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Sterling silver Georgian spectacles in case

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Catalogue Number: 771
Sterling silver Georgian spectacles in case
Category: Spectacles and lenses
Sub-Category: Spectacles with case
Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c1820
Time Period: 19th C
Place Of Publication/Manufacture: England
Description Of Item: Sterling silver oval eye Georgian spectacles. Saddle bridge. Slide extending sides. Glazed +3.50 DS R & L. Hallmark; lion passant & sovereign's head. W: 11.3 cm x D: 2.6 cm. Case: push in with flap papier mache covered with fine leather.
How Acquired: Donated by Mr I Lloyd
Date Acquired: 1979
Condition: Specs:very good, case:fair
Location: Archive Office. Spectacles cabinet Drawer 11

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