Reading glass and magnifying lens in tortoiseshell mount

Made:
1800-1825
Reading glass and magnifying lens, one of two Reading glass and magnifying lens, one of two Reading glass and magnifying lens, one of two

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Reading glass and magnifying lens, one of two
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Reading glass and magnifying lens, one of two
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Reading glass and magnifying lens, one of two
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Reading glass and magnifying lens, one of two, in tortoiseshell mount, iron and silver frame and fittings, 1701-1750 (B757)

Details

Category:
Optics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1983-329/3
Materials:
tortoiseshell, glass, silver (alloy) and iron
Measurements:
overall: 10 mm x 45 mm x 40 mm, , .02kg
type:
optical aid
credit:
Wellcome Trust