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leather framed eyeglasses with iron nose clip

Made:
circa 1700 in unknown place
leather framed eyeglasses with iron nose clip, in fishskin case

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leather framed eyeglasses with iron nose clip, in fishskin case
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leather framed eyeglasses with iron nose clip, in fishskin case, velvet lined , c.1700.

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1921-323/311
Materials:
leather, iron, fishskin, wood, velvet and textile
Measurements:
overall: 20 mm x 110 mm x 85 mm, , .055kg
type:
nose spectacles - bow
credit:
Dunscombe collection of spectacles

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