Group of Nine Pairs of Antique Eyeglasses, ca.

Group of Nine Pairs of Antique Eyeglasses, ca. 1730-1860
all nine pairs having ear rests, together with a ca. 1870 tortoise shell style eyeglasses case.
Largest Pair: 2 3/8 x 4.65 in. (6.03 x 11.82 cm.), Display Box: 12 5/8 x 16 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (32.07 x 41.91 x 5.72 cm.)
Condition Report: The glasses are in overall good to fair condition, consistent with age and use. Some tarnishing to silver and rusting to metal surfaces, and abrasions to glass. One pair missing glass on one eye, and one with crack to glass on one eye. Each pair tied down to support board for display purposes.

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