Spectacle case
Clement Clarke Ltd
Category
Medical & health
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and leather
Measurements
261 x 55 x 24 mm
Place of origin
London
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 14280
Summary
Metal spectacle case covered in brown crocodile-like grained leather. Oblong shaped with rounded base and flat top. There is a flap attached which folds over to fasten with a press stud. The textured layer of leather has been lost from the flap revealing a brown texture. Well worn and split at the bottom. Inside the flap is a gold oval maker's mark with CLEMENT CLARKE / OPTICAL.
Provenance
purchase from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters
Makers and roles
Clement Clarke Ltd, optician