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History of Science Museum

Set of Eye Testing Lenses in Cabinet with Stand, Early 20th Century

Inventory Number 71680


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.71680

Item type
Object
Provenance
Lent by the Isis Instrument Co. Ltd. From the shop of Lindsey & Sons at 8 Broad Street, Oxford.
Primary inscriptions
"H & C / L" and "Secure / Lever" etched into lower section of lid hinge.
Physical material
Oak
velvet?
vinyl
glass
Dimensions
Height: 850mm Width: 580mm Depth: 345mm
Inventory No
71680
Accession Number
1979-11

Description

Set of assorted eye-testing lenses in an oak cabinet sitting on a stand. Oak cabinet has hinged lid to reveal interior with purple velvet? lining on inside of lid. Lens types and sizes are marked with vinyl labels. Lens types are spherical concave, concave, cylindrical, convex and spherical convex. Cabinet also includes graduated spectacle exterior in which to place lenses.

1. Oak hinged cabinet which fits onto stand, with assorted lenses and spectacle exteriors.

2. Oak four leg stand on which hinged cabinet sits.