Quizzing glass


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a small eyeglass.

See also: Quiz

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by G. & C. Merriam Co.
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There were some highly attractive intaglio carved fobs and seals at Jean Bateman the jewellers, and I noted among other desirable items an 18th century two-colour gold quizzing glass at Anthea AG Antiques.
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They included patch boxes, small gilt leather diaries and pocket books, opera glasses in enamel and gold, telescopic quizzing glasses, flower prints, pretty scissors in enamel and so on.
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