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19th Century 12k Gold Fill Eye Glasses W/ Case

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
19th Century 12k Gold Fill Eye Glasses W/ Case
Featured in this lot we have a pair of 12k gold fill eye glasses frame with carry case and originating from the 1800's. The pair display a 12k gold fill construction with a thin and simple design. 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 marked "AO 1/10 - 12k G.F." on each of the temple arms and nose bridge with "AORIMWAYFUL-VUE D44 - D44R" on the eyewire. The glasses frames come with a black carry case with a felt interior. The interior of the case shows a tag reading "Dr. Wm. J. Sullivan, O.D. 109-No. Main ST. Butte, Mont.". The glasses show good condition overall with some light wear indicative of age. The piece measures 4 3/4" wide with the temples measuring 4 3/4" long by 1 /2" tall.