Opera glasses
Callaghan & Co.
Category
Medical & health
Date
1800 - 1899
Materials
Ivory, brass and glass
Measurements
46 x 96 x 34 mm
Place of origin
New Bond Street
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Attingham Park, Shropshire
NT 610002
Summary
19th century opera glasses in a separate velvet pouch. A pair of ivory opera glasses with brass frame. Made by Voigtlaender und Sohn of Germany.
Provenance
Attingham collection; bequeathed to the National Trust with the estate, house and contents of Attingham by Thomas Henry Noel-Hill, 8th Baron Berwick (1877-1947) on 15th May 1953.
Marks and inscriptions
811 - CALLAGHAN Sole Agent BY APPOINTMENT 23A NEW BOND ST Corner of Conduit St LONDON (engraved)
Makers and roles
Callaghan & Co., supplier Voigtländer