Pair of metal silver plated folding lorgnette spectacles

PART OF:
Two pairs of silver spectacle frames, and one fitted leather wallet case
Made:
1801-1900 in United Kingdom
maker:
Unknown
Pair of metal silver plated folding lorgnette spectacles

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Pair of metal silver plated folding lorgnette spectacles
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Pair of metal silver plated folding lorgnette spectacles, unsigned, United Kingdom, 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1966-418/2
Materials:
glass and metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall (opened out): 8 mm x 132 mm x 75 mm, .026kg
type:
hand spectacles - lorgnette

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