Single shooting lens with hat attachment

Made:
1825-1875 in Europe
Single corrective lens in tortoisesheel frame with adjustable

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Single corrective lens in tortoisesheel frame with adjustable
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Single corrective lens in tortoisesheel frame with adjustable mount and threaded bolt, for attachment to a hat or cap, for use when shooting a gun, unsigned, European, 1825-1875.

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1921-805
Materials:
blued steel, iron, tortoiseshell, brass (copper, zinc alloy) and glass
Measurements:
overall: 35 mm x 65 mm x 35 mm, .013kg
type:
shooting lens
credit:
Court, Thomas Henry