Abstract: The invention relates to a device for inspecting the surface of an article having an edge with an end face, said device including: a support for supporting said article, a light source capable of emitting a light in a direction D, and a filter for stopping part of the light of said light source which is emitted or diffused out of direction D, said filter being provided with a hole intended to receive said article when said article is provided on said support, said support being positioned with respect to said light source and said filter so that, when said article is provided on said support, the end face of said edge is substantially perpendicular to said direction D. The invention also relates to a kit comprising such a device and to a method for inspecting the surface of the article.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for inspecting the surface of an article having an edge with an end face, said device including: a support for supporting said article, a light source capable of emitting a light in a direction D, and a filter for stopping part of the light of said light source which is emitted or diffused out of direction D, said filter being provided with a hole intended to receive said article when said article is provided on said support, said support being positioned with respect to said light source and said filter so that, when said article is provided on said support, the end face of said edge is substantially perpendicular to said direction D. The invention also relates to a kit comprising such a device and to a method for inspecting the surface of the article.