Meetings and Conferences of Note

Solid gold folding pince nez for a doll, dark smoke tint, circa 1890
Solid gold folding pince nez for a doll, dark smoke tint, circa 1890
Chinese wood framed eyeglasses with folding brass nosebridge, probably early 19th century.
Chinese wood framed eyeglasses with folding brass nosebridge, probably early 19th century.
Tortoiseshell frame, hat monocle, early 20th century, Science Museum, London (notice how it attaches)
Tortoiseshell frame, hat monocle, early 20th century, Science Museum, London (notice how it attaches)
Large silver-framed magnifier, about 3 1/4 inch diameter, original paper mache case, circa 1750
Large silver-framed magnifier, about 3 1/4 inch diameter, original paper mache case, circa 1750
Baleen framed spectacles, temple sides, original case, late 18th century, quite unusual
Baleen framed spectacles, temple sides, original case, late 18th century, quite unusual
Ocular Heritage Society

Scheduled for April 9-13, 2008, San Francisco, CA

This annual event combines tours of local collections, historical lectures, socializing, and opportunities to buy sell or trade with other ardent collectors.

Ophthalmic Antiques International Collector’s Club

The 2008 annual meeting and auction been scheduled for the weekend of May 11-12. It will be at the College of Optometrists, 47 Craven Street, London.

ALL CURRENT MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THESE EVENTS


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