Portrait of Admiral Peter Rainier (1741-1808), Arthur William Devis, 1805

Portrait of admiral peter rainier (1741-1808) the spectacles were probably invented by edward scarlett (1627-1730), a london optician, whose design was improved by james ayscough in 1752. Ayscough designed several other types of spectacles, which had lenses 3/4in. In diameter and including the frame were 1¾in. Across. The admiral's spectacles have 'martin's margins', which are rims of tortoiseshell or horn, designed to reduce the amount of light reaching the eyes. Lot number: auction 10390 2015 painted for admiral benjamin william page (1765-1845) in 1805. Date: 1805. Dimensions: 14 x 12 1/8 in. (35.6 x 30.8 cm.). Medium: oil on canvas. Portrait of Admiral Peter Rainier (1741-1808) 2015 CKS 10390 0184