Bidspirit auction | Victorian Dollond of London Silver

Victorian Dollond of London Silver Toned Spectacles and Leather Case - A pair of Victorian spectacles manufactured by the optical firm Dollond of London. The frames are constructed from silver-toned metal, featuring small oval glass lenses and a W shaped bridge. The straight temples terminate in circular loops, through which a black fabric cord is threaded. A small, simple metal key is attached to the cord. The lot includes a hard-bodied black leather slip case with a textured finish. The front of the case is embossed with a gilded mark that reads OPTICIAN TO HER MAJESTY, DOLLOND, 1, LUDGATE HILL, LONDON, beneath a Royal coat of arms. Case length: 14 cm Frame width: 11.5 cm.