Transverse folding spectacles

Transverse folding spectacles, silver, Birmingham hallmark

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Transverse folding spectacles, silver, Birmingham hallmark
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Transverse folding spectacles, silver, Birmingham hallmark, 1811, by I.T. in japanned tin case, snap lid, English, 1809-1811

Details

Category:
Ophthalmology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A62306
Materials:
frame, silver, case, tin, japanned and lining, felt
Measurements:
height 31 mm
folded: length 99 mm
extended: length 145 mm
width 106 mm
H.D.C.D.: width 54 mm
weight 21 grams
case: length 132 mm
case: depth 15 mm
case: width 55 mm
type:
spectacles