Tortoiseshell Lorgnette
 Catalogue Number: 4496 Tortoiseshell Lorgnette Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Lorgnette Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c. 1880 Time Period: 19th C Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Germany Description Of Item: Tortoiseshell long-handled lorgnette, glazed with piano lenses. Oval eyes with small finger-piece to open from holder. Handle with twisted section and ribbon hole at base. Size 270x24 mm closed. Historical Significance: Described in the Abel collection as: Lunette um 1880 Schildpatt Deutschland How Acquired: Donated by Chris and Wendy Abel Date Acquired: 22/7/2024 Condition: Very Good Location: Documents Room Giantz cabinet 7 drawer 7 |