With light: very large folding "Linen Tester" magnifier, lens size 2.5X90

Summary

2X90

2X magnification with a lens diameter of 90mm.

An unusually large linen tester with a light.

Comments

This one is large enough to work under, e.g. for small jewellery repairs, a good choice if you're carrying it around and need it to fold up compactly.

Technical

Type: Folding (linen tester)

Magnification / lens size in mm: 2X90

Lens material: plastic,

Lens type: Single lens

Dimensions:

- top (the bit with the lens) - 96mm X 96mm

- lens (the circle in the top that is the actual lens) - officially 90mm diameter though the visible lens is a bit smaller

- height (from lens to object) - 132mm

- base (the bit that rests on the object): - 97mm X 96mm

- folded 35mm high; 96mm wide; 134mm deep

Power: 4 AA-size batteries

Origin / brand: China

Casing: plastic

Finish: matt black

Presentation / extras: cardboard box

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