Lot 657 , A 19th century white metal mounted tortoiseshell magnifying glass, 74mm.

A 19th century white metal mounted tortoiseshell magnifying glass, 74mm.

A 19th century white metal mounted tortoiseshell magnifying glass, 74mm.
Estimate £80-120

There are two large chips to one tortoiseshell panel just behind one of the silver mounts and a smaller chip to the same panel on the opposite side. A few minor scratches to the glass.


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Sold for £50