Large Green Shagreen Eyeglass Case From The Empire Period
This beautiful, large case is made of fine-grained green shagreen.
The flap is adorned with a silver escutcheon engraved with the cursive monogram "M T."
It is fully lined with cream-colored chamois leather.
Two large silver rivets secure the hinge, which functions perfectly.
Restorations have been made to the two areas where the stingray leather was missing on the left edge.
Too large for eyeglasses, it was certainly intended to protect the so-called “scissors” spectacles that were in vogue at the time, of the model shown below:
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/123762
VERY GOOD CONDITION, early 19th century, circa 1800.
Dimensions: 19 cm x 6 cm x 2.5 cm
Weight: 99 g
The flap is adorned with a silver escutcheon engraved with the cursive monogram "M T."
It is fully lined with cream-colored chamois leather.
Two large silver rivets secure the hinge, which functions perfectly.
Restorations have been made to the two areas where the stingray leather was missing on the left edge.
Too large for eyeglasses, it was certainly intended to protect the so-called “scissors” spectacles that were in vogue at the time, of the model shown below:
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/123762
VERY GOOD CONDITION, early 19th century, circa 1800.
Dimensions: 19 cm x 6 cm x 2.5 cm
Weight: 99 g
380 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Shagreen
Length: 19cm
Width: 6cm
Height: 2,5cm
Reference (ID): 1849791
Availability: In stock
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