Catalogue Number: 3206 On The Nose make up spectacles and case Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Spectacles, reversible Corporation: Symons and Co. Pty. Ltd. Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c 2000 Time Period: 21st C Place Of Publication/Manufacture: China Publisher/Manufacturer: On The Nose Description Of Item: Black and white plastic chassis with a centrally mounted plastic rimmed monocular which is able to swivel to position before either eye. Temples are stamped CE +2.50 and www.symonsandco.com and On the Nose OTN 4184 contained in a hard black and white hounds tooth double hinged case with a press stud catch. A +2.50 label is affixed to both the lens and the case catch. Historical Significance: These spectacles enable the application of eye make up to one eye by a presbyope while the other is assisted by a plus lens. The owners of On the Nose describe themselves as a team of dedicated forty somethings in various stages of presbyopia. On the Nose manufactures a range of readymade spectacles with powers ranging from +1.00 to +3.50 D. How Acquired: Donated by Wayne Lyons Optical Dispenser Malvern Optical Clinic Date Acquired: 28-11-2016 Condition: Fine Location: Archive Office. Spectacles cabinet Drawer 2 |