Eye glass

Eyeglass consisting of an oblong piece of glass contained within an ormolu setting with a decorative rope design. The ormolu setting has a short swivelling loop handle, and is decorated with a chased floral motif.

Object Details

ID: JEW0015
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Eye glass
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: early 19th century
People: Collingwood, Cuthbert
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 91 mm x 51 mm x 8 mm