Pair of bifocal spectacles with steel frames

Made:
1870-1910 in City of Westminster
supplier:
C. W. Dixey and Son
Pair of bifocal round lens spectacles

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Pair of bifocal round lens spectacles
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Pair of bifocal round lens spectacles, fitted with wire arms and steel frame, unsigned, British, 1870-1910. Supplied by C. W. Dixey and Son, London, England.

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
2000-831/8
Materials:
steel (metal) and glass
Measurements:
overall (closed): 15 mm x 115 mm x 60 mm,
overall (open): 50 mm x 115 mm x 110 mm, Wt. 0.15kg
type:
spectacles