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Compound magnifying reading glass in leather case

Collection:  SCM - Optics
Object Name:  magnifying glass; instrument case
Maker:  Unknown maker
Place Made:  Europe
Date Made:  1800-1899
Materials:  brass (copper, zinc alloy); glass; silver plated; paper (fibre product); lacquer; wood (unidentified); leather; paper (fibre product)
Measurements:  overall (case): Ht. 28 mm x Dia.58 mm, Wt. 0.065kg
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Description:  Compound (two lenses) magnifying reading glass with painted silver plated brass body, in wooden red leather covered cylindrical case, unsigned, European, 1800-1899.

Object Number:  1983-146

Credit Line:  Wellcome Trust

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