Magnifying glass (Stoke Gifford BS34)

Diameter 3.5in/9cm. Originally a mounted magnifier, converted to a hand-held one.* The remaining block (see picture 2) acts as a rest for the glass.

Magnification approx 3 or 4x, see sample in picture 3 from today’s paper.

*Home conversion, done by my late father, who was a handyman and turned his hand to customising everything as needed!