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Folding magnifier/reading glass
MAGNIFIERS AND QUIZZING GLASSES
folding magnifier
Europe
Mid 19th c.
tortoiseshell; metal; glass
overall (closed): 9 mm x 43 mm x 36 mm; overall (open): 9 mm x 80 mm x 36 mm
2018.867
MAGNIFIERS AND QUIZZING GLASSES
folding magnifier
Europe
Mid 19th c.
tortoiseshell; metal; glass
overall (closed): 9 mm x 43 mm x 36 mm; overall (open): 9 mm x 80 mm x 36 mm
Small single folding lens with white metal frame and real tortoiseshell handle with two metal clasps. Round eye rim, glazed with prescription lens.
2018.867
Gift of Mr Peter Booth FCOptom, 2018