Eye Glass

This extremely useful tool was employed by the Dominys in watch repairing. It magnifies small parts while they are being fitted in place or perhaps while being filed and polished. The rim of these glasses are quite worn from rubbing against skin over many years.

(Left) Eye glass, Nathaniel Dominy IV (maker), 1760-1812. Horn; Brass; Glass. 1.3" (D). Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont,1957.0026.549

(Right) Eye glass, Nathaniel Dominy IV (maker), Felix Dominy (user), 1815-1835. Bone. 1.5" (D). Mark: "ND" roughly inscribed. Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont, 1957.0026.550