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Twin pair of nose spectacles in a double banjo-type case
SPECTACLES
nose spectacles; folder case
Europe
Mid 18th c.
tortoiseshell; metal; glass; wood; shagreen; velvet
case: 68 mm x 52 mm x 20 mm; eye: 34 mm
2015.225
SPECTACLES
nose spectacles; folder case
Europe
Mid 18th c.
tortoiseshell; metal; glass; wood; shagreen; velvet
case: 68 mm x 52 mm x 20 mm; eye: 34 mm
Two pairs of folding nose spectacles with real tortoiseshell rims and hinged steel bridges. Round eye rims, glazed with prescription lenses. (One pair has one lens missing and the other has one lens cracked). Together in a shagreen-covered metal and wood banjo-type case with twin storage compartments and green velvet lining to lid.
2015.225
Gift of Mr Rian Love/OATS/City University, 2015