Early Victorian 1839 Sterling Silver Framed Pebbles Spectacles, Birmingham

Pair of Victorian sterling silver framed spectacles, with lenses, and extendable arms. One of the arms is marked "PEBBLES", meaning rather than standard glass lenses, these are fitted with more expensive scratch-resistant quartz crystal lenses.

Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1839, with the makers mark GU for George Unite. No duty mark visible, but is likely these spectacles were exempt from duty.

Dimensions & Weight
Width (inc. arm pivots): 103mm
Length (arms, retracted): 106mm
Length (arms, extended): 150mm
Item weight: 19g

Condition
The lenses are clear, without scratches, and the frame has no dents, splits, or repairs, and the extendable arm move as they should. There is surface wear consistent with age and use. The hallmarks have wear, but still moderately legible.