Object Number 1961.0008

Object Name

Magnifying glass (Quizzing glass)

Category

Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Place of Origin

England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1750-1800

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Hinge, small glass; Illegible mark stamped in a diamond
2. Mark; Hinge, small glass; Illegible mark(?) stamped in a shield (?)
3. Mark; Hinge, small glass; Illegible mark(?) stamped in a shield (?)
4. Mark; Hinge, small glass; Illegible mark(?) stamped in a shield (?)
5. Mark; Hinge, large glass; Illegible mark(?) stamped in a shield (?)
6. Mark; Hinge, large glass; Illegible mark(?) stamped in a shield (?)
7. Inscription; Bar; "61.8" incised

Materials

Silver; Glass

Techniques

Cast, Cut

Dimensions (inches)

2.008 (H) , 2.835 (L) , 1.496 (W) , 1.3051 (Weight)

Dimensions (centimeters)

5.1 (H) , 7.2 (L) , 3.8 (W) , 37 (Weight)

Object Description

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