Trial spectacle lens frame

PART OF:: Four pairs of trial spectacle frames

Made:: 1880-1940 in Europe

One of four blued steel opticians eye-test lens holders

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One of four blued steel opticians eye-test lens holders
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One of four blued steel opticians eye-test lens holders, springloaded clips, without lenses, this one handheld, unsigned, United Kingdom, 1850-1920.

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Category:: Optics

Object Number:: 1980-918/1

Materials:: steel (metal)

Measurements:: overall: 12 mm x 150 mm x 30 mm, .017kg

type:: trial lens frame

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Trial spectacle lens frame

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