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'Loxit' spectacles in dispensing envelope
SPECTACLES
rimless spectacles; envelope
British American Optical Co Ltd
Europe: United Kingdom
Mid 20th c.
rolled gold; plastic; paper
envelope: 133 mm x 77 mm; overall (frame): 111 mm; side to bend: 95 mm
2020.143
SPECTACLES
rimless spectacles; envelope
British American Optical Co Ltd
Europe: United Kingdom
Mid 20th c.
rolled gold; plastic; paper
envelope: 133 mm x 77 mm; overall (frame): 111 mm; side to bend: 95 mm
'Loxit' semi-rimless spectacles with concealed upper rims. Gold-filled frame. Stepped pad bridge with screw fixtures for lens attachment at bridge only. Pink plaquet pads. Drop-end sides with pink plastic end covers. Incised decoration on bridge and sides. Maker's mark on rear of bridge. Unglazed. Together with original supplier's dispensing envelope bearing stamped and handwritten specification details, as stored in a Batemans Opticians practice.
2020.143
Gift of Mrs Elaine Hazell, in memory of Mr Denis White FSMC, 2020