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Lot 17

SIX LORGNETTES
19/20th century, one 10ct gold, two silver and three giltmetal. (6)
Largest: Length 14.5cm (closed)

Estimate $300 - $500

Sold for $200


Gold:
Davies & Palmer, 1986

Silver & Gilt:
Christie's, South Kensington, Medical Instruments, 11 July 1997, lot 162 (part, accompanied by copy of original invoice)

Optics of Time: A Private Collection of Antique Eyewear

AUCTION
Sale: IT131
10:00am - 22 July 2026
Timed Online Auction (Sydney)

VIEWING
Tues 21 July, 11am - 5pm
36-40 The Bond, Queen St, Woollahra NSW

CONTACT
Madeleine Mackenzie
sydney@leonardjoel.com.au


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