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Spectacles with early patent sprung joints
SPECTACLES
spectacles
Europe: United Kingdom
Mid 19th c.
steel
eye width: 34 mm; DBL: 28 mm; side length: 117 mm
2009.170
SPECTACLES
spectacles
Europe: United Kingdom
Mid 19th c.
steel
eye width: 34 mm; DBL: 28 mm; side length: 117 mm
Spectacles. Blued steel wire frame. Arch bridge. Centre joints comprising casing for round spiral spring. Self-closing sides with flat section upper ends near joints and small pear-shaped loop end terminals.
2009.170
Gift of Mr Tony Blackham, FCOptom, 2009