Click here for a listing of our upcoming auctions On Line Absentee Form		Session #2 Friday, November 9, 2007 (Sale begins at 6:00 p.m. with Lot #501) Lots #638 - #714 Optometry Collection Auction Terms Click on this link to return to the November 9 - 11 Main Page. Links to the other online catalog sessions, Catalog Terms and Terms of Sale, etc. can be found there. Lot 638 - MAHOGANY OPTICIAN'S CABINET, featuring a stack of five drawers beside a stack of three drawers and a door, all raised on carved claw feet. Late 19th/early 20th century. 30" h, 31" w, 19" d. Excellent condition. Estimate: $200 - $300. Provenance: The collection of Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry. Lot 639 - NEW YORK STONEWARE JUG WITH COBALT SPECTACLE-LIKE DECORATION, stamped "2" capacity and "WEST TROY, / POTTERY". Fourth quarter 19th century. 14" h. Undamaged except for two minor rim flakes and a 1/4" dia flake to front. Estimate: $200 - $300. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 640 - WILLIAMSPORT, PA OIL ON CANVAS PORTRAIT, signed on verso "Miss Sarah E. Haskell / Artist / Williamsport, Pa. / Feb. 1882", depicting a lady wearing gold spectacles and Victorian jewelry, later frame. Fourth quarter 19th century. 29 1/2" x 24 1/2" sight. Excellent visual condition, three very small repairs which are evident on verso only, area of discoloration to frame. Estimate: $100 - $150. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 641 - ENGLISH SILVER CHATELAINE WITH ACCESSORIES, chatelaine with repoussé decorations and hallmarked for Birmingham and 1890, five decorative chains supporting silver accessories including a lorgnette with unidentified hallmarks, the remainder with English hallmarks. Fourth quarter 19th and first quarter 20th centuries. 11" long overall. Excellent condition. Estimate: $200 - $300. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 642 - 14K GOLD FRAME SPECTACLES, LOT OF THREE, oblong and oval lenses, one split bifocal, temples with loop ends, each with appropriate hallmarks, one also marked "L. FLEISCHMAN", each in a lacquer case with chinoiserie and other ornamentations. Second half 19th century. 6 1/2" and 7" long cases. Excellent condition, one hinge somewhat bent, one case with minor chip. Estimate: $200 - $300. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 643 - FRENCH SCISSORS GLASSES, gilded metal frames of unknown composition, arms terminating in ornate acanthus leaf scrolls, no hallmarks located. 19th century. 4 3/8" long closed. Excellent condition with very light wear to gilding. Estimate: $100 - $150. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 644 - FRENCH TWO-DRAW MONOCULAR, gilt-metal set with green stones and mother-of-pearl, no markings located. First quarter 19th century. 1 1/8" open, 1 1/8" dia. Lacking hanging loop and mount, otherwise excellent. Estimate: $100 - $150. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 645 - FRENCH SCISSORS GLASSES, LOT OF TWO, one with arms terminating in lion heads, both with minute hallmarks appearing to be boar's heads indicating .800 silver. 19th century. 4 3/8" and 4 1/2" long closed. Excellent condition. Estimate: $150 - $250. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 646 - FRENCH GILT-BRASS OPERA GLASSES, LOT OF TWO, first with black lip pearl and a center mounted telescopic handle, second with mother-of-pearl, both marked LeMaire and Paris. Late 19th/early 20th century. First 9 1/2" long overall. Excellent condition, first with a 1/4" dia bruise to one pearl panel, second with wear to gilding. Estimate: $150 - $250. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 647 - VARIOUS SPECTACLE CASES, LOT OF EIGHT, including Shagreen, sterling, papier-mâché, gold-washed, etc. 19th and 20th centuries. 4 3/4" to 7 1/8" long. Very good to excellent condition with expected wear, sterling example with light dents. Estimate: $150 - $250. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 648 - VARIOUS FRENCH LORGNETTES, LOT OF FOUR, mother-of-pearl and other cases, each with folding glasses, two with minute hallmarks appearing to be boar's heads indicating .800 silver. First half 19th century. 2 7/8" to 3" long. Very good to excellent condition, one with very minor losses, one with some staining, two with a slightly loose hinge. Estimate: $150 - $250. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 649 - CHINESE FOLDING SPECTACLES, black lacquered wood frames with hinged brass mounts at bridge, temple strings, in a fitted wooden case. Glasses 16th-18th centuries. 2" dia lenses. Very good condition, one mount detached but not broken. Estimate: $100 - $150. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 650 - GOLD FRAME SPECTACLES, LOT OF THREE, each tested 10K and with oval lenses and a case. Second half 19th century. 5" to 6 1/2" long cases. Excellent condition, one case with wear. Estimate: $100 - $150. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 651 - MARTIN'S MARGINS VISUAL GLASSES WITH CASE, silver-like frames with turn-pin type extension temples and horn inserts, hinged-top case with silver mounts and cartouche engraved with bird and "R. Wood", no hallmarks located. Second half 18th century. 4 1/4" w, case 5 1/4" long. Excellent overall condition, glasses with a separation to both inserts, case with a seam separation to lower edge. Estimate: $100 - $150. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 652 - OPTOMETRICAL WOODEN HANGING EYEGLASS SIGN, made from two wooden hat molds, centers with painted eyes on metal. Early 20th century. 26 1/2" long. Good condition with normal wear and scarring to wood. Estimate: $100 - $150. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 653 - CHINESE FOLDING SPECTACLES, horn rims with metal arch, temple strings, in a leather-covered case. 17th or 18th century. 1 3/4" dia lenses. Very good condition with minor loss to one frame. Estimate: $100 - $150. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 654 - ENGLISH SILVER FRAME SPECTACLES, LOT OF THREE, each with oval lenses, double hinged temples, appropriate hallmarks and case. Mid 19th century. Various sizes. Excellent condition, light wear to cases. Estimate: $100 - $150. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 655 - AMERICAN COIN SILVER FRAME SPECTACLES, LOT OF FIVE, oval and oblong lenses, one bifocal, each with sliding extension temples and various hallmarks. Mid 19th century. Various sizes. Very good condition with minor imperfections. Estimate: $100 - $150. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 656 - ENGLISH OR FRENCH WIG SPECTACLES, LOT OF FOUR, oval and round lenses, various shaped bridges, one with turn-pin type extension temples. 18th and 19th centuries. 4 1/2" to 4 3/4" w. Very good overall condition, one with crack to frame and lacking corresponding lens, one with a break to back of frame, another with repair at one hinge, minor wear. Estimate: $100 - $150. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 657 - VARIOUS SILVER FRAME SPECTACLES, LOT OF EIGHT, one English silver and the remainder coin silver, oval and octagonal lenses, five temples ending in loops, six in cases. 19th century. Various sizes. Very good to excellent condition, one with chip to a lens and another with scratches, cases with some wear and denting. Estimate: $100 - $150. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 658 - STERLING SILVER LORGNETTES, LOT OF FOUR, each with additional manufacturer's hallmark. 20th century. 4" w. Excellent condition, one with very minor dent. Estimate: $100 - $150. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 659 - SPENCER OPTICAL COMPANY OAK CASED SET OF TEST LENSES, fitted interior with what appears to be a nearly complete set of lenses along with some accessories, red banner with gold lettering including "Audemair's Test Lenses" and "H. L. Parker, Graduate Optician", some paperwork included. First half 20th century. Case 13 1/2" x 21". Excellent overall condition, several lenses cracked, paperwork in fair condition. Estimate: $100 - $150. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 660 - OPTOMETRICAL COLORED LITHOGRAPHS, LOT OF THREE, framed and on board, each stamped with "American Optical Company" and year in bottom right corner, and with an attached metal title plate consisting of "Eyes Examined", "Mail-Order Specs", and "Watch Repairs and Spectacles", one with glass. Second quarter 20th century. 20" x 24 1/2". Undamaged with normal wear and losses to finish of frames, one frame with a crack to top. Estimate: $100 - $150. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 661 - STEEL FRAME C-BRIDGE SPECTACLES IN CARVED WOODEN CASE, round lenses and double-hinged temples with large circular ends, box with wire cotter-pin hinged lid, attached provenance note. Second half 18th century. case 1 7/8" x 5". Very good condition, frame hinges somewhat loose. Estimate: $100 - $150. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 662 - BONE ESKIMO SHADES, horizontal slits. Probably 19th century. 1 1/2" x 7". Very good condition with overall discolored crazing. Estimate: $100 - $150. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 663 - PLASTIC AND OTHER LORGNETTES, LOT OF FOUR, each with one-piece frame glasses, molded and carved ornamentations, two with long handle. Late 19th to first quarter 20th centuries. 5" to 9 1/2" long. Minor losses and one small crack. Estimate: $100 - $150. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 664 - CHINESE TEA-STONE RIMLESS SPECTACLES, brass frame with double-hinged temples ending with a cast decorative device, in a Shagreen case lacking cord. 18th or 19th century. 2" dia lenses, 2 1/2" x 6 1/2" case. Excellent condition with some light wear. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 665 - CHINESE CARVED-BRIDGE SPECTACLES, LOT OF TWO, both frames with double-hinged temples, one ending in the sign of money, each in a fabric covered case with cord, one with embroidery. 19th century. 4 3/4" and 4 7/8" w, cases 6" and 6 1/2" long. Each with a break at bridge, one with breaks to temples and damage to both lenses. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 666 - CHINESE RIMLESS SPECTACLES, LOT OF TWO, each with a silver-alloy frame and double hinged temples, each in a fabric covered case with cord, along with three other articles. 18th or 19th century. 1 5/8" and 1 3/4" dia lenses. First two very good, one lacking a temple end, cases with some wear, one of remainder with losses. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 667 - VARIOUS LORGNETTES AND A POCKET MAGNIFIER, LOT OF FIVE, one gold filled and the remainder without markings. 19th and 20th centuries. Various sizes. Lorgnettes excellent, magnifier with some wear. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 668 - GILT-METAL LORGNETTES, LOT OF TWO, metal frames of unknown composition, one with mother-of-pearl handle panels, other with entwined snake handle. 19th century. 3 3/4" and 3 7/8" w. Excellent condition, slight wear to gilding. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 669 - CONTINENTAL SILVER LORGNETTES, LOT OF TWO, French example hallmarked for .800 silver, other example with unidentified hallmarks. 19th century. 3 3/4" and 4 1/8" w. Excellent condition. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 670 - 14K GOLD FRAMED LORGNETTES, LOT OF TWO, spring and hinged styles, both with appropriate markings. First half 20th century. 4 1/4" and 4 3/4" w. Excellent condition. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 671 - AMERICAN COIN SILVER FRAME DOUBLE-HORSESHOE LENS SPECTACLES, framed marked "PEIRCE", blue-green lenses, turn-pin type extension temples, in a hinged steel case. Possibly William S. Peirce, Philadelphia, PA. Mid 19th century. 4 1/2" w. Excellent condition. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 672 - STERLING AND PLASTIC LORGNETTES, LOT OF FOUR, sterling example with lapel clip, each set with rhinestones. 20th century. Various sizes. Excellent condition. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 673 - VICTORIAN AND ART NOUVEAU LORGNETTES, LOT OF TWO, both with folding glasses, one with rose gold cartouche on case, second with pierced steel case. Late 19th to first quarter 20th centuries. 4 1/4" and 5" long. Excellent condition, second with a hint of surface rust. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 674 - OPTOMETRICAL WOODEN ADVERTISING THERMOMETER, "Wm. E. Stieren / Optician / 644 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh Pa.", non-working condition. First quarter 20th century. 21" x 5". Very good condition, light dent to bottom of brass cover. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 675 - SILVER-TONE CHATELAINE EYEGLASS CASES, LOT OF TWO, one with elaborate filigree decoration, no markings located. First quarter 20th century. 8 3/4" and 10" long overall. Very good condition with some wear but no losses to ornamentation. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 676 - ENGLISH SILVER CHATELAINE EYEGLASS CASES, LOT OF TWO, each hallmarked for Birmingham, one with applied monogram. Second half 19th century. 8" and 12" long overall. Excellent condition with light wear. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 677 - OPTOMETRICAL ADVERTISING SIGNS, LOT OF THREE, consisting of a framed paper lithograph "The Emmetropic Eye Delineated", an opaque white glass panel lettered "Eyes Examined Hours By Appointment", and a composition plaque "The Human Eye / Bausch & Lomb Optical Co". 19th and 20th centuries. 16" x 4 1/2" to 26 3/4" x 18". Foxing to lithograph, normal light wear to lettering on glass example, composition example with a loss to one corner, dent to one side and very light cracking. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 678 - GORHAM STERLING SILVER CHATELAINE EYEGLASS CASE, with allover bright-cut type ornamentation, both parts with hallmarks, period monogram. Late 19th/early 20th century. 8 1/2" long overall. Excellent condition. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 679 - GOLD-FILLED OXFORD LORGNETTES, LOT OF NINE, two with marked 14K springs, six in a fitted case marked for Frank Krementz Co., one with leather case. First half 20th century. Case 5 3/4" x 8". Excellent condition. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 680 - AMERICAN COIN SILVER FRAME SPECTACLES, LOT OF TWO, each with oval green lenses, one with second colorless lenses, each with sliding extension temples and metal case, various hallmarks. Mid 19th century. Various sizes. Excellent condition. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 681 - 14K GOLD PINCE-NEZ EYEGLASSES, LOT OF THREE, one lorgnette style, each marked on spring, one with tested 10K gold hairpin, two in cases. Late 19th/early 20th century. Various sizes. Excellent condition. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 682 - VARIOUS FRAME DOUBLE-D LENS SPECTACLES, LOT OF TWO, coin silver frame marked "C. POOL / NEW YORK" with green lenses, and blued steel frame with blue lenses. Mid 19th century. 4 5/8" and 4 3/4" w. Excellent condition. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 683 - STEEL OR BRASS FRAME SPECTACLES, LOT OF SIX, each with oval lenses and sliding extension temples, one with metal case. Mid 19th century. Various sizes. Very good to excellent condition with expected wear. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 684 - STEEL FRAME COLORED-LENS SPECTACLES, LOT OF FOUR, each with oval light to dark green lenses and turn-pin type extension temples, one with metal case. Mid 19th century. Various sizes. Good to very good condition, one light colored lens scratched. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 685 - VARIOUS FRAME COLORED-LENS SPECTACLES, LOT OF THREE, oblong and oval lenses, green, blue and dark smoky, various style temples, each with a case. 19th century. Various sizes. Good to very good condition with some wear. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 686 - STEEL FRAME COLORED-LENS SPECTACLES, LOT OF FOUR, each with oblong green or blue lenses, two with double lenses, each with turn-pin type extension temples, one with metal case. Second half 19th century. Various sizes. One blue lens cracked, otherwise very good condition with minor imperfections. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 687 - VARIOUS COIN SILVER FRAME SPECTACLES, LOT OF SEVEN, various shaped lenses, each with sliding extension temples, most with American hallmarks. Mid 19th century. Various sizes. Good overall condition, one lens cracked, most with losses to ends of temples. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 688 - AMERICAN COIN SILVER FRAME SPECTACLES, LOT OF THREE, oval and oblong lenses, each with sliding extension temples, various hallmarks, each in a period case. Mid 19th century. Various sizes. Excellent condition. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 689 - COIN SILVER FRAME SPECTACLES, LOT OF TWO, each with oval lenses, one with double lenses, sliding extension and double hinged temples, each with case and various hallmarks. Mid 19th century. Various sizes. Excellent condition. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 690 - ENGLISH SILVER FRAME SPECTACLES, LOT OF TWO, first with thick round lenses and double hinged temples engraved "David Hill, Builder", second with oval double lenses, the hinged pair being light blue, and sliding extension temples, each with appropriate hallmarks and case. Mid 19th century. Various sizes. Excellent condition, light wear to cases. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 691 - VARIOUS SILVER FRAME SPECTACLES, LOT OF FOUR, oval and oblong lenses, two with green lenses, each with turn-pin type extension temples, various hallmarks. Second half 19th century. Various sizes. Very good condition, one pair of green lenses is foggy. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 692 - FRENCH VARIOUS FRAMED SPECTACLES, LOT OF THREE, two with large round lenses, one frame appears to be silver and the other frames are brass, each with turn-pin type extension temples, Paris and other markings, each with a case. Mid 19th century. Two with 1 1/2" dia lenses. Glasses very good to excellent, long case with cracks, others very good. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 693 - VARIOUS LORGNETTE-STYLE PINCE-NEZ EYEGLASSES, LOT OF FOUR, one with Birmingham silver hallmarks, another marked sterling, others with steel frames, three with case. Mid 19th to early 20th century. Various sizes. Very good to excellent condition. Estimate: $50 - $75. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 694 - GOLD PINCE-NEZ EYEGLASSES, LOT OF THREE, one marked 10K on spring only, two tested 10K, two with a gold-filled hairpin, each with case. Late 19th or 20th century. Various sizes. Excellent condition. Estimate: $50 - $75. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 695 - STEEL FRAME SPECTACLES, LOT OF THREE, one with round lenses and two with oval lenses, each with double-hinged temples, two with large circular ends, one in a metal case. First half 19th century. One with 1 1/2" dia lenses. Very good to excellent condition. Estimate: $50 - $75. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 696 - NICKEL FRAME SPECTACLES, LOT OF FIVE, various shaped lenses and temple types, one with coffin-lid case. Second half 19th century. Two with 1 1/2" dia lenses. Very good to excellent condition. Estimate: $50 - $75. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 697 - SHOOTING GLASSES, LOT OF TWO PAIR, frames of unknown composition, each with partially frosted amber lenses, straight and wire temples. Late 19th/early 20th century. 4 1/4" and 4 1/2" w. Very good condition, one with light corrosion to frame. Estimate: $50 - $75. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 698 - VARIOUS PINCE-NEZ EYEGLASSES, LOT OF TWELVE, including a Nuremberg type with carved wooden case, several with colored lenses. 18th to 20th centuries. Various sizes. Very good to excellent condition. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 699 - VARIOUS PINCE-NEZ EYEGLASSES, LOT OF NINETEEN, steel, gold-filled and other frames, some with attached chains, most with cases. Late 19th and 20th centuries. Various sizes. Most in excellent condition. Estimate: $75 - $125. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 700 - VARIOUS PROTECTIVE SPECTACLES, LOT OF FOUR, each with gauze wire shades and colored lenses including blue, green and light amber, two with case. Late 19th or early 20th century. Various sizes. Very good to excellent condition, two with separated string bridge, other minor losses to fabrics. Estimate: $50 - $75. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 701 - MILITARY TYPE GOGGLES, LOT OF TWO, smaller with green lenses, larger with plastic lenses and Japanese markings, both with original case. 20th century. Various sizes. Excellent condition with some wear. Estimate: $50 - $75. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 702 - VARIOUS PROTECTIVE SPECTACLES / GOGGLES, LOT OF FIVE, one with red and one with green lenses, one marked "TUBASCOPE". First half 20th century. Various sizes. Very good to excellent condition with some wear and paint flaking. Estimate: $50 - $75. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 703 - VARIOUS PROTECTIVE SPECTACLES / GOGGLES, LOT OF FOUR, each with colored lenses including dark green, red and pale amber, three with side shades, each in what appears to be their original case/box. First half 20th century. Various sizes. Excellent condition, small loss to the cardboard box. Estimate: $50 - $75. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 704 - VARIOUS EYEGLASSES, LOT OF FIFTEEN, primarily gold-filled and wire frames, several marked 12K on bridge, four with case. 19th and 20th centuries. Various sizes. Most in excellent condition. Estimate: $50 - $75. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 705 - VARIOUS EYEGLASSES, LOT OF TWENTY, including bifocals, rhinestone decorated, sun glasses, etc., most with case. 20th century. Various sizes. Most in excellent condition. Estimate: $50 - $75. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 706 - VARIOUS FRAME SPECTACLES, LOT OF THIRTEEN, one brass frame and the remainder steel, oval lenses, five colored or tinted, five in cases. 19th century. Various sizes. Very good to excellent condition, cases with some wear. Estimate: $50 - $75. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 707 - VARIOUS FRAME SPECTACLES, LOT OF EIGHT, three appear to be coin silver, along with nickel and gold filled examples, oval and oblong lenses, three temples ending in loops, two in cases. 19th century. Various sizes. Very good to excellent condition, cases with some wear. Estimate: $50 - $75. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 708 - MIXED LOT OF OPTOMETRY ARTICLES, EIGHTEEN PIECES, including a Tonometer, a May Ophthalmoscope, Claude Lorraine filters, two printing blocks, three glass eye cups, etc. 20th century. Various sizes. Very good to excellent condition. Estimate: $50 - $75. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 709 - MIXED LOT OF OPTOMETRY, SIX CASED ARTICLES, including three spectacle sample cases, one Orthogon sample, and two sets of test lenses. First half 20th century. Various sizes. Several cases in poor condition, otherwise very good overall. Estimate: $50 - $75. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 710 - OPTOMETRICAL FRAMED ADS, LOT OF FOUR, consisting of "Tillyer Cruxite Lenses", "Geneva Optical Company", "Philadelphia Optical and Watch Co.", and "F. A. Hardy & Co.", contemporary frames. 19th and 20th centuries. 16" x 20 1/4" to 15 1/4" x 18 3/4". Very good condition with normal light wear to frames. Estimate: $50 - $75. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 711 - GROUP OF EYEGLASSES AND RELATED ADVERTISING EPHEMERA, APPROXIMATELY 30 PIECES, including trade cards and an 1893 Hood's calendar which is complete. Late 19th/early 20th century. Very good to excellent condition. Estimate: $50 - $75. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 712 - GROUP OF OPTOMETRY EPHEMERA, APPROXIMATELY 40 PIECES, including a "Tried & Proved Optical Mfg." 1928 catalog, photographs, magazine ads and magazines, etc. 19th and 20th centuries. Fair to very good condition. Estimate: $30 - $50. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 713 - SPECTACLES REFERENCE VOLUME, "Spectacles and Other Vision Aids, A History and Guide to Collecting", J. William Rosenthal, San Francisco, CA: Norman Publishing, 1996, hard cover with dust jacket. Excellent condition with slightly bumped corners. Estimate: $50 - $75. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection. Lot 714 - SPECTACLES REFERENCE VOLUMES, LOT OF NINE, including Orr's "Illustrated History of Early Antique Spectacles", Marly's "Spectacles & Spyglasses", along with seven others, four hard covers and five soft covers. Very good to excellent condition. Estimate: $50 - $75. Provenance: The Ronda Balham, OD and Michael Henry collection.