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Set of 512 and 'Ocentric' finger-piece bridges
SPECTACLES
spectacle part
American Optical Company Ltd
North America: USA, Massachusetts, Southbridge; Europe: United Kingdom, England, London
1924
rolled gold; plastic (xylonite); paper; cardboard
overall (box): 21 mm x 68 mm x 87 mm
2022.422
SPECTACLES
spectacle part
American Optical Company Ltd
North America: USA, Massachusetts, Southbridge; Europe: United Kingdom, England, London
1924
rolled gold; plastic (xylonite); paper; cardboard
overall (box): 21 mm x 68 mm x 87 mm
Set of bridges/mounts for finger-piece pairs of pince-nez. Mixed lot comprising thirteen examples (three with labels), including the models 512 and 'Ocentric'. 1/10th 12 k gold-filled metal. Plaquets featuring 5mm blades, with flesh-coloured Xylonite plastic pads. Paper manufacturers' labels. Together in an original AO suppliers box, with separate lid, date-stamped on the base 10 April 1924 on the underside and pencil annotations relating to London.
2022.422
Gift of Lisa Morgan in memory of Mr John Beddows, 2022