Spectacles & Case

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Spectacles & Case

Entry/Object ID

2025.35.006a-b

Description

Pair of eyeglasses in coin silver, with hinges on temples. Looped temple ends, with octagonal frames. Nose bridge is a crank bridge.. Chip in glasses on left lens. Glasses temple has manufacturer stamped in: "J&W Moir" Leather case with embossed ridges. Wear to leather on case. No labels seen.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Category

Eyewear
Accessory, Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Eyeglasses

Clothing Sex

Male

Made/Created

Date made

1844 - 1869

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

Hallmark

Location

Temple of eyeglasses

Transcription

"J&W MOIR"

Notes

J & W Moir was a New York City-based silversmith and jeweler, founded by Scottish emigres John and William Moir around 1844. They were active until about 1869, when the business was succeeded by William Moir, and they produced a wide range of coin silver flatware and other silver goods