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Canadian War Spectacles
SPECTACLES
spectacles; spectacles case
R.N. Taylor Company; American Optical Company
North America: Canada, Quebec, Montreal
Early-Mid 20th c.
metal; glass; (case) metal
eye: 38 x 40 mm; DBL: 22 mm; side length: 110 mm; case: 133 x 55 mm

Spectacles. Shiny white metal frame with chased decoration. Ornate arched bridge with white plastic pads. Centre joints. Drop-end sides with scooped termini. Almost round oval eyes. Glazed. Contained in black-leatherette-covered metal snap case. Side-opening with inner lip. Blue and black velvet lining. Also a pair of stamps marking the contribution of the British Navy.


2006.227

Gift of Mr Nigel Austin, FSMC, FBOA, 2006



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