logologo-optometry

Brass round eye spectacles

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Catalogue Number: 4503
Brass round eye spectacles
Category: Spectacles and lenses
Sub-Category: Spectacles (with lenses)
Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 1750-1800
Time Period: 18th C and earlier
Description Of Item: Brass round eye spectacles with arched bridge and tapered sides. Left temple is impressed near the joint 'Ben?' Glazed +1.50 D.S. right and left. Size 117x35mm
Historical Significance: Described in the Abel collection as Messingbrille um 1650 Deutschland
How Acquired: Donated by Chris and Wendy Abel
Date Acquired: 22/7/24
Condition: Good
Location: Documents Room Giantz cabinet 1 drawer 1

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