Pair of silver folding spectacles with integral hinged extra lenses

PART OF:: Two pairs of silver spectacle frames, and one fitted leather wallet case

Made:: 1801-1900 in London

Pair of silver folding spectacles with integral hinged extra

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Pair of silver folding spectacles with integral hinged extra
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Pair of silver folding spectacles with integral hinged extra lenses, unsigned, London, England, 1801-1900. Folding spectacles fit inside fitted leather wallet case (1966-418/3).

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Category:: Optics

Object Number:: 1966-418/1

Materials:: glass and silver (metal)

Measurements:: overall (closed): 25 mm x 114 mm x 30 mm, .121kg

type:: spectacles

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Pair of silver folding spectacles with integral hinged extra lenses

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