Industrial / Glacier ANTIQUE Spectacles – Green Lenses with Mesh Side Shields – c.1900

Antique Industrial / Glacier Spectacles – Green Lenses with Mesh Side Shields – c.1900

Condition

• Antique
• All original hardware and green mineral glass lenses
• Natural patina present on metal consistent with age
• No visible signs of wear to frame or lenses
• Rare surviving example in exceptional collectors’ condition

Size 

• Lens width: ~45mm (est.)
• Bridge: ~20mm (est.)
• Temple length: Cable temples (hooked ends, adjustable fit)
  (measurements approximated as period pieces often varied slightly by handwork)

Lens 

• Original green mineral glass lenses
• Designed for glare and spark reduction in industrial settings or for snow blindness prevention in alpine environments
• Excellent clarity, no cracks or chips observed

Era / Relevance 

• Late 19th to early 20th century
• Worn in industrial settings (metalworking, foundries, welding prep) and by mountaineers as glacier glasses
• Mesh side shields provided protection from dust, sparks, and peripheral glare
• Highly collectible example of early protective eyewear, bridging function and style
• Sought after today by antique eyewear collectors, industrial historians, and steampunk fashion enthusiasts

GENERIC HARD CASE WILL BE PROVIDED 

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The frames have been put through SCE’s rigorous inspection process. 

If the original case is not provided, YOUR CHOICE OF 4 soft, sleek, secure cases will be included (pictured).

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