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trinket spyglass
OPERA GLASSES AND SPYGLASSES
trinket spyglass
1800-1820
gilt; brass; mother-of-pearl
overall: 33 x 17 x 30 mm

Miniature two-draw spyglass with openwork gilt barrel set between two Mother-of-Pearl discs. Studded with imitation purple stones. Brass tubes.


1999.2036

BOA Purchase, 1935



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