Antique Reading Glasses

Reading Virgin Italy, 17th century. Reverse glass painting.

A case with compartments, it allows storage for several items in a small space, such as a makeup compact, lipstick, watch, reading glasses, or keys.The minaudière first appeared duri...

Circa. 1910 This lovely arts & crafts three-light fixture wears corresponding arts & crafts art glass shades. With an elongated 'Sheffield' body - this makes a perfect little...

A wonderful pair of folding eye glasses from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, the unusual piece depicts a pair of folding reading glasses encased in a breatht...

A study in red chalk of a girl sitting and reading a book. Red chalk on paper under glass in a giltwood and gesso frame.

Bateman, South Hampton, Scotland 1880, H1037 Scotland 1880 Solid Walnut Original Finish Carved Swan Neck top Circular porcelain dial Hand painted numbers With brass bezel su...

A very accomplished monochrome pen and ink study of an anamorphic monkey, reading the newspaper with his reading glassing at his desk.

Fantastic highly decorated three gallon crock with double handles.This signed "D.P.SHENFELDER ,READING,PA." crock has a small hairline on the right rear side about three inches long ...

19th century Spanish green glazed closed vase reading "Bonifacio Vlanco".

Dahl Jensen porcelain figurine. Siblings reading bird book. Model number 1327. 1st factory quality. 1920s-1930s. In very good condition. Measures: 14.5 x 12.5 cm. Signed: Kings cr...

Porcelain figurine of a reading girl Made in Denmark by Bing & Grondahl Produced in 1950-1965 Model number # 2304 Very good condition, no damage Measures: height 9cm, ...

A charming 19th century oil on board still life in trump l'oeil style The painting depicts fruit a tankard with jewels along side reading glasses with books and letters. There are ...

The creator obviously enjoyed relaxing after a tough day at work and read his most current periodicals, then the question was where to sit his beverage and reading glasses. Voila! He...

19th century sculptural porcelain clock case: Rectangular base plate standing on four loaf feet at the corners, as well as on the long sides below central rocaille panels reaching t...

Plus there is a handy lower shelf covered in leather for your reading glasses, magnifier, and beverage of choice.

A case with compartments, it allows storage for several items in a small space, such as a makeup compact, lipstick, watch, reading glasses, or keys) and compacts and cigarette cases ...

Plus there is a handy lower shelf covered in leather for your reading glasses, magnifier, and beverage of choice.

Make a perfect chair side reading lamp. The stand and shade bracket have decorative ornate castings.

For a nominal charge we can have the buyer's exact reading glass strength cut and set. There are 33 European cut white diamonds - all well matched, original and near colorless.

Place them beside your bed, where they can hold essentials like books, reading glasses, or a lamp. Alternatively, use them in a living room as elegant side tables.

This is an antique magnifying glass. An English, brass optical reading aid, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

This is a quality antique magnifying glass. An English, ebonised hardwood and glass reading aid, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Brass standard reading lamp the adjustable glass shade supported on a tooled stem, terminating in circular stepped base.

A pair of Art Deco era reading lamps, produced in France circa 1920s-1930s, each with ruffled Holophane shades, on adjustable articulating stems and rounded base in bronze. The lamps...

Two elegant matching reading lamps -- one floor lamp and one desk lamp.

A pair of brass floor standing reading lamps the adjustable twin glass shade is supported on a fluted stem, terminating in a circular stepped base with paw feet.

Early 20th century reading wall lights. Two tone glass, the etched glass diffuses the light, the clear aspect directs the light.

Carracci's work, depicting the Virgin in the company of the Child, a lively San Giovannino and San Giuseppe wearing reading glasses, had enjoyed excellent fame throughout the entire ...

Titled on a brass plaque in the center of the intricate gilded pierced gesso frame “Grandparent’s Favorite”, the scene depicts a mother and her daughter spending time with both Grand...

Barometer has a lower inset thermometer under glass reading up to 100 degrees along with a brass weighted reservoir @ bottom.

The circular dial of the barometer has painted (faded) lettering behind protective glass for reading the current conditions, while the thermometer above is scaled.

The circular face has painted numbers and lettering behind glass for reading the barometer. There is also a painted scale on the face of the thermometer.

A vintage Scotch whisky advertisement (portrait) mirror (or artistic show card), framed in mahogany and featuring an etched and painted mirrored glass reading: Macdonald and Muir. ...

This fine portrait study in oil depicts an uncommon scene of a gentleman in a tavern, reading a newspaper. A broken glass bottle sits opposite him, on a rustic stool.

The lorgnette: An elongated piece of jeweler, worn around the neck as a pendant, yet concealing a pair of reading or opera glasses; a beautiful bauble which represents with grace and...

Brass frame with engraved silver protractor scale embedded in the arch, with scale from 0 to + 150, adjustable Vernier with reading Vernier, four colored glasses for the fixed mirror...

A boxed hand held magnifying glass crafted of an ebonized handle and optical glass.

Still perfectly functional as reading glasses and simply beautiful Deco design!

This door opens to reveal a storage area ideal for books and reading glasses. Raised on four cabriole legs, the table is painted in a deep green color accented with soft yellow and g...

The little shelf on top gives this unique antique more stability and it can, for example, also be used for displaying a clock or for placing your reading glasses on. Maximum width x...

A fine example of a cherry tall case clock by Henry Hahn of Reading, PA, active clockmaker from 1790-1820, with broken pediment carved arched bonnet with scroll rosettes, urn finials...

At the center of this captivating scene is a man, ensconced in the comfort of his home, deeply engrossed in reading. His blue cap and reading glasses, along with the soft light that ...

White Brass, Iron and Glass Articulating Reading Lamp, Desk Lamp, Bedside Lamp.

Bronze details. Beautiful blown glass reading "Val St. Lambert Made in Belgium Best Crystal Glass" Free priority UPS shipping from Italy with no custom fees.

Brass frame with engraved silver goniometric scale embedded in the arch, with scale from 0 to + 140, adjustable vernier with reading vernier, four colored glasses for the fixed mirro...

Brass frame with engraved silver protractor scale embedded in the arch, with scale from 0 to + 155, vernier with micrometric screw adjustment, with engraved silver vernier for micros...

Brass frame with engraved silver goniometric scale embedded in the arch, with scale from 0 to + 150, vernier with micrometric screw adjustment, with engraved silver vernier for micro...

How delightful it is to come across a LoIgnettes, turn of the century, marcasite reading glass! It features a beautiful marcasite feather design and opens to reading glasses and clo...

Both with shargreen holders. Excellent condition.

This fox is rather authorial, with a hat, reading glasses and a smoking pipe.

While they both contain paper holders, this grouping features a highly sought after double inkwell w/ inserts, a stamp box, a reading glass and a letter scale. Also available , but n...

Much more cheerful to use than reading glasses. Perfect for theater or restaurant. 1 1/2" x 3."

A weird and wonderful thing… At first glance it looks like an ordinary Art Deco styled silver collar and locket, however the “pendant” is actually home to a spring-loaded pair of rea...

Art Deco platinum and diamond lorgnette longchain, designed as an openwork rectangular plaque with the reverse opening to reveal a pair of reading glasses all suspended from an ornat...

This is a fabulous and large pair of clamshell mercury glass sconces mounted on their original steel brackets.

A large round brass magnifying glass for reading charts and other documents. Graphic, unusual and useful optical accessory.

French mid-century floor lamp. Originality, soft and warm light, to be placed in any room of the house. Good vintage condition. Sold with cord lampshade. Measures: Height witho...

This is a beautiful set of Vintage English spiral library steps, late 20th century in date. They are of nice proportions, having four steps, each with the original inset gold tooled...

Victorian Brass & Extending Standard Oil Lamp - By Hinks of B'ham - with reeded column on gadrooned disc base - converted to electric - 22"diam x adjustable height - - The lampshade(...

Two beautiful antique lorgnettes (handled spectacles) in a nostalgic style, featuring ornate handle designs. These glasses utilize a folding mechanism where the lenses overlap; opera...

A French wood floor lamp from the 1950s, attributed to Charles Dudouyt, carved from solid wood. The lamp rises from a circular base in a long tapering column, its silhouette interru...

Great set of 19th century English mahogany and leather bedsteps with sliding chamber drawer.

Mahogany library ladder with 3, 4, 5 or 6 steps with brass lipped treads (the model shown is the 5 step model). Please note we are currently working to a 30-36 week lead time and tha...

Lovely Antique English Victorian Library stairs made from carved walnut with dark finish during the 1920s in England. This library step has exactly the right classic antique feel t...

A rare and exceptional reclaimed large two part leaded stained glass French Door / Window. Features a large rectangular frame with two 2-part hinged doors with separate operating win...

For your consideration is this rare and totally original 1930s Art Deco English walnut display cabinet. A gorgeous piece of furniture that's veneered in figured mid tone walnut with ...

The BOO Pouf by Hermhaus is a contemporary seating and accent piece defined by its compact form and sculptural clarity. Inspired by the structured yet organic world of insects, BOO t...

A tactile piece of domestic fantasy, the El Topo ottoman is a social object, featuring a carved Acacia base, burnt using the traditional method of Shou Sugi Ban and an animalistic, y...

English 19th Century Domed Top Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Silver Inlay and Ball feet

A vintage mid-century modern surfboard coffee table made in Sweden circa 1995. This classic MCM piece features an oak finish, an elongated oval surfboard-shape 'floating' top, a maga...

Contemporary Bench inspired of 1960s style. The bench consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. Bench was design...

Made to order wood stool designed by Christian Siriano. Red oak Measure: Seat width: 12”.  

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four poster queen size canopy bed By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with brass accents. Measures: 65.5"W x 90.75"D x 85"H. V...

This is a rattan pagoda form rattan cabinet. It has two doors that open to shelving. The body is 26.5”L. This piece is unmarked and in very good condition.

L'Ambrosia is a unique 24-piece cutlery set that comes in a crystal case, bringing elegance to any interior. The extraordinary design of this timeless set allows it to serve as the c...

An elegant XL round bowl that is supported by four half spheres that make a fun, bold and unique piece great for holding fruit, plants and specially everyone's attention. You can hav...