Pair of round-rim metal spectacle frames with wire arms

Pair of round-rim metal spectacle frames with wire arms

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Pair of round-rim metal spectacle frames with wire arms
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Pair of round-rim metal spectacle frames with wire arms, nickel silver, 'ALGHA' model, unsigned, British, 1910-1930. Supplied by C. W. Dixey and Son, London, England

Similar to American 1924 design. (Fashions in eyeglasses, Richard Corson).

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
2000-831/32
Materials:
nickel silver (nickel, copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall (closed): 25 mm x 105 mm x 65 mm,
overall (open): 50 mm x 105 mm x 95 mm, Wt, 0.008kg
type:
spectacles