8 Pair Early Eyeglasses Including Coin Silver: one pair is marked J.Peters-Philad. Peters was a silversmith circa 1810-30. (No lenses). Another pair is marked J.Owen, also from Philadelphia, circa 1794 or 1804-31 depending on which J.Owen was the maker. This pair has lenses.; The other glasses are brass or silver colored and not marked. All but 2 are adjustable and have an average width of 4 3/8". These are in a small oak box.
(The arms on one are missing.)
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Huge Collector's & Dealers Antique Auction
8:00 AM PT - Jun 18th, 2008
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Tom Harris Auctions
203 South 18th Ave.
Marshalltown, IA 50158
Marshalltown, IA 50158
