Magnifying glass
Asprey and Co. Ltd
Category
Silver
Date
1927
Materials
Tortoiseshell, silver, glass and metal
Measurements
86 mm (H); 31 mm (Dia)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 17815
Summary
Tortoiseshell handled magnifying glass with silver shaft attached to silver trimmed glass by two silver rivets. Shaft marked on one side; ASPREY / LONDON. On other hallmarked; A and C / (Anchor) (Lion) B (1927).
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Asprey and Co. Ltd