Compact silver-coloured metal lorgnette
 Catalogue Number: 1541 Compact silver-coloured metal lorgnette Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Lorgnette Year Of Publication/Manufacture: mid 20th Century Time Period: 1940 to 1999 Description Of Item: This clever design enables the lorgnette to be folded down to a total width of just 6.5cm. The handle is hinged so that when closed it will secure the lorgnette safely in the wearer's pocket. When required a spring device flips the paired lenses apart. This item has never been used and is still unglazed. It would have needed flat lenses to take advantage of the very compact construction. How Acquired: Donated by Ross Harris ACO member Date Acquired: August 2010 Condition: Very good Location: Archive Office. Spectacles cabinet Drawer 4 |