Catalogue Number: 2958 Brass frame spectacles in brass pull-off case Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Spectacles with case Time Period: 19th C Description Of Item: Plain brass pull-off spectacle case, 150 x 40 mm, with press button to release top section, containing plain unmarked brass oval-eye spectacle frame, 110 x 25 mm, with saddle bridge and straight sides with end rings to take a cord, glazed with flat lenses approx R and L +3.00 DSph How Acquired: Purchased by Kett Optometry Museum purchased Cockermouth Antiques, UK Date Acquired: Sep 2016 Condition: Case good, spectacles fair (one hinge damaged) Location: Archive Office. Spectacles cabinet Drawer 11 |