Gold frame spectacles with brown plastic eye-rim covers and curl sides
 Catalogue Number: 2147 Gold frame spectacles with brown plastic eye-rim covers and curl sides Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Spectacles (with lenses) Time Period: 1900 to 1939 Description Of Item: Gold 'Flex Fulvue' style spectacles, engraved bridge, curl sides, dark brown plastic eye rim covers and pad bridge. Fulvue eye shape. Back of bridge stamped 1/10 10ct. Side temples stamped WC1/201CCT?. Measured frame size 42/20. Glazed with glass one piece A seg bifocal lenses. R and L aprox +1.25 D Add +2.50 D. Overall dimensions 120 x 45 mm Historical Significance: This is common type of frame supplied from c 1940 to 1955, especailly for patients requiring a robust frame well secured to the ears by the curl sides. At the time often called a Flex-Fulvue How Acquired: Donated by Don MacRaild Date Acquired: Jan 2013 Condition: Good Location: Archive Office. Spectacles cabinet Drawer 13 |