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Fassamano French Tortoise Antique Eyeglasses Second Half 19th Century

$477
£353.20
€400
CA$658.85
A$705.63
CHF 379.34
MX$8,570.27
NOK 4,793.16
SEK 4,388.49
DKK 3,048.51

About the Item

Fassamano (from the French face-a-main) eyeglasses with handle that turns into a case shaped like the lenses; dark tortoise eyeglasses, oval lenses that when not used fall back inside the handle. French manufacture of the second half of the 19th century. Glasses width 11 x 2.5 cm, handle width 12.5 x 2.5 cm, thickness 0.5 cm. Very good condition. Shipping is insured by Lloyd's London; our gift box is free (look at the last picture).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.2 in (5 mm)Width: 4.34 in (11 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bakelite
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    1860-1869
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Second Half of the 19th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1020223403582

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