Silver Glasses In A Romantic Case

Mid-19th century, Paris - France.
Elegant pair of Schubert-shaped silver glasses from the early 19th century with the original lenses. Folding branches bearing the manufacturer's mark on each side. In a pretty romantic oblong-shaped case, with the words "Camelia, Periwinkle, Constance, Doux souvenirs" signed Lith. Turgis*. The cardboard case is painted with a floral decoration on a green background, the opening is via a thin metal strap, the interior is lined with black felt. *Turgis, family of 19th century printers-lithographers, the father was a print merchant and his sons Élimir Auguste and Louis Auguste were publishers of prints and religious imagery in Paris: rue St Jacques, rue des Écoles and rue Snakes. Case dimensions: 19 x 5.5 cm | glasses: folded 12 cm arms unfolded: 16.5 cm Traces of wear and small losses on the case, glasses in good condition.