Antique Merry Optical of Kansas City Testing Kit - Circa Early 1900s

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Antique Merry Optical of Kansas City Testing Kit - Circa Early 1900s :
$360.00

A rare optical testing and diagnostic kit from the early 1900s, manufactured by the Merry Optical Company of Kansas City. This would make quite a display piece for an Optometry Shop or Optician\'s Office. Merry Optical became the first, and largest, wholesale optical business west of the Mississippi River. The exterior of the case is in overall good condition, with some scuffing and normal wear. The case measures 15.75 x 21.25 x 4.5 inches. The testing lenses inside are approximately 95 percent complete, there are some that are missing, but not many. The last photo shows the additional diagnostic and measuring tools that are utilized with the lenses. This will be professionally packaged by my local UPS store for ground shipping.
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