Antique James Peters Coin Silver Eyeglasses

Item Details

A pair of antique coin silver eyeglasses by James Peters. These early to mid 19th century glasses have extending arms and glass lenses. They are marked on the arms, ‘J. Peters Philad’. Peters was a silversmith in Philadelphia from 1813-1850.

1938.0341

Provenance
Collected in the late 19th and early 20th century and donated to a Private Midwestern Institution in 1938
Sold to enhance and preserve the Institution’s mission-relevant Collections

Condition

Consistent with age; minor marking and wear throughout. Tarnish.

Dimensions

Item #

17COL077-352