Library lens in shagreen case as seen on the Edward Scarlett trade card
£895
Dimensions
lense is 5
Circa
1730
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
A rare 18th century oval magnifying lens in the original black shagreen case, I have only ever seen a couple of these, and one appears on the trade card for Edward Scarlett see image. The lens has a fault within the glass but is all there.
One in the science museum calls it an Edward Scarlett type reading lense
First half of the 18th century
Ivory registration VAR3BCTA
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Dealer information
Hansord Antiques
Hansord Antiques
Our showrooms are set in a fine Georgian house in the heart of the historic city of Lincoln. Hansord Antiques always have an interesting selection of antique clocks and scientific instruments, in addition to our extensive stock of fine furniture and works of art. Members of the British Antique Dealers Association. www.hansord.com
