Gold turnpin bent 'preserver' spectacles

Made:
1828-1838 in Bristol
maker:
John Braham
Gold turnpin bent 'preserver' spectacles

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Gold turnpin bent 'preserver' spectacles
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Gold turnpin bent 'preserver' spectacles, with oval lenses by John Braham, Bristol, 1828-1838

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1921-323/157
Materials:
gold plated (gilded), metal, brass (copper, zinc alloy) and glass
Measurements:
overall: 31 mm x 115 mm x 35 mm, , .02kg
type:
protective spectacles
credit:
Dunscombe collection of spectacles