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Metadata
Catalog Number |
1993.7.7 |
Object Name |
Lorgnette |
Title |
Spectacles |
Date |
Circa 1900 |
Year Range from |
1890 |
Year Range to |
1910 |
Description |
A gold-coloured lorgnette with two round lens. The fixed frame, mounted on the end of the lorgnette handle, is connected to the end of a semi-circular bridge with spring mechanism hinges at both ends of the bridge to allow for frames to fold over each other. "1/10 12 ct." stamped into underside of bridge. Handle attached to one frame is squarish in shape with a simple design on the surface. Frame release mechanism built into the handle in channel. It is operated by sliding the ornate designing on handle in a downwaed motion. The lens in the fixed frame has a significant chip out near the handle. A round loop at base of handle for lanyard or chain. A twisted, greenish-coloured rope lanyard attached to the loop by a jewellery clasp. A basket weave design, silver coloured slide or woggle is on the lanyard. |
People |
Davies, Ralph Davies, Eva |
Subjects |
COMMERCIAL - OPTICIANS COMMERCIAL - OPTOMETRISTS MEDICAL - OPTOMETRISTS |
Dimensions |
H-0.4 L-17.8 D-0.9 Dia-4 cm |
Dimension Details |
Length - 17.8 cm from edge of rim to base of loop with lens open Length of handle - 12.3 cm from top of hinge to base of loop with lens closed Height - .4 cm greatest distance across the handle Depth - .9 cm lens face to lens face with lens closed beside each other Diameter - across the lens from frame edge to frame edge |
Collection |
Artifacts |