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Green plastic half frame reading spectacles, no ma

Ophthalmology

1960-1970

Rest spectacle frames, plastic "Novarama" type

Ophthalmology

1950-1960

Pink coil spring spectacles, National Health Service issue, 1955-1969

Ophthalmology

1955-1969

Tortoiseshell plastic spectacle frames.

Ophthalmology

1948-1965

Spectacle frame, brown plastic with replica pearl, diamond and gold decoration

Optics

1959-1964

Bifocal spectacles frames

Optics

1840-1860

Ladies spectacle frame; lightweight metal c. 1975

Optics

One pair of American spectacle frames, Tura style,

Optics

Tortoiseshell metal spectacle frames.

Ophthalmology

1948-1960

Arm from spectacle frame, nickel plated brass, pro

Ophthalmology

1880-1900

Collection of spectacle frames, part of the Horace

Optics

Tortoiseshell metal spectacle frames.

Ophthalmology

1948-1960

Spectacle frame, brown plastic with brass lens holders

Optics

1959-1964

Pair of spectacles with grey plastic layer on green/ yellow plastic frame

Optics

1960-1964

Spectacle frame, graduated colour cellulose acetate

Optics

1973-1979

one pair of American spectacle frames, Tura style

Optics

Spectacle frame, brown transparent plastic with metal inserts in arms

Optics

1960-1964

Spectacle frame, gold plated metal with double bridge

Optics

1970-1980

Pair of plastic spectacle frames, female style, straw-weave finish with tear-drop shape and saw tooth decoration, unsigned, British, 1955-1960. Supplied by C. W. Dixey and Son Limited, London, England.

Pair of plastic straw-weave finish spectacle frames

Optics

1955-1960

Rest spectacles, without lenses, gold plated, plastic coated rims and rests, National Health Service issue, Algha™, English, 1948-1960

Pull off spectacle case, silver, English, c. 1900.

Ophthalmology

1890-1910

Pair of coil spring metal spectacle frames, stamped E.W.R. Co., USA,1900-1930

Pair of coil spring metal spectacle frames, stampe

Ophthalmology

1965-1975

Pair of coil spring metal spectacle frames, stamped E.W.R. Co., USA,1900-1930

Pair of coil spring metal spectacle frames, stampe

Ophthalmology

1965-1975

Brown plastic spectacle frames, made by Bausch and Lomb, USA, 1960-1970

Brown plastic spectacle frames, made by Bausch and

Ophthalmology

1960-1970

Pair of green plastic and metal spectacle frames, made by Bilite, named Alum, made in USA, 1970-1980

Pair of green plastic and metal spectacle frames,

Ophthalmology

1970-1980

Blue plastic spectacle frames, signed Diane von Furstenberg, named Globus, made in France, 1975-1985

Blue plastic spectacle frames, signed Diane von Fu

Ophthalmology

1975-1985

Pair spectacle frames, 'Charade' model, female design, without lenses, unsigned, European, 1975

Pair spectacle frames, 'Charade' model, female design

Optics

1975

Pair of plastic spectacles frames, female style, tear-drop lens frame made with black over transparent layers, unsigned, 1950-1960. Similar to American 1945 design fashions eyeglasses, by Richard Corson. Supplied by C. W. Dixey and Son Limited, London, England.

Pair of plastic tear-drop spectacles frames

Optics

1950-1960

Rest spectacle frames, plastic and metal, French, 1968-1972

Rest spectacle frames, plastic and metal, French,

Ophthalmology

1868-1972

Brown plastic spectacle frames, signed E(?) Carre, made in France, 1960-1970

Brown plastic spectacle frames, signed E(?) Carre,

Ophthalmology

Blue and brown mottled plastic spectacle frames, child size, named "Sweetie", made in Korea, 1965-75

Blue and brown mottled plastic spectacle frames, c

Ophthalmology

1965-1975

Pair of metal spectacle frames, stamped Hud-Us, made in USA, 1970-1980

Pair of metal spectacle frames, stamped Hud-Us, ma

Ophthalmology

1970-1980

Blue and brown plastic spectacle frames, signed Diane von Furstenberg named Tahiti, made in France, 1970-1980

Blue and brown plastic spectacle frames, signed Di

Ophthalmology

1970-1980

Straight spectacle frame, tortoiseshell, English, 1831-1900

Straight spectacle frame, tortoiseshell, English,

Ophthalmology

1831-1900

Spectacle-like frame application unknown, nickel plated brass, probably English, 1880-1910

Spectacle-like frame application unknown, nickel p

Ophthalmology

1880-1910

Rest spectacle frame, moulded decorated acrylic plastic, English, 1958-1970

Rest spectacle frame, moulded decorated acrylic pl

Ophthalmology

1858-1970

Pair of pink and white plastic and metal spectacle frames, named Snow Lady, made by Maison de Frames Ltd., Korea, 1970-1980

Pair of pink and white plastic and metal spectacle

Ophthalmology

1970-1980

NHS display set of adult and children's spectacle frames in glazed, wooden frame, by Norville Optical Company Limited, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, 1983

NHS display set of adult and children's spectacle frames

Optics

1983

Black plastic spectacle frames, child size, named "D'Angelo", made in Korea, 1965-75

Black plastic spectacle frames, child size, named

Ophthalmology

1965-1975

Brown plastic spectacle frames (2 pairs), child size, named "Liberty"made in the U.S.A., 1965-75

Brown plastic spectacle frames (2 pairs), child si

Ophthalmology

1965-1975

Black plastic spectacle frames, stamped "Zylo Ware", U.S.A., 1965-75

Black plastic spectacle frames, stamped "Zylo Ware

Ophthalmology

1965-1975

Four pairs of trial spectacle frames

Optics

Pair of brown plastic and metal spectacle frames, named Solaris, made by Maison de Frames Ltd., Japan, 1975-1985

Pair of brown plastic and metal spectacle frames,

Ophthalmology

1975-1985

Pair of plastic round lens spectacles frames, unisex style, tortoiseshell lens frame, unsigned, 1920-1930. Similar to 1923 American Bauch & Lomb ‘Artshell’ design fashions eyeglasses, by Richard Corson. Supplied by C. W. Dixey and Son Limited, London, England. (see note)

Pair of plastic tortoiseshell, round lens spectacles frames

Optics

1900-1930

Six spectacle frames, unsigned, United Kingdom, 1959-1964

Six spectacle frames

Optics

1959-1964

Brown mottled plastic spectacle frames, signed L. Eviard, made in France, 1960-1970

Brown mottled plastic spectacle frames, signed L.

Ophthalmology

1960-1970

Brown plastic spectacle frames, child size, named "Society Girl", made in France, 1965-75

Brown plastic spectacle frames, child size, named

Ophthalmology

1965-1975

Blue and brown mottled plastic spectacle frames, child size, named "Victory", made in the U.S.A., 1965-75

Blue and brown mottled plastic spectacle frames, c

Ophthalmology

1965-1975

Blue plastic spectacle frames, child size, named "Angel", made in Korea, 1965-75

Blue plastic spectacle frames, child size, named "

Ophthalmology

1965-1975

Pair of "Zebra Striped" plastic spectacle frames made by Sun Modes, USA, 1965-1975

Pair of "Zebra Striped" plastic spectacle frames m

Ophthalmology

1965-1875

Pair of coil spring metal spectacle frames, stamped E.W.R. Co., USA,1900-1930

Pair of coil spring metal spectacle frames, stampe

Ophthalmology

1900-1930