{"product_id":"vintage-celluloid-pince-nez-eyeglasses-folding-nose-clip-with-leather-case","title":"Vintage Celluloid Folding Reading Glasses – Compact Pocket Spectacles with Case","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"248\" data-start=\"230\" data-section-id=\"1dl56dh\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"246\" data-start=\"234\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"517\" data-start=\"249\"\u003eDesigned to tuck neatly into a pocket or handbag, these vintage folding reading glasses are a wonderful example of early portable eyewear. Their translucent celluloid frame and ingenious folding design capture the practicality and understated elegance of a bygone era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"538\" data-start=\"519\" data-section-id=\"1nw9get\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"536\" data-start=\"523\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"887\" data-start=\"539\"\u003eGood vintage condition with age-appropriate wear to both the glasses and original leather carrying case. The folding mechanism operates as intended, and the lenses remain intact. The leather case shows scuffs, edge wear, and a partially detached interior label consistent with age. Please review all photos for the best representation of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"911\" data-start=\"889\" data-section-id=\"yad1en\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"909\" data-start=\"893\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1027\" data-start=\"912\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"923\" data-start=\"912\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.5\"\u003cbr data-end=\"946\" data-start=\"943\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"956\" data-start=\"946\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4.25\" (opened)\u003cbr data-end=\"988\" data-start=\"985\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"998\" data-start=\"988\"\u003eNose Bridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 0.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1047\" data-start=\"1029\" data-section-id=\"1pp75v1\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1045\" data-start=\"1033\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1073\" data-start=\"1048\"\u003eCelluloid, Glass, Leather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1102\" data-start=\"1075\" data-section-id=\"ewspv3\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1100\" data-start=\"1079\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1198\" data-start=\"1103\"\u003eUSA, 1949\u003cbr data-end=\"1124\" data-start=\"1121\"\u003eLeather case has a label on it with the following address and offers a finders reward: Theodore Hamblin Ltd., Wigmore Street, London W.I.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1223\" data-start=\"1200\" data-section-id=\"1yfb5pz\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1221\" data-start=\"1204\"\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1440\" data-start=\"1224\"\u003eA wonderful addition to an antique optical collection, Victorian writing desk, library display, or cabinet of curiosities. They also make an eye-catching prop for historical photography or period costume collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1468\" data-start=\"1442\" data-section-id=\"18enxoc\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1466\" data-start=\"1446\"\u003eAdditional Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1732\" data-start=\"1469\"\u003eThese compact folding reading spectacles were designed for convenient everyday carry long before modern folding eyewear became common. Includes the original Theodore Hamblin leather case. All items are vintage and one-of-a-kind. Minor wear is part of their story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1777\" data-start=\"1734\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1777\" data-start=\"1734\"\u003eA unique find and purr-fectly peculiar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Cat Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46763498176684,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/1993\/4124\/files\/A2D623CD-77EE-4F7D-AB6B-F4A38072CF18.jpg?v=1783895097","url":"https:\/\/thecatvintage.com\/products\/vintage-celluloid-pince-nez-eyeglasses-folding-nose-clip-with-leather-case","provider":"The Cat Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}