Pair of hand-held folding spectacles

Made:
1780-1880 in England
maker:
Unknown
Pair of hand-held folding spectacles

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Pair of hand-held spectacles, folding type, gilt metal with detailing on handle, English, 1780-1880

Details

Category:
Ophthalmology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A681872
Materials:
gilt
Measurements:
overall: 43 mm x 122 mm x 7 mm, .01 kg
type:
spectacles
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust

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