Cased Pocket Magnifying Glass

Cased Pocket Magnifying Glass

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A brass Cased Pocket Magnifying Glass.

The lens is decorated with a faux black and gold Chinoiserie band decorated with leafy bamboo. The applied band has the odd chip here and there exposing the brass below.

The case is made of paper fine leather on card and lined in a red sugar paper. The original price of 2 / 6, along with wg / t is written in ink to the case interior. Without this price you might question whether the Magnifying Glass is English or French. Early to mid 19th Century.

The case size if given.

Dimensions:

Height 3 cm / 1 "
Diameter 5.71 cm / 2 "
Period

Early to mid 19th Century.

Medium

Brass, glass, leather on card

Country

England

Style

Pocket Magnifying Glass

Condition

Good. Some chips to decorative band. Some wear to the case.

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