including: a pair of D-spectacles, with double, D-shaped tinted lenses, plated metal, K-bridge and wire coil spring temples; a pair of green lens spectacles, silver, unmarked, with double, oval lenses, C-bridge and telescopic temples terminating in loops; a pair of blue lens spectacles, lacquered-brass, with double, oval lenses, crank bridge and telescopic temples terminating in loops, contained in a leather, frog-mouth case inscribed C.J. GAUPP & CO / HONG KONG; and a pair of blue lens spectacles, plated metal wire, with C-bridge and straight sides

Note: According to Davidson and MacGregor (Spectacles, Lorgnettes and Monocles, 2002), light to medium green, blue or smoke coloured/tinted spectacles were used to soothe sore eyes or for sun protection.

Provenance: from the estate of Wilf Lunn (1942–2023)who was a British inventor, Collector of all things curious and unusual, prop maker, and television presenter, best known for his work on children's TV shows such as Vision On and Jigsaw. Born in Rastrick, West Yorkshire, Lunn was raised by deaf parents and later taught lip-reading. His creative flair for quirky inventions and novelty bicycles earned him a devoted following. Lunn's eccentric persona made him a beloved figure on British TV in the 1960s and 1970s. In addition to his TV career, he authored several books and showcased his inventive spirit through stage shows. He passed away in December 2023.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilf_Lunn

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0526767/

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2023/12/20/wilf-lunn-madcap-inventor-tricycles-vision-on-deaf/

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