DESCRIPTION

Antique late-18th Century very rare Georgian solid silver & shagreen Galilean monocular spy glass, red leather draw tube stamped in gold, WATKINS LONDON the rim engraved with contemporary inscription ANNA MARIA CELIA HUNT, the main body of the spy glass and the original case mounted in shagreen.
Although not hallmarked the silver has been acid tested and shows (925+ standard), the item dates to the 1780's.

CONDITION

In Great Condition - No damage, just general wear.

SPY GLASS

Height (maximum): 11cm

Width: 4cm

Weight: 70g

CASE

Height: 7.5cm

Width: 4.8cm

Weight: 40g

REFERENCE NUMBER: A4482