitted tortoiseshell case with silver mounts.

A Pair of Silver Hallmarked Spectacles in a Well Made Case

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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A pair of silver hallmarked folding spectacles positioned below a fitted tortoiseshell case with silver mounts.
A pair of silver hallmarked spectacles in a well made case
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A pair of silver hallmarked folding spectacles positioned below a fitted tortoiseshell case with silver mounts.
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  • ObjectSpectacles
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Tortoiseshell
  • ColourSilver, Dark Brown
  • MotifsFolding arms, Oval lenses, Silver mounts, Tortoiseshell case
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 3.5 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This Edwardian gentleman's library accessory comprises a pair of silver hallmarked folding spectacles accompanied by a fitted tortoiseshell case. The spectacles display oval lenses, a curved bridge, and extending arms. The dark brown tortoiseshell case features silver mounts, ribbed metal trim near one end, and a small metal stud. The visible fabric backdrop presents a grey colour. The tortoiseshell surface exhibits natural mottled patterns in dark brown and pale tones. Measuring 13 cm high, 3.5 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, this item suits placement on an office desk as a decorative accent or a practical reading tool. The piece functions effectively alongside vintage stationery, leather-bound books, or desktop writing implements in a study or library setting.

FAQs

Folding silver spectacles became popular during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, providing a compact optical solution for reading prior to modern mass-production techniques.

Spectacle frames were typically constructed from sterling silver, steel, or gold, while protective cases frequently utilised tortoiseshell, horn, leather, or papier-mache.

Authentic examples generally feature official assay office hallmarks stamped into the silver frame, accompanied by hand-riveted folding hinges and period glass lenses.

These compact objects are frequently displayed beneath glass cloches, arranged on bookshelves alongside leather-bound volumes, or presented within a curio cabinet.

Silver frames can be maintained by gently polishing with a dedicated silver cloth, while tortoiseshell cases require light dusting and protection from excessive heat and direct sunlight.
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