1950's Folding Cat Eye Reading / Opera Lorgnette Glasses - Versatile Bright White Pearlized Lucite Aurora Borealis Rhinestones Star Accents

Fun and functional vintage cat eye reading / opera glasses:

~ Vintage folding and self storing lorgnette style glasses up for grabs here

~ Full of flair with an "eye catching" design

~ Pearlized white mother of pearl lucite body

~ Studded with aurora borealis rhinestones in lively patterns

~ Four little inset metal stars across the bridge

~ An integrated clear loop to hang these from your favorite chain or cord perfectly finishes off this nice little package

~ The strength of these seem to vary to me - by adjusting the distance of glasses from your eyes and/or adjusting the distance of the viewed object when holding the glasses still the magnification has a wide range. From seemingly no magnification to being greatly magnified. These look to be very versatile and would help out in a variety of situations for example use as readers, jewelry magnification loupe, stamp collecting - for help with viewing any small detailed objects really

~ Here is your chance to own (and even use) out a classic piece of history


Ready and waiting for your neckline, eyes, collection, and/or gift giving - you will love this!

AGE OR ERA: Original true authentic vintage item - estimating 1950's or mid-century era

MARKINGS: Original sticker on the inside of the lorgnette handle pictured above - reads L-6 @ US $1.10

METAL / MATERIAL: Pearl white lucite, ab rhinestones, glass lenses, and silver toned metal hardware

ANECDOTAL AND/OR METAPHYSICAL: x

CLASP / CLOSURE: x

MEASUREMENTS: When unfolded the face piece measure about 4 1/2" from wing tip to wing tip and 1 1/8" wide - the handle an additional 2 7/8" long, including loop

WEIGHT: x

TESTING: x

U.S. RING SIZE: x

INVENTORY NUMBER OR NOTE: x

CONDITION = Great vintage pre-loved, pre-owned condition. No damage or quirks found to mention. White remains bright and shows no yellowing or staining. No missing stones, cracks or breaks in lucite, etc. Hardware and folding mechanisms work very well. This is a fine example anyone would be proud to own or add to a collection. In an excellent state of preservation.

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