Hand spectacles

Hand spectacles, short transverse single fold, spring opening

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Hand spectacles, short transverse single fold, spring opening
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Hand spectacles, short transverse single fold, spring opening, brass gilt frame, mother-of-pearl handle, English, 1790-1850

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Category:
Ophthalmology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A44732
Materials:
frame, brass (gilt), handle, mother-of-pearl and brass (gilt), mounts
Measurements:
handle: height 76 mm
handle: width 24 mm
handle: depth 12 mm
frame, open: width 104 mm
frame, H.D.C.D.: width 62 mm
type:
hand spectacles - lorgnette
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)