Collection of thirteen instruments used in the manufacture

Made:
1950-1970

Collection of thirteen instruments used in the manufacture, measuring and fitting of frames, various makers and countries of origin, 1950-1970

Details

Category:
Ophthalmology
Object Number:
1988-381
type:
instruments
credit:
Muth, E.P.

Parts

Vice with pincer movement

Vice with pincer movement

Vice with pincer movement, spring missing, used in the manufacture and fittin of spectacle frames, Germany, 1930-1950

Measurements:
length 155 mm
max: width 50 mm
min: width 15 mm
Materials:
chrome plated steel
Object Number:
1988-381/1
type:
vices
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Pliers used in the manufacture of spectacles made by Shuron

Pliers used in the manufacture of spectacles made by Shuron

Pliers used in the manufacture of spectacles made by Shuron, USA, 1950-1960

Measurements:
length 138 mm
max: width 53 mm
min: width 12 mm
Materials:
plated steel
Object Number:
1988-381/2
type:
pliers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Pair of cast steel cutters used in the manufacture of spectacle frames

Pair of cast steel cutters used in the manufacture of spectacle frames

Pair of cast steel cutters used in the manufacture of spectacle frames, made by Lindstrom, Sweden, 1930-1950

Measurements:
length 104 mm
max: width 52 mm
min: width 15 mm
Materials:
cast steel
Object Number:
1988-381/3
type:
cutters
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Pair of pliers used in the manufacture and fitting of spectacle frames

Pair of pliers used in the manufacture and fitting of spectacle frames

Pair of pliers used in the manufacture and fitting of spectacle frames, no maker, U.S.A.(? ), 1930-1950

Measurements:
length mm
max: width mm
min: width mm
Materials:
chrome plated steel
Object Number:
1988-381/4
type:
pliers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Sliding calibre

Sliding calibre

Sliding calibre, measuring up to 8cm, made in West Germany, by Karat, 1950-1960

Measurements:
closed: length 97 mm
max: width 34 mm
min: width 18 mm
Materials:
brass
Object Number:
1988-381/5
type:
sliding calibres
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Pair of round nose pliers used in the manufacture

Pair of round nose pliers used in the manufacture

Pair of round nose pliers used in the manufacture and fitting of spectacles made by O.W.E. and Company USA(?), 1930-1950

Measurements:
length 130 mm
max: width 52 mm
min: width 15 mm
Materials:
plated steel
Object Number:
1988-381/6
type:
pliers
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Pair of pliers used in the manufacture and fitting of spectacle frames

Pair of pliers used in the manufacture and fitting of spectacle frames

Pair of pliers used in the manufacture and fitting of spectacle frames, USA, 1930-1950

Measurements:
length 140 mm
max: width 58 mm
min: width 9 mm
Materials:
steel and chrome plated
Object Number:
1988-381/7
type:
pliers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Pliers with special tips fitted

Pliers with special tips fitted

Pliers with special tips fitted, used in the fitting and manufacture of spectacle frames, USA(?), 1930-1950

Measurements:
length 160 mm
max: width 103 mm
min: weight 40 kg
Materials:
pressed steel and plated chrome
Object Number:
1988-381/8
type:
pliers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Flat nose pliers used in the manufacture and fitting of spectacle frames

Flat nose pliers used in the manufacture and fitting of spectacle frames

Flat nose pliers used in the manufacture and fitting of spectacle frames, made by Arrow, USA, 1930-1950

Measurements:
length 116 mm
max: width 70 mm
min: width 15 mm
Materials:
steel
Object Number:
1988-381/9
type:
pliers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Screwdriver with wooden handle

Screwdriver with wooden handle

Screwdriver with wooden handle, used in the fitting and manufacture of spectacle frames, USA(?), 1930-1950

Measurements:
length 120 mm
max: width 18 mm
Materials:
handle, wood , head, brass and head, steel
Object Number:
1988-381/10
type:
screwdrivers
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Pair of pliers with holes in the jaws used in the manufacture and fitting of spectacle frames

Pair of pliers with holes in the jaws used in the manufacture and fitting of spectacle frames

Pair of pliers with holes in the jaws used in the manufacture and fitting of spectacle frames, no maker, Germany, 1930-1950

Measurements:
length 130 mm
max: width 70 mm
min: width 20 mm
Materials:
chrome plated steel
Object Number:
1988-381/11
type:
pliers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Spring loaded caliper with scale

Spring loaded caliper with scale

Spring loaded caliper with scale, used in the fitting and manufacture of spectacle frames, made by Dixon, USA, 1930-1950

Measurements:
length 163 mm
max: width 86 mm
min: width 22 mm
Materials:
scale, brass and arms and pincers, steel
Object Number:
1988-381/12
type:
calipers
Image ©
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Curve nose pliers used in the manufacture and fitting and spectacle frames

Curve nose pliers used in the manufacture and fitting and spectacle frames

Curve nose pliers used in the manufacture and fitting and spectacle frames, no maker, USA, 1930-1950

Measurements:
length 128 mm
max: width 55 mm
min: width 10 mm
Materials:
chrome plated steel
Object Number:
1988-381/13
type:
pliers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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