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Rimless spectacles
SPECTACLES
rimless spectacles
British American Optical Company Ltd
Europe: United Kingdom
Mid 20th c.
rolled gold; glass
eye: 38 mm x 42 mm
2023.201
SPECTACLES
rimless spectacles
British American Optical Company Ltd
Europe: United Kingdom
Mid 20th c.
rolled gold; glass
eye: 38 mm x 42 mm
Semi-rimless spectacles with concealed upper rims. Gold-filled frame. Crested pad bridge with screw fixtures for lens attachment at bridge and outer rims. Pink nose pads. Drop-end sides with pink plastic end covers featuring textured grip. Incised decoration on bridge and sides. Maker's mark on rear of bridge. Glazed with flat-bottomed polygonal shaped prescription lenses.
2023.201
Gift of Lisa Morgan in memory of Mr John Beddows, 2022