Rare 14K Gold J. Peters Philad Eyeglasses Sliding Arms

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From a Great-Grandmothers Boston, Mass. Estate comes this Fantastic pair of 14k Gold Philadelphia eyeglasses! These glasses have the sliding temple arms with the tear drop ring at the end. Designed for a more comfortable fit and they worked well with the wigs worn at the time these glasses date to the early 1800's, probably around 1820. The open ends allowed a cord or ribbon to be tied to the ends and fastened around the head for a more secure fit. No telling what famous historical figure may have worn them! They are marked inside with J. Peters and Philad. Having just watched John Adams we can have a real feel for the events of the time and what it must have been like. The gold was tested with an electrical tester and a touch stone for 14k gold. The gold weight without the lenses is 7.7 grams. The slides and the hinges work great! Measures approx. 4" across and 4" long unextended, about 5 3/4" extended. A similar pair on the internet is retailing for $1350.00. Offered with No Reserve, a .99 cent starting bid and a 3 day auction. Please read our shipping and payment policies thoroughly b efore bidding. This item ships via USPS to the 50 United States only ~ with a fixed shipping cost of $6.95. PLEASE NOTE: Insurance and delivery confirmation are included in this shipping fee. They are not optional. For our protection and that of read more

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