Antique Optician’s Trial Lens Set in Original Wooden Case – Circa 1900
A wonderful antique optician’s trial lens set, believed to date from the late Victorian or Edwardian period, circa 1890–1920.
Housed in its original fitted wooden case with brass hinges and fittings, containing an extensive collection of optical testing lenses arranged in graduated sizes and strengths.
Features:
* Large collection of original glass optical trial lenses in metal rims
* Separate sections marked “Sphericals” and “Concave”
* Graduated lens strengths with original numbered scales
* Attractive wooden case with aged red interior finish
* Brass hinges, fittings and original compartment dividers
* Additional loose lenses included
* Fascinating piece of antique optical and medical history
Condition:
Good antique condition for its age, showing expected signs of wear, scratches, marks and patina to the wooden case.
Some lenses may be missing, mismatched or replaced over the years. The set has not been checked for completeness or optical accuracy.
Please study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.
Age: Believed circa 1890–1920 (not definitively dated).
An attractive and increasingly collectable antique scientific instrument, ideal for collectors of opticians’ equipment, medical antiques, scientific instruments or vintage optical apparatus.
Sold as a historical collectable, not tested for professional optical use.
Carefully packed for dispatch or collection welcome.
Antique Optician’s Trial Lens Set in Original Wooden Case – Circa 1900
A wonderful antique optician’s trial lens set, believed to date from the late Victorian or Edwardian period, circa 1890–1920.
Housed in its original fitted wooden case with brass hinges and fittings, containing an extensive collection of optical testing lenses arranged in graduated sizes and strengths.
Features:
* Large collection of original glass optical trial lenses in metal rims
* Separate sections marked “Sphericals” and “Concave”
* Graduated lens strengths with original numbered scales
* Attractive wooden case with aged red interior finish
* Brass hinges, fittings and original compartment dividers
* Additional loose lenses included
* Fascinating piece of antique optical and medical history
Condition:
Good antique condition for its age, showing expected signs of wear, scratches, marks and patina to the wooden case.
Some lenses may be missing, mismatched or replaced over the years. The set has not been checked for completeness or optical accuracy.
Please study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.
Age: Believed circa 1890–1920 (not definitively dated).
An attractive and increasingly collectable antique scientific instrument, ideal for collectors of opticians’ equipment, medical antiques, scientific instruments or vintage optical apparatus.
Sold as a historical collectable, not tested for professional optical use.
Carefully packed for dispatch or collection welcome.
