logologo-optometry

Georgian oval-eye silver spectacles

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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

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