Hand spectacles with mother-of-pearl handle

Made:
1780-1850
Hand spectacles, short transverse single fold

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Hand spectacles, short transverse single fold
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Hand spectacles, short transverse single fold, fold away silver frames, mother-of-pearl handle, English, 1780-1850

Details

Category:
Ophthalmology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A87239
Materials:
frame, silver, handle, mother-of-pearl and handle, silver, mounts
type:
hand spectacles - lorgnette
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)