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Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Cassy, Feb 1, 2020.

  1. Cassy

    Cassy Well-Known Member

    EE476E21-95E0-4907-8A24-D6BC1461F3EC.jpeg E9A2780B-9732-4652-A6E9-235D28FE56DA.jpeg 85CC5B6A-1333-4681-8527-2EB0E75F923A.jpeg Hi could anyone give me any information on this please
    Thank you
     
    Cassy, Feb 1, 2020
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  2. aaroncab

    aaroncab in veritate victoria

    Are there any markings anywhere on it?
     
    aaroncab, Feb 1, 2020
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  3. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Table stand cantilever arm, magnifier.

    The lens shape suggests it is a page reading aid.
     
    daveydempsey, Feb 1, 2020
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  4. Cassy

    Cassy Well-Known Member

    I think it may be by hadrill Horstmann
     
    Cassy, Feb 1, 2020
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  5. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    following..
     
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  6. Fid

    Fid Well-Known Member

    theatre use for the man in the pit to follow the text and whispering it to the stage when help is needed.
     
    Fid, Feb 1, 2020
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  7. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    It's not a prompt light, I've seen lots of those in situ.
     
    Ownedbybear, Feb 2, 2020
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