Showing 4 items matching "vintage spectacles"
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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Accessory - Spectacles in Case, late 19th century
... Vintage spectacles... of spectacles and case are of no known origin but are typical of those ...This pair of spectacles and case are of no known origin but are typical of those used in the late 19th centuryThese spectacles are of interest because of their age and are retained for display purpsesThis is a pair of metal and glass spectacles with mesh shades on the sides. The sides and the shades fold up to fit into a leather case with red leather lining. Part of the closing flap is missing from the case. The case has the name of the maker on the top flap.Ophthalmic Optician Nott 145 Collins St Melbourne English makevintage spectacles, warrnambool history -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Functional object - spectacles, late 19th century
... Vintage spectacles... These spectacles or glasses have no known provenance but date back ...These spectacles or glasses have no known provenance but date back to the end of the 19th centuryThese spectacles are of minor historical interest and are kept for display purposesThis pair of spectacles has two rounded pieces of glass in a gold-coloured metal frame with curved side pieces. The side holders have a small loop at the ear end. The side holders fold across the glasses.vintage spectacles, warrnambool history -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkAccessory - Vintage pair of folding Lorgnette glasses with simulated tortoiseshell handle, late 19th century
... Pair of vintage folding lorgnette spectacles with simulated... spectacles Pair of vintage folding lorgnette spectacles ...This pair of Lorgnette spectacles belonged to Nina Ayers (nee Casement) 1891-1972. She lived with her aunt, Blanche Casement (nee Balnarry) as a child after her mother died when Nina was seven. Her aunt would often take Nina to the theatre where these spectacles may have been used. Nina, in turn, gave the spectacles to her daughter Frances Ayers who later married the grandson of Carl Axel Nobelius.This needle case belonged to a local woman whose daughter was related by marriage to the Nobelius family.Pair of vintage folding lorgnette spectacles with simulated tortoiseshell handlenina casement, blanche casement, avonsleigh, carl axel nobelius, spectacles -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Accessory - Glasses Case
This glasses case would have contained a small type of spectacles or pince- nez. The original owner is unknown.This item is of minor interest and is kept for display purposes only.Dark coloured, rectangular leather case, hinged to shut tight. It has curved edges and a leather piece folded inside to hold the glasses. The inside is a deep blue velvet . The name of the optician is pasted inside . The item is somewhat scuffed.W.J. AIRD. PTY LTD OPTICIAN ALISON'S BUILDINGS CR. COLLINS ST & ELIZABETH STS. MELBOURNE vintage accessories, warrnambool history
