Gold Wire-Rimmed Reading Glasses with Cream Case

1970s · 1970s · British

A pair of wire-rimmed reading glasses with thin gold-toned metal frames and clear glass lenses, accompanied by a cream-colored protective case with brown velvet or fabric lining. The glasses feature delicate temple arms and appear to be prescription lenses for close reading. The case shows a hinged construction with what appears to be a snap closure mechanism. The wire frame style reflects the minimalist aesthetic popular in the 1970s, moving away from the heavier plastic frames of earlier decades. The Harrods provenance indicates these were likely a quality retail purchase from the prestigious London department store.