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| MM-001 thru MM-004 Small Hand Mirror Mirrors measure about 5 ½” inches long and is handy to carry in haversack, portmanteau, or clothing chest. Mirrors of this type are representative of the many kinds brought to North America from the Far East in the cargo holds of merchant ships flying the flags of England, France, and Spain. Popular trade items, mirrors were staple items included in the inventories of early American traders and merchants. Choices include square, round, and oval mirror shape; cloisonné, porcelain, or jadeite handle. $6.00 each |
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MM-005 Magnifying Glass with Porcelain Handle Visual aids of this type have been in use for many centuries. They have been made and distributed by glassmakers of many different cultures. It was commonplace for a good merchant of the Early American period to offer items from several different countries - including the Far East. This small magnifying glass was crafted in China and is as simple in its design and as straightforward in its function today as it was 300 years ago. Optic is about an inch in diameter. Lanyard hole in porcelain handle. $6.00 |
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| MM-006 Small Magnifying Glass with Cast Handle This small magnifying glass is convenient to carry on a lady’s chatelaine or in a haversack. The cast metal handle has a hole through the bottom for attaching to a ribbon or chain and can be worn around the neck. Very economical. $4.00 |
MM-007 Magnifying Glass with Brass Case The optic of this lens folds into a brass case for protection against scratches while in your pocket, haversack or hunting bag. It is a lightweight, portable magnifier typical of the kind in common use for several hundred years. $6.00 |
MM-008 Burning Glass This 2-inch diameter ground glass optic is as plain and simple a magnifier and burning glass that you can find. It will easily burn paper, grass, leaves or other natural materials on a sunny day but if it’s overcast or dark, you’ll need other means of starting your campfire. $3.00 |
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MM-009 Burning Glass with Pouch Same as MM-008 above but with a protective cloth pouch to keep your burning glass scratch free. $4.00 |
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