Sold for:
$300
$300
19th century. Collection of six Victorian tortoiseshell lorgnettes or handled spectacles comprising of two with pierced tapered handles with floral motif; a pair with a pierced handle with dragon motif; a pair with a fully carved handle with scrolled foliate decoration; a pair with dark tortoiseshell with scrolled foliate and arabesque motif; and a small pair without handle that collapses into fitted connected tortoiseshell cover. Length of shortest 5.75". Length of longest 10.75".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2014-08-09
