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

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Medical & Optical
Lot 464

CONNECTICUT COIN SILVER SPECTACLES, LOT OF TEN

Estimate: $150 - $250
Sold for
$343.75
Sold Price includes BP

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

CONNECTICUT COIN SILVER SPECTACLES, LOT OF TEN, each with oval lenses, sliding-pin or telescoping extension temples, arched or scrolling bridges, marks comprising: "J.C. POR__ / HARTFORD", "C. BREWER", "Kippen.", "G. GRISWOLD", "BOLLES & DAY / HARTFORD", "BEECHER", "J. SARGEANT", "WILCOX", "E. HUGHES", and "L.B.C. & CO." Various makers. First half 19th century. 4 3/4" LOA.

Condition

Very good condition, with some routine wear and tarnish to surfaces; a few with cracks or breaks primarily to loop ends of temple extensions, a couple with loose or probably replacement pins.

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