Brillendoos van dik papier met donkerbruin leer bekleed en bedrukt met vergulde florale ornamenten c. 1710 - 1725

This small, oval-shaped box, crafted around 1710-1725 by Dutch scientist and inventor Jan van Musschenbroek, is a fine example of 18th-century craftsmanship. Covered in dark brown leather with gilded floral ornaments, the box was designed to hold magnifying glasses and accessories for the “Oodles Lamp,” a device for optical experiments invented by van Musschenbroek himself. This box, a testament to his scientific and artistic interests, demonstrates the interconnectedness of scientific advancements and artistic expression during this period.