Shur-on rimless pince-nez spectacles in case for W R Swaby
 Catalogue Number: 4173 Shur-on rimless pince-nez spectacles in case for W R Swaby Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Spectacles with case Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c 1920 Time Period: 1900 to 1939 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Frame mount: USA Publisher/Manufacturer: Shur-on Optical Co Description Of Item: Shur-on pince-nez spectacles in case marked in gilt: 'W.R.SWABY FVOA/ OPTOMETRIST/ HAMILTON'. Dark leather case, lined with blue velvet & closed with press stud by CARR. Rimless oval lenses and gold fingerpiece bridge, stamped under bridge 'GF SHUR_ON'. Right lens has a drilled hole for a black cord. Spectacles 98mm x 35mm. Case: 125 x 50 x 12mm. Historical Significance: Shuron Optical Company was founded in 1865 and still operated (2011) as a frame manufacturer. How Acquired: Donated by Pamela Sutton Date Acquired: March 2022 Condition: Very good Location: Archive Office. Spectacles cabinet Drawer 8 |