Summary
Quizzing glass with a concave lens, gold plated rim in the shape of a snake swallowing its tail, and a handle formed of two circles. This quizzing glass would have been used by a short sighted person.
Physical Description
Single eye glass with a gold coloured metal frame, in the shape of a snake, which has been twisted aound to form a handle.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Unknown Source, Dec 1985
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Date Made
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Classification
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Type of item
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Exhibition Collection Management
65 mm (Length), 35 mm (Width), 2 mm (Height), 0.01 g (Weight)
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Dimensions
70 mm (Length), 35 mm (Width), 3 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: maximum measurements
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