Spectacles and Metal Case

Name/Title

Spectacles and Metal Case

Description

Steel rimmed eyeglasses with riveted pivotal articulated earpieces terminating in bulb. Temple joints rivet fastened. Frames retain traces of bluing. Tinned plated sheet steel case lined with brown cloth.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Unknown

Date made

circa 1840 - circa 1880

Time Period

Mid to late 19th century

Place

* Untyped Place

Unknown

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case

Width

3.5 cm

Length

12 cm

Dimension Description

Spectacles

Width

11 cm

Dimension Notes

Width is temple to temple. Earpieces are 16cm extended.

Material

Glass, Metal

Color

Silver, Brown

Condition

Overall Condition

Good