- Brief description
- Magnifying glass used by Charles Dickens
- Collection
- object
- Object number
- DH416
- Object type
- magnifying glass
- Production date
- 1834-1870
- Inscription content
- CD
- Inscription description
- The initials 'CD' are have been inscribed on the end of the handle.
DH416
- 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.