Lot 760
  • 760

PAIR OF AMERICAN GOLD SPECTACLES, JOHN MCALLISTER & SON, PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1820

Estimate
200 - 300 USD
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Description

  • SILVER, GLASS
Sliding temples, one temple engraved D. Magenis, marked McAllister and with a B crowned.

Condition

repairs to joins on bridge, lens with a few scratches, otherwise good
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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Catalogue Note

The name may refer to a relative of H. Magenis, a portrait painter recorded working in Philadelphia in 1818.