Description
This pocket magnifying glass from the Nature Trail range is a small, handy tool for taking a closer look at the world outdoors. A round glass lens sits in a bright green frame of ABS plastic, and it swings out from a black PU leather cover on a gold-coloured metal stud, then folds neatly back in when you are done. It measures 7.7cm long, 5.8cm wide and just 1.3cm deep, and it weighs a mere 0.034KG, so it slips into a pocket almost unnoticed. The cover has a softly grained finish and a gently scalloped edge on one side.
We like it best on a walk. Tuck it into a coat pocket, a rucksack or a lunch box before heading to the park, the garden or a woodland path, and it is ready whenever something small catches your eye: the ridges of tree bark, the veins of a leaf, the speckles on a pebble or a beetle crossing the path. It suits a nature table at home too, or a windowsill where it can come out for a closer look at a seed head or a feather. Its compact size means it travels well on holidays and days out.
The lens is real glass rather than plastic, held in a light ABS plastic frame that is comfortable to grip. The PU leather cover closes over the lens when it is not in use, which helps keep the glass clean in a pocket or bag, and the metal stud holds lens and cover together as one piece. For care, wipe the lens with a soft dry cloth and give the cover a wipe with a slightly damp cloth if it picks up mud on a walk. It makes a thoughtful little present to tuck into a walking bag, and it sits nicely beside a notebook and pencil for jotting down every find.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Lens: glass; lens frame: plastic (ABS); cover: PU leather; cover fastening: metal |
| Length |
7.7cm |
| Width |
5.8cm |
| Height |
1.3cm |
| Weight |
0.034KG |
| Warnings |
Not for children under 3 years of age. |
Frequently Asked
How big is the pocket magnifying glass?
It measures 7.7cm long, 5.8cm wide and 1.3cm deep, and weighs just 0.034KG, so it fits easily in a coat pocket.
What is it made from?
The lens is glass and the frame around it is ABS plastic. The cover is PU leather, and the stud fastening is metal.
How does the cover work?
The green-framed lens swings out from the black PU leather cover on a metal stud, then folds back inside to keep it tidy.
What colour is it?
The lens frame is a bright green and the cover is black with a soft grain. The metal stud has a gold-coloured finish.
How should I clean it?
Wipe the glass lens with a soft dry cloth, and wipe the cover with a slightly damp cloth if it gets muddy outdoors.
Does it make a good present?
Yes, it is a small, thoughtful present for walks and days out, and it slips easily into a pocket or a walking bag.