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Iron oval-eye spectacles without screws

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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

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