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Spyglass

c. 1750–60

James Cox

(British)
Culture
England, late 18th century
Medium
gold-mounted agate, periscope mirror for side viewing
Measurements
Overall: 5.1 x 3.8 cm (2 x 1 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Howard F. Stirn 2009.24
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Location
Not on view
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A gold and agate spyglass, a short, horizontal cylinder, features a body of wavy-banded blue and gray stone. An ornate gold framework of floral garlands and curved scrolls layers the exterior. A circular eyepiece is positioned on the flat end facing our left. On the top surface, an oval opening reveals a dark interior and slanted mirror for side viewing, its edges framed by a golden, twisted-rope design.

Spyglass

c. 1750–60

James Cox

(British)
England, late 18th century

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