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The Antique 1880-1895 King Optical Company Oval Round Wire Spectacles Eyeglasses are a rare find from the Victorian era, originally crafted in the United States. These rustic gunmetal patina wire rimmed glasses feature an oval frame, perfect for your collection. With a touch of nostalgia and a distinctive Victorian look, these original eyeglasses exude a unique charm and a vintage flair to your collection. *****Based on the "KING'S PAT." stamp and the exact anatomy of the frames, these spectacles were manufactured between 1880 and 1895. The specific design attributes narrow the timeframe down to this era:
The Patent Window: The Julius King Optical Company filed its most famous proprietary bridge patents during the 1880s. Eyeglasses stamped with this mark were produced during the life of that patent, right at the peak of late-Victorian eyewear design.
*****They are single vision with slight nearsightedness power. So the power is meant to for far distance.
*****Measures approximately 4.25” long temple arm from hinge to curve behind ear x 4.25” long hinge to hinge x 1.25”x1” glass ovals.
