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Metal Spectacles in Case, by J. Rogers, Oxford, 19th Century?

Inventory Number 58490

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.58490

Item type
Object
Makers
J. Rogers
Primary inscriptions
Inscription on case: "J. Rogers / Jeweller & Optician / 37 High Street. / Oxford."
Physical material
Wood
Baize
Metal
Glass
Object type
Spectacles
Dimensions
Height: 170mm Width: 37mm Depth: 18mm Weight: 28g
Inventory No
58490

Description

An oblong wooden spectacles case with a hinged opening that lifts up. The interior of the case is lined with baize. It contains a metal spectacle frame with oval lenses.

The spectacles are 147 x 30 x 20 mm when unfolded; 112 x 30 x 135 mm folded.

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