Transverse folding spectacles

Transverse folding spectacles, silver, hallmarked London 1797

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Transverse folding spectacles, silver, hallmarked London 1797
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Transverse folding spectacles, silver, hallmarked London 1797, by I.S. in snap lid shagreen case, English, 1795-1797

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Category:
Ophthalmology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A682166
Materials:
spectacles, silver, case, shagreen, case, silver (plated) and case, silk, lining
Measurements:
height 36 mm
folded: length 107 mm
extended: length 154 mm
width 116 mm
H.D.C.D.: width 57 mm
grams: weight 33 kg
case: length 125 mm
case: width 48 mm
case: depth 17 mm
type:
spectacles