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spectacles / Telescopic Spectacles
SPECTACLES
double spectacles
c.1900
steel; glass
overall: 110 x 34 mm

Spectacles consisting of two frames linked at the sides so that the front frame can slide to an extent of 90mm in front of the pair on the wearer's nose. Steel (?) frames. Spliced, arched bridges. Centre joints. Front frame has straight sides with end stumps. Rear frame has curl sides with end stumps. (Right curl broken at end). Round eyes. Glazed.


1999.5074

Ex Dunscombe Collection



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