Don't have a clue!

[hoser]

I found this little thingy yesterday hunting a friends house in town. It read as quarter, and was about eight inches down. It is about 5/8" wide, 1 1/4" long. The two square things on either end hinge both up and down. In fact, it folds right up. Its made of brass, and after I let it soak in penetrating oil for a couple hours, I was able to make the hinges work. The circle you see on one end has a chipped glass lense in it. Never seen anything like it before. Anyone got any ideas?

[carolinachief]

I can help you out on this one. It is what I use to get a better look at the coins I dig. It was originally used to compare fingerprints for identification. Gives you a good look at the patterns for comparison purposes with good magnification. I have converted mine to use with coins.

[PAPPY]

THAT'S RIGHT CHIEF..We KNOW about those thing's don't we...LOL...I've got one that I use for coins too...PAPPY

[boomer]

Use mine when working on my stamp collection.

[hoser]

Great! thanks for the replies. Although it will never be used again, its kinda neat. I use a regular jewelers loupe(round) and I can see that something that folds up like this would be a lot easier to use and transport. Again, thanks.