31-07-2025
Winston Churchill's reading glasses on sale for nearly $80,000
By Adam Dutton
A pair of Sir Winston Churchill's reading glasses has gone on sale for an eye-watering amount.
The round-rimmed tortoiseshell glasses were made for the wartime prime minister by London opticians C W Dixey and Sons.
Three pairs of Churchill's spectacles were still in their possession when he died and were later found in their archives.
One of the pairs, made in 1954 and worn by Churchill during his second term as PM, is now being sold for ($79,302) £59,955.
The glasses and original Tory-blue case are accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from the manufacturer.
Churchill was a longstanding patron of C W Dixey and Sons and placed his first order in 1910.
He famously wore the company's Model 1805 frames, with their distinctive round shape and keyhole bridge.
Each pair was carefully tailored to fit his face, and according to Churchill's specifications, they included a varying number of white dots on the temple tips depending on their purpose.
The single white dots on these spectacles denote they were used by Churchill for reading. Other pairs were made for giving speeches, painting and writing.
The glasses are being sold by Bristol-based Paul Fraser Collectibles.
A spokesperson said: "This pair was made for Churchill in 1954 and worn as he served his second term as Prime Minister.
"This pair of Winston Churchill's spectacles is without doubt one of the finest items of British history we have ever had the pleasure of offering.
"Their outstanding condition and provenance make them a museum-quality centerpiece for private collections of the highest caliber."
The glasses can be purchased from the company's website.
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