Antique 10k Gold Wire-Rim Spectacles with Riding Temples – c. 1900

Step back to the turn of the 20th century with these elegant antique wire-rim spectacles, crafted from solid 10k gold and fitted with curved riding (cable) temples that wrap securely behind the ear.

Unlike many gold-filled frames of the era, these glasses acid-tested as solid 10k gold, making them a rarer and more desirable find. The oval lenses remain intact, housed in their original thin wire rims, with only gentle age wear expected from a piece over 100 years old.

• Type: Wire-rim spectacles with riding/cable temples
• Era: Circa 1890–1915
• Material: 10k solid gold frames (tested)
• Condition: Very good antique condition; frames show light age wear, lenses intact
• Details: Original oval lenses, hooked temples, classic Edwardian style

✨ Whether displayed in a collection, worn as a historical accent, or valued for its gold content, this pair of spectacles is a timeless piece of Edwardian craftsmanship.

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