Catalogue Number: 4506 Georgian oval-eye silver spectacles Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Spectacles (with lenses) Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 1823 Time Period: 19th C Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Birmingham, England Publisher/Manufacturer: John Parkes Description Of Item: Silver oval-eye spectacles with saddle bridge and slide extending sides. Glazed R: +3.25 D.S. L: +2.00 D.S. Dimensions 114x25mm. Hallmarked for John Parkes, Birmingham, 1823 Historical Significance: Described in the Abel collection as: Steckbrille um 1740 Schottland How Acquired: Donated by Chris and Wendy Abel Date Acquired: 22/7/2024 Condition: Very Good Location: Documents Room Giantz cabinet 1 drawer 2 |