MAGNIFYING GLASS
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
The magnifying glass has no rim around the glass. The jade handle is plain at its rounded end and carved with a series of large flowers at the top where it joins the glass. The handle is attached to the glass with a silver mount which is engraved with floral motifs.
- Object name:
- MAGNIFYING GLASS
- Made from:
- Jade -- silver -- glass
- Made in:
- USA
- Date made:
- 20th c.
- Size:
- 15.2 cm (6 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 62.70
- Class:
- HARDSTONE
- Signature marks:
- MARK on silver at top of handle: China, Silver
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973