Magnifying spectacles

PART OF:
Three pairs of spectacles
Made:
1825-1899 in Europe
Pair of telescopic spectacles (R Brown Pattern)

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Pair of telescopic spectacles (R Brown Pattern)
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Pair of telescopic spectacles (R Brown Pattern), steel frames with folding arms, fitted with single magnifying compound lens (25mm focal length), unsigned, European, 1825-1899.

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1921-808/3
Materials:
steel (metal), glass and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
closed: 34 mm x 114 mm x 32 mm, .029kg
type:
telescopic spectacles