spectacles & lorgnette

Summary

Gilt and enamel in blue velvet case. Rectangular lenses in gilt frames folding with spring into filigree and black enamel handle forming a case, with ring at one end; engraved 'FH 1893'; damaged and repaired inside; blue velvet case, lined with light blue satin, marked '6 MOORGATE STREET NEAR THE BANK OF ENGLAND T&H DOUBLET OPTICIANS TO------ST THOMAS'S HOSPITAL'.