First half 20th century, including three magnification lenses in gavel form, including one marked Speetol-Gordon (largest 5 1/4 in.); a brass handled bullseye lens (7 in.); articulating brass armed lens on stand (3 in. stand height); a brass magnification lens on tripod stand marked "Cross / London" (2 1/2 in.); (2) folding linen prover microscopes (1 in. smallest). Also included are a pair of specimen forceps with integral lens, marked with 1903 patent date.

Private Collection of an Antiquarian, Charlotte, North Carolina

Some spotting and minor nicks to metal; lenses intact with good clarity.