Oval quizzing glass hand magnifer with carrying loop

Made:
1838-1860 in City of Westminster
supplier:
C. W. Dixey and Son
Oval quizzing glass hand magnifer with carrying loop

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Oval quizzing glass hand magnifer with carrying loop
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Oval quizzing glass hand magnifer with carrying loop, gilded brass frame and handle with twisted scroll decoration, unsigned, British, 1838-1860. Supplied by C. W. Dixey and Son, London, England.

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
2000-831/25
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), gold plated (gilded) and glass
Measurements:
overall: 4 mm x 65 mm x 35 mm, Wt. 0.01kg
type:
single eyeglass - quizzing