Early 19th C. Chinese Eyeglasses with Folding Temples and Shagreen Case, RARE Blackamoor 1860-80s laquered papier mache thread

1860-80s laquered papier mache thread box with gilding and an albumen portrait

Fernand Fisch was a great lover of the Art Medal

This indicates that this piece was made for the tourist trade sometime between 1883 and 1891

Born in Philadelphia to a family of artists

Early 19th C. Chinese Eyeglasses with Folding Temples and Shagreen Case, RARE Blackamoor 1860-80s laquered papier mache threadEarly 19th Century Chinese Eyeglasses, white brass (Paktong), Folding Temples and shagreen Case We are offering A beautiful pair of early 19th century Chinese Eyeglasses with folding temples in a shagreen case. The lenses have a hand ground, round circular shape measuring 1 5 8" in diameter. The temples fold in half then fold flatly once again as well as have a beautiful detailing on the outer sides. The shagreen case has a beautiful Paktong, white