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12K Gold Fill Eye Glasses w/ Case & Lenses C1800's

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 500.00 USD
12K Gold Fill Eye Glasses w/ Case & Lenses C1800's
Included in this lot we have a pair of 12k gold fill eye glasses with carry case and originating from the 1800's. The pair display a 12k gold fill construction with a thin, simple design and their original lenses. The piece shows decorated temples with tooled geometric patterns running along the front half and showing steep curves at each end. The glasses display thin eyewire across the top with some decoration on the nose bridge. The glasses are marked in numerous places reading "B&L 1/10 12K GF ARCO" on each temple and "B&L 1/10 12K GF 7" on the nose bridge. The pair show a set of bifocal prescription glasses set into the frame. The glasses come in a black carry case with a blue felt interior. The interior lid of the case shows a tag reading "These are genuine Orthogon Lenses in case of loss return to Bill Coster 426 Alden Missoula". The piece shows good condition overall with some light wear on the lenses indicative of age. The glasses measure 4 3/8" wide by 2 1/4" tall when closed.