Spectacles case

Dateca. 1772

MediumSteel

DimensionsOL: 5 1/4"; OW: 2 1/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1982-154

DescriptionHinged steel spectacles case with interior traces of red japanning; exterior engraved "James Perry / Hooper / St. Jno. Baptist / Parish Bristol / 1772"
MarkingsEngraved inscription: "James Perry / Hooper / St. Jno. Baptist / Parish Bristol / 1772"
ProvenanceJellinek & Sampson Antiques, London