Hand spectacles

Hand spectacles, medium single fold, spring fold

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Hand spectacles, medium single fold, spring fold
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Hand spectacles, medium single fold, spring fold, silver plated frames, mother-of-pearl handle, England, c. 1800

Details

Category:
Ophthalmology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A681849
Materials:
frame, silver, plated, handle, mother-of-pearl and handle fitments, silver
Measurements:
handle: height 127 mm
handle: width 26 mm
handle: depth 9 mm
frame: width 95 mm
frame, HDCD: width 54 mm
type:
hand spectacles - lorgnette