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Spectacles & Case
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Pair of eyeglasses in coin silver, with hinges on temples. Looped temple ends, with octagonal frames. Nose bridge is a crank bridge.. Chip in glasses on left lens. Glasses temple has manufacturer stamped in: "J&W Moir" Leather case with embossed ridges. Wear to leather on case. No labels seen.
2025.35.006a-b
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Eyewear
Accessory
Historic Costume
Eyeglasses
Male
1844 - 1869
Hallmark
Temple of eyeglasses
"J&W MOIR"
J & W Moir was a New York City-based silversmith and jeweler, founded by Scottish emigres John and William Moir around 1844. They were active until about 1869, when the business was succeeded by William Moir, and they produced a wide range of coin silver flatware and other silver goods