Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Sep 16, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 979
Georgia Coin Silver Spectacles
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Macon/Eatonton, mid 19th century, oval lenses with double hinged arms, mark for marks for Daniel Booth Hempsted (New London, Connecticut, working 1806-1821, and Eatonton, Georgia, working 1821-1852), 4-3/4 x 6 in.; oval tin case, hinged lid, blue fabric interior, marks for Sidney B. Day (Macon, Georgia, working 1847-1860), "MACON", 6-3/8 in.
Provenance: Sue and Shasta McCranie, Willacoochee, Georgia
Condition
spectacle with bent nose piece and typical wear; case with interior rust, dents and wear, fabric with wear and loss
