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19th Century Tortoiseshell Open Lorgnette Eyeglasses. When folded, the lenses of this open lorgnette type did not disappear into a case, but remained visible through the handle. The handle and frame were made from real tortoiseshell with round lenses. Provenance: From the Orr collection Inventory No. 973. Hugh Orr (1905 - 2002) was a collector and curator of the British Optical Association Museum. In 1985 he published the book ‘Illustrated History of Antique Spectacles’ |
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