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SPECTACLES
interchangeable spectacles
Trident Optical Company Ltd
Europe: United Kingdom, England, London E18
1950s?
plastic; metal; paper
eye: 42 mm
Spectacles. 20ct gold-filled frame with bowed and slightly crested pad bridge featuring pink oyster shell pads. High joints leading to drop-end sides with clear plastic end covers. Engraved decoration on front of bridge and half of sides. 'Slate blue' marbled effect cellulose acetate lift-off plastic hoods attached to upper rims by pins. Accompanied by two pairs of interchangeable hoods in marbled effect lilac and imitation brown tortoiseshell. Slightly upswept oval-shaped eyes, unglazed. Together with original faux leather flap case, side-opening with press stud fastener and wooden support, featuring internal pockets for the spare hoods each with a transparent plastic-covered fenestration to allow viewing. Also an original instruction leaflet.
2013.831
Gift of Mr Martin Ruddy, FCOptom, 2013