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Magnifying Glass Silver and Chrome 1871

Item#: OIM1264

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This is a silver and chrome small sized English magnifying glass 6.5 cm (2.5 inches) in diameter. The handle is beautifully decorated with a geometric pattern and the bottom edge is curled outward with a scrolling design. It is marked Sheffield 1871 (The letter D) and maker's mark RM over EH for Martin, Hall & Co. The firm of Roberts & Hall was established in 1847. In 1852 Roberts & Hall merged with Martin & Naylor of Fargate, Sheffield and became known as Martin, Hall & Co. 1867 the company became a Limited company.