Posted 10 months ago
fitter475
(24 items)
These were my grandmothers. I'm not sure how old they are or much about them . They say LeFils Paris. Does anyone no more about these ?
Thanks!
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these are great fitter475:) love these very beautiful:)
these could dated from 1900-1929 these are a great pair and they are from france:) even better yet and i think that is mother of pearl i believe that is on the objects:)
Thanks Bellin68 Unfortunately the one lens is damaged but still they are beautiful
Hello fitter475 , they beautiful as well :) hang on to those buddy:)
thanks for the info and the love !
anytime Buddy:)
Nice, my grandmother had a similar pair inside a velour bag with drawstring. I was given nothing from her estate. p.s. I spent years working out of 696's hall ~ benched and waiting for the call
Thanks Matty - Times are tough. I missed alot of time last year - luckily I'm busy now. Ever run into Tommy Inkhen or Russ Weiss ? I went to High School with them .
Yes - I've heard that AR8Jason- thanks for the info