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Winterthur
Museum Collection
On Display: House - Empire Parlor
Magnifying glass
1795-1820
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Place of Origin
France; Europe
Materials
Glass
Brass
Ormolu
Museum Object Number
1961.1272 A
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1961.1272 A
Object Name
Magnifying glass
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Place of Origin
France; Europe
Date
1795-1820
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type:
Mark
Location:
Handle, side near wreath
Inscription:
"O [?] / A " in a diamond or X with another small pictorial mark (eagle), stamped
Mark/Signature:
Yes
Materials
Glass
Brass
Ormolu
Techniques
Cast
Dimensions (inches)
8.31 (L) x 3.5 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
21.11 (L) x 8.89 (Diam)
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