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Late 19th c. Optometrist Eye Testing Kit c.1890

$695
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£533.73
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€611.65
€871.2729% Off
CA$978.39
CA$1,393.6829% Off
A$1,096.01
A$1,561.2229% Off
CHF 570.06
CHF 812.0329% Off
MX$13,369.07
MX$19,043.7229% Off
NOK 7,257.65
NOK 10,338.2329% Off
SEK 6,843.44
SEK 9,748.2229% Off
DKK 4,565.17
DKK 6,502.9129% Off

About the Item

ABOUT An original Victorian optometrist eye testing kit. The interior of the kit is lined in velvet with the name and number of the lenses. The optical testing lenses are wrapped in silver and the script lens number are engraved in the silver handles of each. There are two large optical glasses and one small hand held device. CREATOR American Optical Co. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1890. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Optical Glass, Velvet, CONDITION Good. With appropriate patina for age. DIMENSIONS H 2 in. x W 20.25 in. x D 11.5 in. HISTORY Unknown.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 20.25 in (51.44 cm)Depth: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1800s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Curiosities-Medical 0071stDibs: LU1280241517672

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