Tortoiseshell Spring Lorgnette
 Catalogue Number: 4499 Tortoiseshell Spring Lorgnette Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Lorgnette Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c. 1890 Time Period: 19th C Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Germany Description Of Item: Long-handled spring lorgnette with tortoiseshell handle. Gold oval-eyed rims glazed. Underwent conservation at Grimwade Centre 2024. Illustrated as it was returned to Kett Optometry Museum. Historical Significance: Described in the Abel collection as Lunette um 1890 Schildpatt Deutschland How Acquired: Donated by Chris and Wendy Abel Date Acquired: 22/7/2024 Condition: Good Location: Documents Room West Unit Bay 3 Shelf 5 |