Transverse folding spectacles

Made:
1780-1800 in England
Transverse folding spectacles, silver

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Transverse folding spectacles, silver
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Transverse folding spectacles, silver, said to be hallmarked London, c. 1790, but unmarked except for maker E.W., English, c. 1790

Details

Category:
Ophthalmology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A682603
Materials:
frame, silver
type:
spectacles