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On Display: House - Vickers Alcove
Magnifying glass (Quizzing glass)
1750-1800
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Silver
- Glass
Museum Object Number
1961.0008
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1961.0008
Object Name
Magnifying glass (Quizzing glass)
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1750-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Hinge, small glass
Inscription: Illegible mark stamped in a diamond
Type: Mark
Location: Hinge, small glass
Inscription: Illegible mark(?) stamped in a shield (?)
Type: Mark
Location: Hinge, small glass
Inscription: Illegible mark(?) stamped in a shield (?)
Type: Mark
Location: Hinge, small glass
Inscription: Illegible mark(?) stamped in a shield (?)
Type: Mark
Location: Hinge, large glass
Inscription: Illegible mark(?) stamped in a shield (?)
Type: Mark
Location: Hinge, large glass
Inscription: Illegible mark(?) stamped in a shield (?)
Type: Inscription
Location: Bar
Inscription: "61.8" incised
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
- Glass
Techniques
- Cast
- Cut
Dimensions (inches)
2.008 (H) x 1.496 (W) x 2.835 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5.1 (H) x 3.8 (W) x 7.2 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
1.3051