Lot 0146

B. LEJA, OPTICIEN EYE EXAMINATION MACHINE Paris, Circa 1860 Height 18". Width 9.5". Depth 10.75".

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B. LEJA, OPTICIEN EYE EXAMINATION MACHINE
Paris, Circa 1860
Mahogany box with hinged top, eye cups, adjustment knobs and inset ivory name plaque (blank). Inset maker's card marked "B. Leja Opticien de la Majesté Le Roi de Suede & Norwegi et Fournisseur Brevetié de la Majesté Le Empereur des Français 1 Rue de 1 Echelle en face le Palais des Tuileries. Paris".
Height 18". Width 9.5". Depth 10.75".
Provenance:
Dan Morphy Auctions, Denver, Sale no. 78, Lot #2393.

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B. LEJA, OPTICIEN EYE EXAMINATION MACHINE Paris, Circa 1860 Height 18". Width 9.5". Depth 10.75".

Name: B. LEJA, OPTICIEN EYE EXAMINATION MACHINE Paris, Circa 1860 Height 18\". Width 9.5\". Depth 10.75\".
SKU: 176568661
Price: 150 USD
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