Lot 838:
Sold for £85 hammer
Estimate £50-£80
A pair of 19th century mother of pearl cased lorgnettes, a similar tortoiseshell pair and two later simulated tortoiseshell pairs. (4)
Subject to CITES regulations, this lot will require a re-export permit if shipped outside the mainland UK.
Condition report
MOP - No major damages but slight cracks around the cartouche holes.
Tortoiseshell - Some glue marks but no breaks visible
simulated lorgnettes - action not working with push button
Cylindrical enclosed lorgnettes - in two parts old break but easy repair
Subject to CITES regulations, this lot will require a re-export permit if shipped outside the mainland UK.
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