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Tortoiseshell Spectacles in Case, by T. Rubergall, London, Late 19th Century

Inventory Number 72087


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.72087

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented to the L. E collection by E. Heron. Allen, F.R.S.
Primary inscriptions
On case: "T. Rubergall / Optician to his / Majesty / 24 Coventry St. / London."; on frame: "P".
Physical material
Glass
Tortoiseshell
Leather
Object type
Spectacles
Dimensions
Height: 118mm Width: 35mm Depth: 12mm Weight: 20g
Inventory No
72087

Description

Round tortoiseshell spectacles in black leather case open at both ends.