Hand spectacles with mother-of-pearl handle

Hand spectacles, short transverse single fold

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Hand spectacles, short transverse single fold
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Hand spectacles, short transverse single fold, fold away silver frames, mother-of-pearl handle, English, 1780-1850

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Category:
Ophthalmology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A87239
Materials:
frame, silver, handle, mother-of-pearl and handle, silver, mounts
Measurements:
handle: height 64 mm
handle: width 26 mm
handle: depth 10 mm
width, frame: width 94 mm
width, H.D.C.D.: width 58 mm
type:
hand spectacles - lorgnette
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)