Enamel & MOP on Gilt Brass
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Description
Description: Lorgnette opera glasses with painted enamel scenes of cherubs and flowers. Eye pieces are mother of pearl as is the focusing grip which is engraved Premier, Paris.
History: Brass barrels are laminated with select abalone shell. Each eyepiece is engraved with the name of the jeweler that sold the glasses ornamental variety is based on the popular lorgnettes of the 19th century.
Provenance: FL Estate
Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 0.5875 | Height(in) = 2 | Width(in) = 4.25 | Depth(in) = 2.5
Size of Artwork(in): 2 x 4.25 x 2.5
Artist Name: Premier
Medium: Enamel, brass, MOP
Circa: C. 1900
History: Brass barrels are laminated with select abalone shell. Each eyepiece is engraved with the name of the jeweler that sold the glasses ornamental variety is based on the popular lorgnettes of the 19th century.
Provenance: FL Estate
Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 0.5875 | Height(in) = 2 | Width(in) = 4.25 | Depth(in) = 2.5
Size of Artwork(in): 2 x 4.25 x 2.5
Artist Name: Premier
Medium: Enamel, brass, MOP
Circa: C. 1900
Condition
Full working condition, produces a clear, clean image, recently oiled, cleaned and sanitized with alcohol. Light wear to gilt surface and two small enamel losses in the blue area.
Buyer's Premium
- 24.5%
Enamel & MOP on Gilt Brass
Estimate $50 - $100
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