Vintage gilt metal gallery monocle with black cord resting on the pages of an open book.
Side view of vintage gold-coloured gallery monocle showing the cord attachment loop, placed on a book.
Front view of antique gilt gallery monocle balanced upright on a book spine, showing the raised edges.
Close-up detail of the textured milled edge on the gallery of a vintage gilt metal monocle.
Macro shot showing the small loop where the black cord attaches to the vintage gilt monocle frame.
Vintage gilt metal gallery monocle with black cord resting on the pages of an open book.
Side view of vintage gold-coloured gallery monocle showing the cord attachment loop, placed on a book.
Front view of antique gilt gallery monocle balanced upright on a book spine, showing the raised edges.
Close-up detail of the textured milled edge on the gallery of a vintage gilt metal monocle.
Macro shot showing the small loop where the black cord attaches to the vintage gilt monocle frame.

Vintage Gilt Metal Gallery Monocle | 1.5 Inch Diameter | Classic Eyewear

£95.00

Rediscover classic style with this fine vintage monocle. Featuring the traditional gallery design – raised edges designed to help hold the monocle comfortably in the eye socket – this piece is crafted from a warm, gold-coloured metal (gilt metal, testing below 9ct gold standard). The gallery edge boasts a subtle textured or milled finish, adding a touch of understated detail (see image 4). Measuring 1.5 inches (approx. 38mm) in diameter, it includes a small loop for attaching the included simple black cord. A wonderful example of vintage optical design, perfect for collectors, period costumes, or simply as a unique conversation piece

Rediscover classic style with this fine vintage monocle. Featuring the traditional gallery design – raised edges designed to help hold the monocle comfortably in the eye socket – this piece is crafted from a warm, gold-coloured metal (gilt metal, testing below 9ct gold standard). The gallery edge boasts a subtle textured or milled finish, adding a touch of understated detail (see image 4). Measuring 1.5 inches (approx. 38mm) in diameter, it includes a small loop for attaching the included simple black cord. A wonderful example of vintage optical design, perfect for collectors, period costumes, or simply as a unique conversation piece

  • Product Type: Vintage Gallery Monocle

  • Material: Gilt metal / Gold-coloured metal (Assayed below 9ct gold standard)

  • Design: Classic gallery with textured/milled edge

  • Diameter: 1.5 inches (approx. 38mm)

  • Attachment: Loop for cord (simple black cord included)

  • Lens: Original period lens (prescription/strength unknown - sold as a collectible frame)

  • Condition: Good vintage condition, showing expected signs of age and wear appropriate for a pre-owned item. Please inspect photographs for details.