Historical information

Frederick Napoli Prescott was a prominent Bendigo Optician and Jeweller. He was born and educated in Hobart before joining his father's jewellery and optical business. After studying in Europe to gain further qualifications he returned to Australia and opened a business at the corner of Mitchell and Hargreaves Street Bendigo. He was later in partnership with Mr C.M. Dawe trading as Prescott & Dawe.

Physical description

Burgundy leather look spectacle case. The case has a flip lid section at the top that opens to gain access to the case. The lid is held in place under a leather loop.

Inscriptions & markings

In gold lettering on the front of the case "F Napoli Prescott Bendigo".