Magnifying glass

Date1771-1772

Artist/Maker Henry Haynes

MediumSilver (Sterling), glass, and wood.

DimensionsOL (with ring): 14 1/2"; OL (without ring): 13 1/2"; Diam (lens holder): 8 1/4"; OL (handle): 5 1/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1967-692

DescriptionBroad circular clear glass lens with convex faces set in wooden liner in circular silver lens holder with matching drawn molded faces of moderate width on either side; circular suspension ring on short round-headed post with swivel attachment to center top of outer face; four silver screws at even intervals on outer face secure inner wooden liner; vase shaped handle cast in two parts and attached to outer face of lens holder. Uninscribed as to owner.
InscribedNone
MarkingsMaker's mark "HH" conjoined in block letters within a rectangle, leopard's head crowned, lion passant, and date letter on face of lens holder.
ProvenancePercival D. Griffiths, Sandridgebury, St. Alban's, Hertfordshire (sold by executors of his estate at Christie, Manson & Woods, London, 1939; purchased by Webster, London)
Vendor: Arpad Antiques, Inc.,Washington, D.C