LATE 18TH CENTURY "BEN FRANKLIN" STYLE EYEGLASSES W/19TH CENTURY CASE

LATE 18TH CENTURY

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Item Code: 522-79

An invention of Ben Franklin's mind, eyeglasses with a extendable ear pieces. Recessed maker's label on left ear piece reads "BENZ". Front of the glasses measures 5" width. Ear pieces measure 6.5" in length. Eye case has patent stamp that reads "Patd JAN 24, 1860 C.PARKER" and measures 6.25" length, 1.25" width and .5" height.

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