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Vintage optometry collection of 10 items from the early 20th century, including a Busch box with round test lenses, a Carl Zeiss professional lenses sampler from West Germany, an old Curry & Paxton Ltd. optical instrument in a blue velvet‑lined case, five gold‑plated eyeglass frames with Société des Lunetiers marks and varying prescriptions.
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Set of vintage items in testing cases, and vintage ophthalmic lenses formerly used by ophthalmologists or optometrists to perform refraction tests and assess patients’ vision. The collection includes:
- A case and a box with round test lenses from the renowned German brand Busch.
- A vintage case containing a professional display of ophthalmic lenses from the prestigious German brand Carl Zeiss (originating from West Germany).
- A case with an antique optical/ophthalmic instrument from the renowned British firm Curry & Paxton Ltd.
- This piece consists of a specific set of calibrated glass bars and tubes (often associated with ancient optometry tests or refraction devices), presented in its original vintage case lined with blue velvet.
- Five pairs of eyeglass frames with gold plating, featuring a small manufacturer’s mark from Société des Lunetiers on the temple and the manufacturer’s logo on the nose bridge. They were used to correct vision problems.
Each pair of glasses has a different prescription.
Set of vintage items in testing cases, and vintage ophthalmic lenses formerly used by ophthalmologists or optometrists to perform refraction tests and assess patients’ vision. The collection includes:
- A case and a box with round test lenses from the renowned German brand Busch.
- A vintage case containing a professional display of ophthalmic lenses from the prestigious German brand Carl Zeiss (originating from West Germany).
- A case with an antique optical/ophthalmic instrument from the renowned British firm Curry & Paxton Ltd.
- This piece consists of a specific set of calibrated glass bars and tubes (often associated with ancient optometry tests or refraction devices), presented in its original vintage case lined with blue velvet.
- Five pairs of eyeglass frames with gold plating, featuring a small manufacturer’s mark from Société des Lunetiers on the temple and the manufacturer’s logo on the nose bridge. They were used to correct vision problems.
Each pair of glasses has a different prescription.
Details
Number of objects
10
Type
Vintage optometry
Period
Early 20th century
Country of origin
France, Germany, North America
Condition
Very good
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