Bow spectacle case

Made:
1601-1800
Bow spectacle case, wood and metal, carved decoration on lid

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Bow spectacle case, wood and metal, carved decoration on lid
Science Museum Group

Bow spectacle case, wood and metal, carved decoration on lid, English (?), 1601-1800

Details

Category:
Ophthalmology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A681550
Materials:
wood and brass
Measurements:
length 102 mm
width 60 mm
thickness 14 mm
type:
spectacles component - case

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