Lot 147
  • 147

A pair of silver and horn spectacles in shagreen case, maker's mark CW, circa 1800

Estimate
200 - 300 USD
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Description

  • SILVER, HORN (Bos Taurus), SHAGREEN SKATE (Leucoraja fullonica)
with hinged side pieces and temples, in a silver-mounted shagreen case with foliate monogram CD, marked on each temple with maker's mark only.

Condition

minor scratches to lens, otherwise glasses in good condition; case with some splitting at seams and two small losses to cover near silver mount
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