Catalogue Number: 4507 Iron oval-eye spectacles without screws Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Spectacles (with lenses) Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c. 1800 Time Period: 18th C and earlier Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Nuremberg, Germany Description Of Item: Oval-eye spectacles of iron wire construction with no screws. Saddle bridge and narrow straight sides. Lenses scratch engraved '+2,0' on right and left. Lenses measure +2.75 D.S. right and left. Size 110x27mm Historical Significance: Described in the Abel collection as Steckbrille ohne Schrauben im Zuchthaus zu Nurnbeg hergestellt um 1800 How Acquired: Donated by Chris and Wendy Abel Date Acquired: 22/7/2024 Condition: Good with surface rust Location: Documents Room Giantz cabinet 1 drawer 2 |