Pair of hand-held spectacles with filigree handle

Made:
1838-1919 in France

Pair of hand-held 'lorgnette' spectacles, transverse folding sprung spectacles, silver gilt with ornate leaf design filigree handle, catch missing, French(?), 1838-1919

Details

Category:
Ophthalmology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A681921
Materials:
silver (gilt)
Measurements:
unfolded: 78 mm x 113 mm x 8 mm, .01 kg
type:
hand spectacles - lorgnette
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust