Catalogue Number: 856 Large round horn rimmed reading lens or magnifier with leather slip case Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Magnifiers Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c1850 Time Period: 19th C Description Of Item: Large round horn rimmed reading glass, or magnifier, incorporating ring shaped handle. Diam: 6.9 cm, with leather slip in case with floral beadwork How Acquired: Donated by Mrs Wantrup, widow of Charles Wantrup, Melbourne optometrist Condition: Good but lens chipped Location: Archive Office. Spectacles cabinet Drawer 7 |