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Ladies nylon supra spectacles
SPECTACLES
nylon supra
Ruddy, Martin
Europe: United Kingdom, England, North Yorkshire
1960
cellulose acetate; rolled gold (1/20)

Ladies spectacles with lenses supported in half plastic frames by nylon supra cord. Black and crystal double laminate frame with integral pads formed as an extension of the upper rim, engraved 1/20th ct rolled gold patent bridge embedded within the rim, double charnier high joints pinned vertically to front (with decorative gold-coloured pin covers) and horizontally to sinuous reinforced drop-end sides. Upswept and pointed ('cats-eye') upper rims. Glazed with prescription lenses.


2013.826

Gift of Mr Martin Ruddy, FCOptom, 2013



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