Rare Georgian Blue Tinted Folding Spectacles / Syphilis Glasses in Original Case

Description: A rare pair of Georgian folding blue tinted spectacles, in their original case. Also known as 'syphilis glasses'; along with green lense varieties, they were commonly worn by sufferers of syphilis in the early 19th century. In good used/antique condition; small conchoidal fracture and a nibble to edges of one lense. Leatherette case measures 70mm by 40mm. Very collectable and of the period. Please view all the photos for clear detail. These spectacles are becoming scarcer and scarcer.

Price: 110 GBP

Location: North West

End Time: 2025-01-20T23:18:06.000Z

Shipping Cost: 18.17 GBP

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Rare Georgian Blue Tinted Folding Spectacles / Syphilis Glasses in Original Case

Rare Georgian Blue Tinted Folding Spectacles / Syphilis Glasses in Original Case

Rare Georgian Blue Tinted Folding Spectacles / Syphilis Glasses in Original Case

Rare Georgian Blue Tinted Folding Spectacles / Syphilis Glasses in Original Case

Rare Georgian Blue Tinted Folding Spectacles / Syphilis Glasses in Original Case

Rare Georgian Blue Tinted Folding Spectacles / Syphilis Glasses in Original Case

Rare Georgian Blue Tinted Folding Spectacles / Syphilis Glasses in Original Case

Rare Georgian Blue Tinted Folding Spectacles / Syphilis Glasses in Original Case

Rare Georgian Blue Tinted Folding Spectacles / Syphilis Glasses in Original Case

Rare Georgian Blue Tinted Folding Spectacles / Syphilis Glasses in Original Case

Rare Georgian Blue Tinted Folding Spectacles / Syphilis Glasses in Original Case

Rare Georgian Blue Tinted Folding Spectacles / Syphilis Glasses in Original Case

Rare Georgian Blue Tinted Folding Spectacles / Syphilis Glasses in Original Case

Rare Georgian Blue Tinted Folding Spectacles / Syphilis Glasses in Original Case

Item Specifics

Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

Sub-Type: Spectacles/ Glasses

Type: Optical

Period: 1800 to 1900

Material: Glass

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