Model of eye
- Made:
- 1820-1840
Model of eye, in ivory and glass, mounted on rosewood disc and stand, with accessories, to show condition and correction of defects of vision, in mahogany case 8 1/4 x 6 1/8 x 3 1/2-inches, 1820-1840. accessories include: two eye models, two hand viewers, six lenses, ivory pupil model. model dismantles to fit case.
Details
- Category:
- Optics
- Object Number:
- 1954-282
- Materials:
- wood, mahogany, rosewood, ivory, glass, textile, silk, velvet, tortoiseshell, metal and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 97 mm x 210 mm x 155 mm, , 1.15kg
model (assembled): 225 mm x 110 mm x 90 mm, , .29kg
- type:
- model
- credit:
- National Maritime Museum; Gabb Collection