Scissors spectacles of tortoiseshell and silver
 Catalogue Number: 4495 Scissors spectacles of tortoiseshell and silver Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Spectacles folding, scissors glasses Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c. 1800 Time Period: 18th C and earlier Description Of Item: Scissors spectacles of tortoiseshell and silver, glazed +1.00 DS R & L. Hourglass shaped tortoiseshell handle with riveted repair to base. Size: 203x77mm open. Historical Significance: Described in the Abel collection as: Vorhalter um 1770 Silber und Schildpatt Deutschland How Acquired: Donated by Chris and Wendy Abel Date Acquired: 22/7/2024 Condition: Very Good but old repair to tortoiseshell at base Location: Documents Room Giantz cabinet 7 drawer 7 |