995.4.29: Binocular Magnifier, c. 1920
Additional Images
Image No. 2374 ; Photographer: Helen Kingsley
Object Description
Watson's "Speera" magnifier consists of two achromatic lenses set at an angle in rolled gold spectacle frames with curl side arms and an adjustable spring bar bridge and plaquets pivoted on the frame with cork nose-pads with striations to give better grip. The lenses are fixed into a coated metal housing and held in place by bars screwed into housing. The magnifier's case is lined with velvet and has the manufacturer's name and address in gold print. The information leaflet accompanying the magnifier gives the manufacturer's details and information on two types of 'Binocular Magnifier'. Dimensions given are for spectacle frames only.
Object Classification
Accession Number: 995.4.29
Collection: Ophthalmology
Date: c. 1920
Object Dimensions
- Height: 4.5 cm
- Width: 13.5 cm
- Depth: 11.2 cm
Object Parts
- a) Spectacles
- b) Case
- c) Folded information leaflet, 4 sides
Object Materials
- coating,
- copper alloy,
- cork,
- glass,
- gold,
- gold print,
- leather,
- metal,
- paper,
- printing ink,
- steel,
- velvet
Acquisition Detail
- Manufacturer: W. Watson and Sons, Ltd.
- Owner: Dr. Andrew Davidson
- History of Use: Used by Dr Andrew Davidson [1885-1972] a military doctor [Captain] and a noted dermatologist who served in both WW1 and WW2. Invented PULHEMS system for classification of soldiers.
