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Spectacles and case (Eyeglasses and case)
1670-1730
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Nuremberg; Germany; Europe
Materials
- Brass
- Copper
- Glass
Museum Object Number
1959.0004.007 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1959.0004.007 A, B
Object Name
Spectacles and case (Eyeglasses and case)
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Nuremberg; Germany; Europe
Origin Notes
The creation place was identfied as probably Netherlands, possibly Germany by Fennimore (p.323).
Date
1670-1730
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: One side of case
Inscription: "LVCAE·XVI·CAI", incised
Type: Inscription
Location: Other side of case
Inscription: "MATTHAEI·VI·CAF", incised
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Brass
- Copper
- Glass
Dimensions (inches)
0.311 (H) x 1.874 (W) x 4.185 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
0.79 (H) x 4.76 (W) x 10.63 (L)
Measurement Notes
The measurements given are for the case. The measurements of the spectacles are as follows: 9.2 cm H, 3.6 cm W, .2 Depth.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Fennimore, Donald L. 1996 Metalwork in Early America: Copper and Its Alloys from the Winterthur Collection.
• Published: p.323, cat.no.214Book: Toppler, Joachim. 1988 A Spectacle of Spectacles. 178.
• Similar spectacles p. 49, fig. Oc9.Book: Rosenthal, J. William. 1996 Spectacles and Other Vision Aids A History and Guide to Collecting.
• Similar spectacles p. 39, fig.63.