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    Posted 3 years ago

    dav2no1
    (839 items)

    Brass Magnifying Glass

    Approximately 4" diameter

    Picked up this nice magnifying glass. Has a nice decorative handle and the magnifier works very well.

    I CAN'T SEE..YOU GOT BACON?
    "The magnifying glass was invented by the Franciscan friar and scholar Roger Bacon (UK) (c. 1214-1292) in Oxford, UK. The first mention of its use was in 1268. He adapted its use as primitive spectacles, allowing scholars with failing eyesight to continue their work."

    WORK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN
    "Before the common era, ancient Egyptians were peering through shards of crystal and obsidian in order to get a clearer view of close-up objects. This might be considered the first use of a magnifying glass."

    WHEN IN ROME
    "In Rome, just a few decades into the common era, emperor Nero was known to have used a similar tool. Nero would watch actors on stage by looking through a gemstone, allowing him to get a better view from a distance."

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    1. dav2no1 dav2no1, 3 years ago
      ***magnifying glass history***

      https://opticsmag.com/who-invented-the-magnifying-glass/

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