Lot 1197
Antique, and Still Usable Reading Glasses. United States(?), early 19th century. The fold open frame appears to be in a silver alloy, rather than silver plate, with the only marking being a no. 16. The lenses are small ovals separated by a broad nose piece. The ear rests consist of ingenious sliding bars with looped ends, and are thus adjustable for ear comfort to a wide variety of heads, but still can be folded to a compact size. The looped ends for a cord or chain, to be hung from the neck, for ease of availability. Some insignificant chipping to edges of these fairly strong lenses; the frame very fine plus. Glasses come in a blue cloth-lined, tinned oval box, stamped "Pat'd Jan 24 1860."
Estimated Value $100 - 200.
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