Lot 851

A PAIR OF CHINESE BRASS MOUNTED RIMLESS SUNGLASSES IN A SHAGREEN CASE, TOGETHER WITH TWO TABLE LIGHTERS AND VARIOUS OTHER ITEMS (10)

Late 19th and 20th Century, the glasses with folding arms, 20th Century; the shagreen case with brass mounts, 19cm long; French binoculars marked ‘LEMAIRE FAB PARIS’, late 19th Century; the silver-plated lighter, probably by Aidee Brothers, Birmingham with patent number 286838, 11cm high and the other brass, stamped ‘MADE IN FRANCE’, 10cm high; together with a brass desk tray, magnifying glass, shoe horn, mother of pearl letter opener and a malachite inlaid slate desk tray, 32cm wide

Estimate:	£80 - £120
Hammer price:	£220

Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

Condition report:

Sunglasses - bent left arm, needs tightening otherwise good condition, slight wear only.

Case - worn inner otherwise good condition. Added brass mounts mean the case does not close well.

Binoculars - one small dent to body and dust in inner lenses. Rubbed brass body.

Silver lighter oxidised, brass lighter tarnished.

Brass desk tray - dirt and dust to the recesses, good condition.

Magnifying glass, shoe horn - slightly tarnished, good condition.

Letter opener - Broken where handle meets the body, large chip off handle exposing pins.

Desk tray - a few slight chips on inner and outer oval rim, otherwise good condition.

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