spectacles, silver frame and arms

Made:
1775-1800 in England
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spectacles, silver frame and arms, double-hinged sides
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

spectacles, silver frame and arms, double-hinged sides
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

spectacles, silver frame and arms, double-hinged sides
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

spectacles, silver frame and arms, double-hinged sides, with "horn visuals" (horn lined), oval ring ends, hallmarked London, circa 1775-1800

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1946-295
Materials:
silver, metal, glass, steel and horn
Measurements:
overall: 40 mm x 20 mm x 7 mm, , .035kg
type:
spectacles
credit:
Grindlay and Co.

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