Catalogue Number: 807 Silver oval eye spectacles Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Spectacles (with lenses) Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 1800-1850 Time Period: 19th C Description Of Item: Silver oval eye spectacles, saddle bridge. Sliding sides with small loops at each end for a riband. Partial hallmarks: lion passant, IP (maker's mark) on front & each side. W: 11.2 cm x D: 2.5 cm How Acquired: Donated by Mrs Wantrup, widow of Charles Wantrup, Melbourne optometrist Condition: Very good but lenses chipped Location: Archive Office. Spectacles cabinet Drawer 6 |