Leather scissors spectacles
 Catalogue Number: 4494 Leather scissors spectacles Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Spectacles folding, scissors glasses Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 1750-1800 Time Period: 18th C and earlier Description Of Item: Unglazed scissors spectacles. Hinged pair of round lens rims which pivot out of holder in the manner of scissors spectacles of 1750 - 1800. Although originally catalogued as leather, they appear to be made of wood and of much later manufacture. Size closed 135 x 50 mm. Historical Significance: Described in the Abel collection as 'Lederbrille um 1680 China' How Acquired: Donated by Chris and Wendy Abel Date Acquired: 22/07/2024 Condition: Good but doesn't close completely Location: Documents Room Giantz cabinet 6 drawer 10 |