Name/Title
2.5.25a Antique Reading Glasses in Original Leather Case – c.1800sEntry/Object ID
2.5.25aDescription
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A pair of antique 19th-century reading glasses, housed in their original fitted leather case. Accompanied by a woven woollen cleaning cloth, stored in the case’s base compartment. This set offers a genuine example of early 1800s personal optical equipment, suitable for collectors, display, or historic reference.
M E A S U R E S:
Case:
Length: 17.25 cm
Width: 3.75 cm
Height: 1.75 cm
Glasses:
Width across frame: 10.75 cm
Lens Height: 3 cm
C O N D I T I O N:
The glasses remain structurally intact with age-appropriate patina to the metal frames. Lenses show minor wear consistent with long-term storage. The leather case is complete. The original cleaning cloth is present, frayed from age.
P L E A S E N O T E:
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ref 2.5.25aDimensions
Dimension Description
caseHeight
1.75 cmWidth
3.75 cmLength
17.25 cmDimension Description
GlassesHeight
3 cmWidth
10.75 cm
