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spectacles case
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spectacles case
Europe:
c.1800
mother-of-pearl; bone; abalone; metal; velvet
overall: 18 mm x 154 mm x 40 mm
2018.848
CASES
spectacles case
Europe:
c.1800
mother-of-pearl; bone; abalone; metal; velvet
overall: 18 mm x 154 mm x 40 mm
Mother-of-Pearl case. Centre with white diamond-shaped pattern and metal decorative name plate (blank). Border separated by strip of abalone. Round-ended. Side-opening, the inner lips surmounted with a strip of bone. Metal hinges and friction catch. Purple velvet lining.
2018.848
Gift of Mr Peter Booth FCOptom, 2018