Spectacles in Reticule
Date19th Century
Object NameSpectacles
Mediumglass, metal, leather, velvet and steel
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsOverall (.1 Height of lenses x Width across face x Depth of legs): 31 × 106 × 140mm
Overall (ABDMS076516.2 Case: Height x Width x Depth): 20 × 180 × 48mm
Overall (ABDMS076516.2 Case: Height x Width x Depth): 20 × 180 × 48mm
AcquisitionThe Peggy Walker Gift.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS076516
About MeThese ladies spectacles have oval grey glass lenses that are equally magnifying set in gold-coloured metal frames with curved metal legs.The elongated oval spectacle case is made from rigid brown leather framed in steel and and cut away at the top to show the velvet lining where the spectacles are inserted.
The case is suspended from short steel chains attached to a steel belt clip with cut out design.
1920s
Possibly 1920s
1920s
late 19th century - early 20th century
1960s
1950s-1960s
1950s - 1960s
1950s - 1960s
1950s-1960s
1920-1929
1930-1960
1950-1959
1920-1929
Possibly 1920s
Taisho Period, c.1924
Possibly 1930s
