Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Medical & Optical
Lot 471

ASSORTED AMERICAN COIN SILVER SPECTACLES, LOT OF SIX

Estimate: $100 - $200
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

ASSORTED AMERICAN COIN SILVER SPECTACLES, LOT OF SIX, each with oval lenses, sliding-pin or telescoping extension temples, arched or scrolling bridges, marks comprising: "J. PETERS", "W. KERR", "C. BREWER & CO / N-YORK", "L. ODELL", "HANDLER / E. DARROW / N-Y", and "H&H / ALBANY". Various makers. First half 19th century. 4 1/2" LOA.

Condition

Very good to excellent condition, with some routine wear and tarnish to surfaces; a couple with loose/possibly replacement pins or old repairs to hinges; Albany example missing both lenses.

From the private collection of John and Val Tull, York, PA.