Horn cased magnifying glass

Top view of a magnifying lens showing the open case. Side view of a magnifying lens showing the open case. Top view of a magnifying lens showing the open case. Top view of a magnifying lens showing the open case. Side view of a magnifying lens showing the open case. Side view of a magnifying lens showing the closed case. Top view of a magnifying lens showing the closed case. Top view of a magnifying lens showing the closed case. Top view of a magnifying lens showing the closed case.
Top view of a magnifying lens showing the open case. Side view of a magnifying lens showing the open case. Top view of a magnifying lens showing the open case. Top view of a magnifying lens showing the open case. Side view of a magnifying lens showing the open case. Side view of a magnifying lens showing the closed case. Top view of a magnifying lens showing the closed case. Top view of a magnifying lens showing the closed case. Top view of a magnifying lens showing the closed case.

Classification

Description

A round magnifying glass in a horn case, possiby English, late 19th - early 20th century. This natural plastic item forms part of the Worshipful Company of Horners collection.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Object number

WCHL : 341C

Date

1875 - 1925 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

hollowed out
shaved
cut
polished

Material

plastic (natural)
animal
horn
Dimensions
Height
10mm
Diameter
72mm

Colour

brown