Stunning Meji-era Lacquer Spectacles Case: traditional Japanese landscape on the lid.
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Stunning Meji-era Lacquer Spectacles Case: traditional Japanese landscape on the lid.
Dimensions
Length: 13cm
Circa
1880
Country of manufacture
Japan
Description
Stunning Meji-era spectacles case in red lacquer with a traditional Japanese landscape on the lid. While it is probably not unique, we have not been able to find a comparable example in any online-museum collection nor in IL CONTENITORE PREZIOS0:Storia degli astucci per occhiali [THE PRECIOUS CONTAINER history of eyeglass cases], Venice, 1999. Condition is very good noting a couple of minor restorations on lid. Length of case: 5.5″ or 13 cm.
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M and R Gordon
Michael and Roberta Gordon have been dealing in medical and dental antiques for more than four decades. They have helped build a number of major private collections and have contributed to the holdings of many museums. They also deal in other scientific and technology related items, including calculating instruments, office machines, patent models and wine-related accessories such as corkscrews. ROBERTA GORDON IS A SKILLED RESTORER WHO CAN HELP YOU WITH ANY INSTRUMENTS AND CASES THAT NEED ATTENTION. Feel free to contact them for details at: [email protected] or 718-541-5974
