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Collection of 12 Perspex Teaching Blocks & Lenses

$333.02per set
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€283.81per set
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CA$455.63per set
CA$607.51per set25% Off
A$508.90per set
A$678.53per set25% Off
CHF 264.44per set
CHF 352.59per set25% Off
MX$6,197.37per set
MX$8,263.16per set25% Off
NOK 3,358.97per set
NOK 4,478.63per set25% Off
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About the Item

A collection of twelve Perspex teaching optical blocks and lenses. Various shapes, forms and blocks, convex and concave, a number are backed with a white film. Three have their original Griffin & George boxes.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Industrial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950-1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1190224968882

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