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Set of 'Fits-U' Bilt-In Bearings 722 (finger-piece bridge)
SPECTACLES
spectacle part
American Optical Company; Wheway Optical Co Ltd
North America: USA, Massachusetts, Southbridge; Europe: United Kingdom, England, Warwickshire, Birmingham
1920s
rolled gold; (labels) paper; (box) cardboard
box: 22 x 66 x 86 mm

Set of bridges for finger-piece pairs of pince-nez. Mixed lot comprising three English-made examples, one American example and one British -assembled American example. Gold-filled. Plaquets with imitation tortoiseshell plastic pads. Paper manufacturers' labels. Together in an original AO Co suppliers box (originally for size 612 bridges).


2004.691

Gift of Mr Brian Mitchell, FBDO, 2004



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