magnifying glass

Historical information

This was used by the father of Massey Coote on his visits to the mines at Bemm River. Robert Massey Coote was the second storekeeper in Orbost - a partner of Lancelot Herbert.

Physical description

Very small magnifying glass in the shape of a hammer. It has concave glass at both ends and comes in a small brown wooden hinged box. A small piece of sheet glass is included.

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