{"product_id":"antique-large-bausch-amp-lomb-opticians-trial-lens-set-in-wooden-carry-case","title":"Antique Large Bausch \u0026 Lomb Opticians Trial Lens Set in Wooden Carry Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Large Bausch \u0026amp; Lomb Opticians Trial Lens Set in Wooden Carry Case \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA large example of an opticians trial lens set housed within a fitted wooden case. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe box contained rows of glass lenses in rimmed holders. The rows are organised and labelled with the diopter power values - along with being colour coded to differentiate optical properties such as minus\/concave or plus\/convex lenses. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThese sets were used as diagnostic kits during vision tests by inserting the glass lenses into trial frames to find the patients correct eye prescription. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe wooden case folds flat for ease of storage and when opens, the hinged mechanisms lift the trial lenses so they become sloped and easily accessed \/ viewed. The case is secured shut with the latch closing mechanism. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe makers mark can be found at the front underneath the lenses and reads \"Bausch \u0026amp; Lomb Optical Co.\" along with the address \"Rochester NY U.S.A\". \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA lovely collectors item or perfect to display and be a decorative accent. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: 39.5cm x 34cm x Height 7cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition - Good order - please see images. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem no. 9517\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Brook Antiques ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55491882713430,"sku":null,"price":219.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/2474\/5046\/files\/IMG_6213_b1fdcc0b-d1e1-446e-9338-de90f2920a7d.jpg?v=1790337300","url":"https:\/\/brook-antiques.com\/products\/antique-large-bausch-amp-lomb-opticians-trial-lens-set-in-wooden-carry-case","provider":"Brook Antiques ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}