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OPHTHALMIC LENSES
tinted lens
British American Optical Co Ltd
Europe: United Kingdom
Early-Mid 20th c.
glass; metal; cardboard
lens width: 35 mm; box: 19 x 145 x 145 mm
Set of six sample tinted lenses (trial frame glazers) in white metal rims with handles. Set three of three, numbered 15-20 on handles. 15: Cruxite A Delicate Flesh; 16: Cruxite AX2 Flesh; 17: Cruxite B Light Grey-Brown; 18: Cruxite C Medium Brown; 19: Isocool A Very Pale Jade Green; 20: Isocool B Pale Jade Green. Also a seventh lens, a dark grey tint, with a round-shaped handle. In compartmentalised black cardboard box with separate lid. Also a printed leaflet with key to lenses.
2004.754
Gift of F.H. Oldaker Partnership, 2004