This pair of spectacles was prescribed and made in Warrnambool by brothers Fred and Geoff Bennet from about 1946 when they established their optometrist business at 192 Liebig Street Warrnambool. The business moved to 152 Liebig Street in 1988, by which time it had already changed hands to become McMahon and Owen Optometrists. Jayson Ward and Mathew Bucks purchased the business in 2012, then changed the name to Warrnambool Eyecare in 2016. They also own and practice at Portland Eyecare.This pair of glasses is significant as an example of locally owned and manufacture red eyewear from the mid 290th century. Spectacles, Pince-nez with oval shaped tinted lenses, metal bridge and rubber nose pads. Hard surfaced blue velvet lined spectacle case. Inscription on case. Made by F.G. & P..G. Bennett in Warrnambool."F.G. & P.G. Bennett Warrnambool"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, pince-nez, glasses, eyewear, seeing aids, vision, optician, f.g. & p.g. bennett warrnambool, eye care, magnifiers, reading glasses, fred and geoff bennett, personal effects

.1) Binoculars, metal construction with fabric hand grips. All black. Attached via 2 lugs is a leather strap coated black on 1 side. Small inscription engraved on 1 side. .2) Leather binoculars case for .1) brown colour. Ends are rounded with lid closing on a brass catch. A leather strap is attached via 2 brass lugs..1) “Carl Zeiss, Jena Silvermar 6 x 30". “CAPT F S OLDHAM” .2) “Carl Zeis Jenz. Made in Germany”personal effects - seeing aids, military history - containers, binoculars, german

.1)Boxed pair of sun goggles, folding, metal rims, tinted glass, adjustable strap, .2) Container box, green colour for the goggles.personal effects - seeing aids, containers

Glasses Case: Black case with flap one end to secure glasses and gold print inscribed C.E. WELCH, Jeweller & Optical, BENDIGO. Box 625C.E. WELCH, Jeweller & Optical, BENDIGOpersonal effects, seeing aids

Old metal framed pair of oval shapped spectacles. One glass broken along top edge and frame bent. No arms to go over ears, but a piece of copper wire has been added to the left side.personal effects, seeing aids, spectacles, spectacles

Pair of pinces nez (glasses) with gold wire bridge with a label 'DI 462'.personal effects, seeing aids, pair of pinze nes glasses with gold wire bridge

Pair of glass Spectacles with gold wire arms and Nose Bridge in a hard black leather covered case with purple velvet lining - outside of case shows in gold lettering 'Optician H Stiles Bendigo '.H Stiles Bendigo 'personal effects, seeing aids, 'optician h stiles bendigo '

Pair of Bifocal Horn Rimmed Spectacles in old Spectacle case.personal effects, seeing aids

Pair of Pince Nez with gold bridge in a hard black case which also contains a cleaning cloth and paper instructions. Cloth printed with advertisement for Toric lenses and Victor.H.Wastell.Opthalmic Optician Victor H Wastell F.V.D.A Ballarat A Pat Feb809personal effects, seeing aids, spectacles

2 pair glasses from 1960's era, all broken, in black,cream vinyl cases. 1 pair in burgundy coloured hard case with label reading Delia Mac Mellewe Hall.OPSM M.Hogan Coles & Garrard Bendigo Gellong Melbournepersonal effects, seeing aids

2 pair of 1960's era glasses in plastic frames. Similar shape, one with lighter brown frame, one black.Safillo Italy 2113 Metzler 145personal effects, seeing aids

Pair of Pince-Nez (French for pinch nose) spectacles with gold nose bridge & pinchers.personal effects, seeing aids

Small pair of spectacles in a black hard case with spring loaded lid, lined with blue velvet, gold wire frame.H W Coleltopersonal effects, seeing aids, spectacles

Pair of gold wire framed spectacles in a black hard case with spring loaded lid lined with black velvet.personal effects, seeing aids, spectacles

Glasses used by Mrs Lillian Bassett of Box HillMetal bevelled frames and arms curved.Glass is affixed onto frames with metal screws through glass. Round frame on top. Bottom is just angled glass. Case is maroon colourCase: Coles and Garrard, Melbourne & Geelongpersonal effects, seeing aids

From the estate of Jenny Lang, 11 Pearcedale Road, NunawadingHorn rimmed spectacles which fold on the bridge of the nose and at the end of each arm. The case is brown leather with a gold satin lining.Alfred Nott Pty Ltd, T & G Building Collins & Russell Streets Melbourne D - 1967personal effects, seeing aids

Possibly belonged to Louis SchwerkoltSmall dark brown leather glasses case With maroon velvet inside. Frameless 'Pince- nez glasses With a gold nose clip attached to glass also with small gold chain for ear attachment. One spare glass lens as wellmedicine, optometry, personal effects, seeing aids

A black oval plastic container with black plastic-edged magnifying glass that pivots on a metal hinge in and out of containerMade in Japanpersonal effects, seeing aids

Purchased 27 Sept 1999 from Thomas Tyler and associates, Collins Street Melbourne. Prior owner unknown. Over 100 years old.Small hand held lorgnette with two lenses set in silver chased circular frames, the frames are hinged and swing out of a tortoiseshell case.personal effects, seeing aids

The match case belonged to the donors great grandfather Nathaniel Benjamin Turner (1859 - 1949)who lived at Rowena Parade, Richmond.Small rectangular silver plated match case containing 4 waterproof wax matches. One end hinged, the other end grooved and used as the striker. Small silver ring near hinge for chain. The case is chased and engraved with a leaf design. Small shield on one side engraved with initials.Hallmark: M&D, lion. space Zpersonal effects, seeing aids

Used by Jack Foley, donor's fatherPair of clip-on sunglasses that fold in half with a gold frame. A cream case which separated into two. Glasses' are green in colour.personal effects, seeing aids

Small black opera glasses in black leather case shaped to fit with a clip to close lid (broken) and a small silver plate inscribed H.Tate on front.|The inscription on the eye pieces of the opera glasses is in french as follows LAMAIRE FAB-T PARIS (Fab-t means Fabricant = Manufacturer)Lemaire Fab-t Paris On Glasses|H Tate on silver plate on casepersonal effects, seeing aids

Wire framed spectacles with bifocal lenspersonal effects, seeing aids

Small pair wire framed spectacles.personal effects, seeing aids

Spare spectacle lenses1 pair spectacle lenses - glasspersonal effects, seeing aids

Black spectacle case with hinged lid at one end. Small metal framed spectacles in case.Shepherds Friendly Society, East Anglia District - On Case.personal effects, seeing aids

Thin wire framed spectacles with dark tinted lenses. Fin wire mesh pieces, which are movable, are attached to middle of frame surrounding lenses.personal effects, seeing aids

Hexagon shaped spectacles with thin wire arms.personal effects, seeing aids