Item - Vintage Faux Tortoiseshell 10-10k Rolled Gold Patent Spectacles, Circa 1940s in L. G. Cottingham, Cambridge Street, Wellingborough Shagreen Case complete with Sight Registration Card (dated 28th Jan 1941) and original lens cloth.
Make/Model - Unknown Maker
Frame Material - 10-10k Rolled Gold with Faux Totoiseshell Celluloid Wrap
Lens Material - Glass
Lens Type - Medium Strength
Fitting - Adult
Circa - 1940s
Country of Origin - England
Stamps (Makers Marks, etc..) - Stamped to both arms with 10-10 within a oval, the bridge is stamped with 10-10 PAT in reference to 1/10th 10 Carat Gold and the patent granted
Case (y/n) - Yes - Embossed to the front with the details - Cottingham CAMBRIDGE ST. Wellingborough, the 'shagreen' case has a green velvet interior with a original numbered 'loss or breakage' label
Arm Length - 4.25"
Width Across Front (between screw points) - 4.25"
Lens Height - 1.375"
Condition - Excellent Used Condition
Other Interesting Points - A fantastic pair of 1940s Patent Spectacles, well made and in Excellent Condition, the lenses are easily changed by an optician to suit ones eyes! Unusually these spectacles also feature 10-10k Rolled Gold Nose Pieces which are not commonly found on this type of spectacles. The spectacles also come complete with original case, sight registration card and lens cloth.
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