MID-18TH CENTURY BRASS SPECTACLES WITH BRASS CASE, INSCRIBED N.C. LEE

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2019

The case measures 4-3/4" x 1-3/4" in the widest spot. The brass lid is inscribed "N x C / Lee", and the brass band which holds the two case sections together, is also inscribed the same. The bottom of the interior has a green wool lining and the spectacles themselves are early in style and the frame are of brass. The lenses magnify and the frames show handmade construction. CONDITION: Case retains a mellow patina with the name clearly inscribed. There are some minor losses along edges of lid and some areas are slightly deformed. Wool lining shows minor losses and staining. The glasses shows a dark, unpolished patina with some traces of silver plating. The lenses have some minor scratches to surface. A very well made and early pair of spectacles. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Valley Forge Antiques.