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MAGNIFYING GLASS

Creator(s): Ayre and Taylor Co. (Jeweler)

Currently in storage


About this object

The magnifying glass is mounted in gold. Attached to the glass is the handle. The upper part of the handle is made from gold while the lower part is made from ivory. The gold handle has a collar at the top and bottom and narrows inbetween. The ivory handle is rounded at the bottom.

Object name:
MAGNIFYING GLASS
Made from:
Gold -- ivory -- glass
Made in:
Washington, USA
Date made:
20th c.
Size:
17 cm (6 11/16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
11.230
Class:
GOLD
Signature marks:
MARK Ayre and Taylor Co, Washington 14K On handle
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973