Two Pairs of Oriental Spectacles with Original Cases, Early Nineteenth Century

Two Pairs of Oriental Spectacles with Original Cases, Early Nineteenth Century

£300 each

Circa

1800

Country of manufacture

Other

Categories: Medicine, Spectacles

Description

Two pairs of possibly Chinese spectacles, early nineteenth century. Both pairs are hinged and fold into original cases. One is lacquered wood with plain glass. The other is made of natural material, possibly pale tortoiseshell, with strong concave lenses. The cases are both made of wood, the larger signed in Chinese on the interior of the lid. Both are in good condition

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Fletcher Wallis

Fletcher Wallis sells objects and books relating to the history of science, medicine and technology Arcade. He publishes books through Vernier Press, including Antique Medicine Chests, and Corkscrew Patents from 1795. He has been dealing for forty eight years.

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