Claude Lorrain mirror in fishskin case with metal mounts

Claude Lorrain mirror in fishskin case with metal mounts

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Claude Lorrain mirror in fishskin case with metal mounts
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Claude Lorrain mirror in fishskin case with metal mounts, late 18th century (B1639).

Details

Category:
Optics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1980-1742
Materials:
fish skin, wood (unidentified), velvet, fibre (unidentified), metal (unknown), copper (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and glass
Measurements:
overall (closed): 30 mm x 133 mm x 130 mm, ,
overall (open): 32 mm x 133 mm x 250 mm, ,
overall weight: x x , , .2kg
type:
optical drawing aid - claude glass
credit:
On loan from the Wellcome Trust