a - magnifier, sliding cover b - "Made by / Gowllands / England" Reverse: X10 / ACHROMATIC" c - magnifier d - scale, brass e - magnifying glass on cord
Addition 24.4.98 -
e) Incorrectly identified as a magnifying glass - it is a monocle.
'Oxford' monocle. gold coloured metal with galley top and bottom on a black card. Possibly rolled gold. Identicle to images shown in: Army & Navy Cat. 1939-40 p. 921.
Army & Navy Cat. 1935-p.996.
Date: c. 1900-1940. The gallery, top and bottom made it easier to wear.
a) Magnifier: folding 'coddington' magnifier made with a folding metal case. Nickel plated brass.
Date c.1900. Identical style shown in Sears/Roebuck Cat. 1902p.131 1897 p. 466.
b) Magnifier: small nickel plated brass magnifier attached to a makeshift cord of legal tape.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
History Collection
Collection Item Data
| Accession Number: | CH1974.623.a-e |
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| Accession Date: | 30 Dec 1974 |
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