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Magnifying glass
Tiffany & Co. (American, active 1837 - present)
American
Medium/Technique
Sterling silver and glass
Dimensions
Length x width: 12 x 3.5 cm (4 3/4 x 1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Dale A. Roberts
Accession Number2014.647
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Optical
DescriptionA simple rounded frame encircles the glass of the magnifier and the handle is a taper rounded stem that erminates in an iconic "Peretti" loop. A long black silk cord is attached to the loop.
Marks
TIFFANY & CO., the copyright sign and Elsa Peretti's signature, and ITALY are stamped into the handle of the magnifier.
ProvenanceBy 2013, Dale R. Roberts, Boston, MA; 2014, bequest of Dale R. Roberts to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 23, 2014)