Magnifying glass used by Charles Dickens
Collection
object
Object number (per part)
DH416
Object name (per part)
magnifying glass
Production date
1834-1870
Label
This is a large magnifying glass for reading, mounted on brass with mother of pearl handle, that was owned by Charles Dickens and used at his final home at Gad's Hill Place, Higham, Kent.
Other number
2424 (2009 DH object access database number)
Acqusition history
Previously the property of the Dickensian rare book seller, Dr Walter T. Spencer.
Donated to the Museum in 1975 by Miss M.J. Gray.
Donated to the Museum in 1975 by Miss M.J. Gray.
Physical description
This item is made from glass with a brass attachment and a mother of pearl handle. The CD monogram is present on the end of the handle.
Object history note
This magnifying glass was the personal property of Charles Dickens and was used at his final home at Gad's Hill, Higham, Kent. It has been authenticated by Georgina Hogarth in a handwritten note, which certifies that it 'was always used by my Brother-in-Law from 1834 - until the time of his death'.
Inscription content
CD
Inscription description
The initials 'CD' are have been inscribed on the end of the handle.