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Opera Glasses with Case, by Dollond, London, Late 18th Century

Inventory Number 30001


Item type
Object
Makers
Dollond
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
"DOLLOND / LONDON" stamped on draw-tube.
Object type
Opera glass
Dimensions
Diameter: 58mm Height: 96mm Weight: 154g
Inventory No
30001
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Opera Glasses with wooden and pasteboard main body, covered in green fish scales and red leather(?) Ivory eyepiece and lens rims. With green fish scales-covered pasteboard and paper case with red/pink velvet(?)-lined interior. Round ivory tag with "545" on a wire.

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