A superb pair of 18th century spectacles, pince nez in French marked 18k yellow gold complete in case with advertising details. The lenses are intact with one small imperfection near the top of one lens as you can see. These are as found untouched and original. All you need is a nice gold chain on which to wear these around your neck for reading. Or set them atop some old leather bound books for just the most fun accessory to your reading room or bedside table. A gorgeous pair!
Very good to excellent, you see the tiny eagle's head profile mark on them that guarantees they are solid 18k gold. The French standard, that mark has been used since 1838. The goldsmith's mark is also there but so tiny I can't make it out in order to try to get identification, sorry. This set has the original leather case which also identifies the optician for us in TOULOUSE. Just a gorgeous pair!
