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Lot 61:
Description
A pair of Gold coloured wire spectacles and a pair of blackened steel wire spectacles, both of oval form. The Gold frames feature curved cable ear hooks and a saddle bridge. The blackened steel frames are designed with teardrop-shaped loops at the temple tips. The lot includes a textured black leatherette slip case and a historical cardboard mailing box. The box bears a printed paper label reading SPECTACLES—WITH CARE. addressed to Mrs. M. Biscombe, (Near Post Office), Foxhole, St Austell. The lower portion of the label identifies the sender as QUALIFIED EVANS, OPTICIANS, (Stanley L. Evans, L. G. Evans, F.S.M.C., F.I.O.) 10, BODMIN ROAD, ST. AUSTELL. TELEPHONE 314. The label features a crest and the letters F.S.M.C. indicating the Fellow of the Spectacle Makers’ Company. Two British postage stamps depicting King George V are adhered to the box: a 1d red and a halfpenny green.
Length: 11.5 cm
Width: 5.7 cm.
Condition report:
The gold wire frames show visible tarnishing and oxidation, particularly at the bridge and hinges (photo 1). The blackened steel frames exhibit significant oxidation and surface rust throughout the wire structure (photo 1). The cardboard mailing box shows edge wear, staining, and fading to the paper label (photo 2). The leatherette case displays light surface scuffing (photo 2). All lenses appear intact.
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