The Balloon flashlight magnifying glass was donated by a resident of Wodonga and is an unusual example of glass magnifiers with an inbuilt light made by the Balloon company.The flashlight magnifying glass has local significance due to its donation by a resident of Wodonga. It also has historical significance as an example of a relatively rare type of vintage Balloon magnifying glass with an inbuilt light.Metal and plastic flashlight magnifying glass, with a light attached to the interior end of the handle, to illuminate the magnified area."TRADE MARK / BALLOON / MADE IN HONG KONG" on the dark brown plastic end of the handle.magnifying glass, flashlight magnifying glass, balloon magnifying glass, balloon hong kong