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Very shallow rimless lookover spectacles with rectangular lenses

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Catalogue Number: 237
Very shallow rimless lookover spectacles with rectangular lenses
Category: Spectacles and lenses
Sub-Category: Spectacles (with lenses)
Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 1850 - 1899
Time Period: 19th C
Description Of Item: Nickel alloy 3 piece rimless spectacles, very fine curl sides, saddle bridge, shell lined, glazed with flat narrow lenses as lookovers +3.25 DS R and L. W 11.1 cm x D 1.5 cm.
Historical Significance: See Corson p184
How Acquired: Donated by CW Kett, honorary life member of the College
Condition: Good, mild corrosion to sides
Location: Archive Office. Spectacles cabinet Drawer 10

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