Iron framed Spectacles with lenses set in horn

Made:
circa 1750 in unknown place
Spectacles, iron frame with 'visuals'/lenses set in horn Spectacles, iron frame with 'visuals'/lenses set in horn Spectacles, iron frame with 'visuals'/lenses set in horn

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Spectacles, iron frame with 'visuals'/lenses set in horn
Science Museum Group
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Spectacles, iron frame with 'visuals'/lenses set in horn
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Spectacles, iron frame with 'visuals'/lenses set in horn
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Spectacles, iron frame with 'visuals'/lenses set in horn, hinged sides, ring ends, c.1750. (loops are for the attachment of ribbons).

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1921-323/181
Materials:
iron, metal, horn and glass
Measurements:
overall (folded): 38 mm x 120 mm x 8 mm, , .025kg
type:
spectacles
credit:
Dunscombe collection of spectacles