Scientific instruments of a bygone era represent how far science and technology have advanced. While many of these objects are now obsolete, they are essentially works of art and have a rich history. With every new finding about our world, scientists invented tools to measure and record. What we know about geography, the advancement of sea vessels and the development of scientific instruments all broadened significantly during this time. The Age of Discovery (or the Age of Exploration) refers to a period during the 15th to 18th centuries that saw Europeans taking to the high seas to explore, trade and conquer various regions of the world. This item can be shipped worldwide.Decorating with vintage, new and antique scientific instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. The seller is “quirkyvintageandbooks” and is located in YORKSHIRE. This item is in the category “Clothes, Shoes & Accessories\Vintage Clothing & Accessories\Vintage Accessories\Glasses”. The item “Antique TISSOT Paris French Lorgnettes Opera Glasses in Box Art Nouveau Silver N” is in sale since Thursday, August 31, 2017. They come in their original box which has an impressed gold makers mark – this reads Ling A TISSOT, Opticien, Galerie d’ Orleans 16, Palais Royal. This is silver but is not hallmarked – the letter alone measures 4 centimetres. They have a fabulous white metal Art Nouveau letter “N” on the stem. ![]() They are made from faux tortoiseshell and they fold out. Antique TISSOT Paris French Lorgnettes Opera Glasses in Box Art Nouveau Silver N.
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