Silver nineteenth century American oval-eye spectacles
 Catalogue Number: 4287 Silver nineteenth century American oval-eye spectacles Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Spectacles (with lenses) Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c1850 Time Period: 19th C Place Of Publication/Manufacture: America Description Of Item: Silver oval-eye American spectacles with scroll bridge and fine straight loop ended temples. Outside of right temple stamped 'PURE COIN', ie 90% silver, 10% other metals in alloy. Outside of left temple stamped '30', which would originally have indicated focal length. However, both lenses measure +5.50 DS.Dimensions: 136mm W x 27mm H. These spectacles were housed in an English crocodile skin chatelaine case when acquired. Historical Significance: When first acquired, these spectacles were housed in a crocodile skin and silver chatelaine case hallmarked 1895 Chester, Cat No 4286 How Acquired: Donated by Michael Aitken Date Acquired: July 2022 Condition: Very good Location: Documents Room Blue Daytona Cabinet Drawer 4 |