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History of Science Museum

Horn Eye-Glasses in Wooden Case, c. 1690

Inventory Number 13465


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.13465

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by Miss A.D. Scott
Primary inscriptions
Paper label on base of case 'CHQ'
Object type
Glasses
Dimensions
Height: 96mm Width: 45mm Depth: 13mm Weight: 38g
Inventory No
13465

Description

Horn rims; with wooden case. Magnifying lenses. There is carved decoration on the lid of the case.