Original Pair of Revolutionary War Eyeglasses in tin case (SOLD)

This is another nice item being offered, it is a cased pair of original Revolutionary War eyeglasses in their original tin case measuring 5 ½” x 2”. The case has a small hinge on one side and opens and closes with no problems. One lens on the eyeglasses has a crack, but otherwise very nice with no damage.

During the Revolutionary War, although most soldiers were young men, there were still many who needed glasses, especially when reading with the lack of light in camps. There are examples of these eyeglasses and case in “Collector’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution” (see pictures). There are also identified and engraved cases with dates of 1772 and 1773 (see pictures).

Rev War eyeglasses in their original case are just about impossible to find. They would be ideal to display alongside a letter or with a soldier’s personal effects.