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Quizzing glass
MAGNIFIERS AND QUIZZING GLASSES
quizzing glass
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
quizzing glass
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
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