Antique 14K Gold Folding Spectacles, Pince Nez Reading Glasses and Aluminum Case throne 1850-70) era crystal table set

1850-70) era crystal table set includes a carafon or small carafe for a single place setting

A slight bit of soiling to the fabric around the scent bottle fitting

the marks on all are from Leboeuf

the prints appear to read "Veue du Chateau de Valery appurtenant a Monseigneur le Prince"

Antique 14K Gold Folding Spectacles, Pince Nez Reading Glasses and Aluminum Case throne 1850-70) era crystal table setA superb pair of 18th century spectacles, pince nez in fine English marked 14k yellow gold, the lenses are intact and so is the original aluminum fitted case. The nose guard as you can see, missing only half on one side (can be replaced). Protected beautifully in that early aluminum etui, case, as shown. That aluminum was all the rage just about this time (c. 1903 1915) and was hailed as almost as valuable then as was gold. The first was the invention