Pair of hand-held folding spectacles

Made:
1820-1890 in England
maker:
Unknown
Pair of hand-held folding spectacles

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Spectacles, hand-held folding style, gilt metal with engraved detailing on bridge, English, 1820-1890

Details

Category:
Ophthalmology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A681871
Materials:
gilt
Measurements:
overall: 29 mm x 124 mm x 8 mm, .01 kg
type:
spectacles
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust

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