Glasses that belonged to Winston Churchill have been put up for sale in Great Britain. The accessory with a tortoiseshell frame, custom-made in 1954, was valued at 59,995 pounds sterling (about 78 thousand dollars). The corresponding announcement appeared on the website of the dealer Paul Fraser Collectibles, reports UNN<\/b>.<\/p>\n
According to the dealership Paul Fraser Collectibles, the glasses have a round tortoiseshell frame and were custom-made in 1954 by craftsmen from C.W. Dixey & Son – a brand that served Churchill for 50 years. The accessory has been preserved in perfect condition, with its original case and certificate of authenticity.<\/p>\n
On the temples of the glasses, one can see single white dots – a sign that this particular pair was used by the politician for reading. According to the sellers, Churchill ordered several different pairs for specific tasks – including public speaking, writing, and drawing – each of which was marked with the corresponding number of dots.<\/p>\n