Magnifying glass, in ornamental tortoiseshell frame

Metal-framed folding magnifying glass with ornamental

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Metal-framed folding magnifying glass with ornamental
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Metal-framed folding magnifying glass with ornamental tortoiseshell cover, unsigned, United Kingdom, 1700-1850.

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1921-790
Materials:
tortoiseshell, metal (unknown) and glass
Measurements:
overall: 9 mm x 80 mm x 38 mm, .031kg
type:
magnifying glass
credit:
Court, Thomas Henry