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Folding Magnifying Glass, c.1732

Inventory Number 85431


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.85431

Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
"LW 1732"
Physical material
Glass
Horn
Copper Alloy
Dimensions
Height: 101mm Width: 80mm Depth: 14mm Weight: 77g
Inventory No
85431

Description

Horn rimmed magnifying glass in a circular case, the glass slides out of the side attached to the case by one joint.