Small oval tortoiseshell spectacle frame
 Catalogue Number: 4509 Small oval tortoiseshell spectacle frame Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Spectacle frame Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c. 1820 Time Period: 19th C Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Germany Description Of Item: Small oval tortoiseshell spectacle frame, unglazed. Saddle bridge and slightly tapered tortoiseshell sides with remnants of padding inside last 37mm of temples. Size 113x25mm Historical Significance: Described in the Abel collection as: Steckbrille um 1820 Schildpatt Deutschland How Acquired: Donated by Chris and Wendy Abel Date Acquired: 22/7/2024 Condition: Very good but some small chips Location: Documents Room Giantz cabinet 1 drawer 2 |