Folding spectacles in portable case, China, 1801-1900

Made:
1801-1900 in China
Folding spectacles with cords, lacquered wood and brass

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Folding spectacles with cords, lacquered wood and brass
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Folding spectacles with cords, lacquered wood and brass, in chatelaine case, lacquered papier mache, Chinese, 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Ophthalmology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A682396
Materials:
wood, brass, cord, papier mache, metal, silk and glass
Measurements:
overall: 31 mm x 127 mm x 87 mm,
glasses unfolded: 90 mm x 157 mm 72 mm,
glasses folded: 107 mm 72 mm,
type:
spectacles