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Spectacles of unusual construction
SPECTACLES
spectacles
Europe: France?
c.1815-20
gilt brass; glass
DBL: 24 mm; eye: 28 mm x 35 mm; side: 162 mm
1999.4720
SPECTACLES
spectacles
Europe: France?
c.1815-20
gilt brass; glass
DBL: 24 mm; eye: 28 mm x 35 mm; side: 162 mm
Spectacles. Gilt brass frame. X-bridge with central ball/pimple. Centre joints fixed with unslotted screws left deliberately proud. Turnpin sides with oval loop ends. Oval eye rims, glazed.
1999.4720
Gift of Mr L. F. D. Tranter FBOA, 1937