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Edwardian 1905 Handle Desk Magnifier Glass in Sterling Silver and Bamboo Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Desk magnifier glass from the Edwardian Period. Very beautiful and decorative piece, created
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian 1905 Handle Desk Magnifier Glass in Sterling Silver and Bamboo Wood
Edwardian 1905 Handle Desk Magnifier Glass in Sterling Silver and Bamboo Wood

Edwardian 1905 Handle Desk Magnifier Glass in Sterling Silver and Bamboo Wood

H 15 in W 4 in D 1.02 in
Magnifier Accessories Gold Bronce Desktop Eagle Claw Base Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Brass adjustable desk magnifier 20th century Elegant desktop magnifying glass made of golden
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Early 20th Century French Other Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Brass

Antique Magnifier Accessories Gold Bronce Desktop Eagle Claw Base Early 20th Century
Magnifier Accessories Gold Bronce Desktop Eagle Claw Base Early 20th Century

Magnifier Accessories Gold Bronce Desktop Eagle Claw Base Early 20th Century

H 11.03 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Antique Iron Sunflower Floral Magnifier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This unique and rare magnifier has a lovely hand painted sunflower. The magnifier portion is a
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Early 20th Century Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Iron Sunflower Floral Magnifier
Antique Iron Sunflower Floral Magnifier

Antique Iron Sunflower Floral Magnifier

H 3.25 in W 4 in D 13 in
Sterling Charlie Chaplin Magnifier Magnifying Glass
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Magnifier with ebony wood handle with sterling silver head accent reminiscent of Charlie Chaplin
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Early 20th Century Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Sterling Silver, Chrome

Antique Sterling Charlie Chaplin Magnifier Magnifying Glass
Sterling Charlie Chaplin Magnifier Magnifying Glass

Sterling Charlie Chaplin Magnifier Magnifying Glass

H 13 in W 4 in D 0.5 in
Art Deco Floral Crystal and Brass Magnifier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Brass magnifier with red-and-white crystal accent piece on the handle. The center section is
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique Art Deco Floral Crystal and Brass Magnifier
Art Deco Floral Crystal and Brass Magnifier

Art Deco Floral Crystal and Brass Magnifier

H 0.75 in W 3 in D 11 in
Victorian Female Bust Wood with Diamond Eyes Magnifier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Victorian magnifier depicting a woman's head adorned with a 14-karat gold wire necklace with one
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Female Bust Wood with Diamond Eyes Magnifier
Victorian Female Bust Wood with Diamond Eyes Magnifier

Victorian Female Bust Wood with Diamond Eyes Magnifier

H 12 in Dm 3 in
20th Century Hollywood Regency Rhinestone Bakelite Deco Ball Magnifier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Magnifier with round Bakelite ball accent encrusted with rhinestones, connected to a long ebony
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Chrome

Antique 20th Century Hollywood Regency Rhinestone Bakelite Deco Ball Magnifier
20th Century Hollywood Regency Rhinestone Bakelite Deco Ball Magnifier

20th Century Hollywood Regency Rhinestone Bakelite Deco Ball Magnifier

H 1.35 in W 3.5 in D 14 in
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the larger examples
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

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H 2.5 in Dm 5.25 in
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
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1910s British Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

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H 2.75 in Dm 4.25 in
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

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H 2.5 in Dm 4 in
Asprey Art Deco Sterling Silver & Shagreen Magnifying Glass
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Bath, GB
measuring 7 3/4" x 3 5/8" x 5/8". A slight wobble to the magnifier due to the traditional pinned
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Asprey Art Deco Sterling Silver & Shagreen Magnifying Glass
Asprey Art Deco Sterling Silver & Shagreen Magnifying Glass

Asprey Art Deco Sterling Silver & Shagreen Magnifying Glass

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H 7.75 in W 3.63 in D 0.63 in
Historical American Civil War Era Wire Frame Magnifying Eye Glass Spectacles
Located in Philadelphia, PA
desk, placed on an open book in a home library, or for use as magnifiers. Measures: 7 in. L when
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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Metal

Antique Historical American Civil War Era Wire Frame Magnifying Eye Glass Spectacles
Historical American Civil War Era Wire Frame Magnifying Eye Glass Spectacles

Historical American Civil War Era Wire Frame Magnifying Eye Glass Spectacles

H 1.25 in W 5.5 in D 7 in

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Charlie Chaplin - Vintage Photo - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Charlie Chaplin is a vintage black and white photograph realized during the 1930s. Includes a wood frame. This pretty photograph represents the actor Charlie Chaplin with a woman,...
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1930s Modern Antique Desk Magnifier

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Photographic Paper

Charlie Chaplin - Antique Photo - 1930s

Charlie Chaplin - Vintage Photo - 1930s, 1930s

H 17.13 in W 9.18 in D 0.04 in
Collinson & Lock. An Anglo-Japanese Mahogany Settee with carved & scrolled arms
By Collinson & Lock
Located in London, GB
Collinson and lock, possibly designed by E. W. Godwin. A fine Anglo-Japanese mahogany settee, with subtle Japonesque detailing to the back uprights, each arm turns out in the Japane...
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Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Desk Magnifier

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Mahogany

Antique Collinson & Lock. An Anglo-Japanese Mahogany Settee with carved & scrolled arms
Collinson & Lock. An Anglo-Japanese Mahogany Settee with carved & scrolled arms

Collinson & Lock. An Anglo-Japanese Mahogany Settee with carved & scrolled arms

H 36 in W 55 in D 26 in
Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Lamp, New York, Circa 1920
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Hollywood, SC
Tiffany Studios bronze desk lamp with original iridescent shade, scrolled bulbous harp, and terminating on circular fluted base with the original circular ball feet. Shade is etched ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Magnifier

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Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Lamp, New York, Circa 1920
Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Lamp, New York, Circa 1920

Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Lamp, New York, Circa 1920

H 13 in W 9.5 in D 5.75 in
Zuber French Scenic Wallpaper Panels The Japanese Garden Landscape Scene
By Jean Zuber
Located in Firenze, IT
This antique and charming early 20th Century scenic wallpaper by French Zuber manufacture is made up of five rolls of wall coverings hand painted with ancient wood blocks. The panels...
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Early 20th Century French Japonisme Antique Desk Magnifier

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Wood, Paper

Zuber French Scenic Wallpaper Panels The Japanese Garden Landscape Scene
Zuber French Scenic Wallpaper Panels The Japanese Garden Landscape Scene

Zuber French Scenic Wallpaper Panels The Japanese Garden Landscape Scene

H 108.67 in W 92.52 in D 1.19 in
Cromwell Motorcycle Helmet
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Cromwell Motorcycle Crash Helmet. A fine motorcycle, pudding basin shaped helmet made in England by Cromwell. The helmet with silver and blue paint with the words 'Surrey' an...
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1950s British Antique Desk Magnifier

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Leather

Cromwell Motorcycle Helmet
Cromwell Motorcycle Helmet

Cromwell Motorcycle Helmet

H 5.91 in W 7.09 in D 9.06 in
Knight Helmet Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique Japanese knight helmet lighter. Made in the 1980s. Visor has turned a gorgeous bronze color after years of use. Pushing down the visor triggers the lighter. In working conditi...
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1980s Japanese Antique Desk Magnifier

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Metal

Knight Helmet Lighter, 1980s Japan
Knight Helmet Lighter, 1980s Japan

Knight Helmet Lighter, 1980s Japan

H 4.75 in W 3.25 in D 4.5 in
Vintage French Medieval Knight's Helmet in Brass
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage French Medieval Knight's Helmet in Brass is a marvelous recreation of a period artifact. Hand-crafted by an obviously skilled artisan who clearly studied an original extensiv...
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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Antique Desk Magnifier

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Brass, Nickel

Vintage French Medieval Knight's Helmet in Brass
Vintage French Medieval Knight's Helmet in Brass

Vintage French Medieval Knight's Helmet in Brass

H 15 in W 10 in D 14 in
Murakami - Silver Panda - Panda and Panda cubs - unframed - last available
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an original Murakami print. Sold unframed. Brand new. Handsigned and numbered out of 300 editions. Buyer protection by both 1stdibs and gallery. Last one from our inventory....
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2010s Contemporary Antique Desk Magnifier

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Offset

Murakami - Silver Panda - Panda and Panda cubs - unframed - last available
Murakami - Silver Panda - Panda and Panda cubs - unframed - last available

Takashi Murakami
Murakami - Silver Panda - Panda and Panda cubs - unframed - last available, 2015

H 20 in W 20 in
Large Japonisme Moser-Type Bronze Mounted & Enameled Blue Glass Casket Box
By Moser Glassworks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and very fine 19th century enameled glass casket or glove box. Typical of the enamel treatments by Ludwig Moser and reminiscent of Baccarat's Japonisme works. Likely B...
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Late 19th Century Czech Japonisme Antique Desk Magnifier

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Enamel

Large Japonisme Moser-Type Bronze Mounted & Enameled Blue Glass Casket Box
Large Japonisme Moser-Type Bronze Mounted & Enameled Blue Glass Casket Box

Large Japonisme Moser-Type Bronze Mounted & Enameled Blue Glass Casket Box

H 4.25 in W 12.13 in D 3.13 in
Mikumo Signed Japanese Modern Woodblock
By Mikumo
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Mikumo (Nenjiro Inagaki, b. 1906) signed woodblock depicting a group of five robed figures in a white field. Monogrammed in plate lower left, pencil signed, numbered 68/300 and dated...
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1960s Japanese Edo Antique Desk Magnifier

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Wood

Mikumo Signed Japanese Modern Woodblock
Mikumo Signed Japanese Modern Woodblock

Mikumo Signed Japanese Modern Woodblock

H 33.5 in W 28 in D 0.75 in
Tiffany Studios Bronze American Indian Desk Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Austin, TX
Native American spirit, preserved in patinated bronze. Imbue your workspace with a touch of early 20th-century elegance with this American Indian Desk Set from Tiffany Studios. Serve...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Magnifier

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios Bronze American Indian Desk Set
Tiffany Studios Bronze American Indian Desk Set

Tiffany Studios Bronze American Indian Desk Set

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H 0.5 in W 19.25 in D 2.25 in
Concord, British Airways Aeroplane Model
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Rare Vintage 1:36 6' British Airways Concorde Aeroplane Model A very fine and rare vintage fibreglass and resin composite 1:36 scale model of Concorde in full British Airways 'Landor...
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1990s British Antique Desk Magnifier

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Resin, Fiberglass

Concord, British Airways Aeroplane Model
Concord, British Airways Aeroplane Model

Concord, British Airways Aeroplane Model

H 37.8 in W 66.93 in D 28.75 in
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10"W x 3.13"D x 0.5"H Ve...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Magnifier

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray

H 0.5 in W 10 in D 3.13 in
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Ando Company
By Ando Jubei
Located in Newark, England
Japanese cloisonne enamel vase. The vase of ovoid form with circular opening, black enamel glaze and silver mounted rims. Boldly decorated with autumnal flowers and birds. To the top...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Desk Magnifier

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Metal, Silver, Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Ando Company
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Ando Company

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Ando Company

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H 4.73 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Tiffany Studios New York Glass "Paperweight" Vase
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York Art Nouveau ‘paperweight’ glass vase. White blossoms with pink millefiori florets sprinkled throughout a green pulled-leaf motif, all featured on a clear b...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Magnifier

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Art Glass

Tiffany Studios New York Glass "Paperweight" Vase
Tiffany Studios New York Glass "Paperweight" Vase

Tiffany Studios New York Glass "Paperweight" Vase

H 8 in Dm 4.5 in
Charlie Chaplin
By Red Grooms
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical tribute to the silent film icon, Charlie Chaplin was created by Red Grooms in 1986 as a three-dimensional lithograph in colors. Encased in a Plexiglas box measuring 23 x ...
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20th Century Antique Desk Magnifier

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Lithograph

Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin

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H 23 in W 18.5 in D 11.5 in

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Large Brass Desk Magnifier from a Magic Lantern, circa 1910
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A good large brass desk magnifier that would have originally been from a magic lantern, circa 1910
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1910s Great Britain (UK) Antique Desk Magnifier

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Brass

Antique Large Brass Desk Magnifier from a Magic Lantern, circa 1910
Large Brass Desk Magnifier from a Magic Lantern, circa 1910

Large Brass Desk Magnifier from a Magic Lantern, circa 1910

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H 2 in Dm 4.75 in
Limoges Cobalt Gold Encrusted Library Magnifying Glass
By Limoges
Located in South Newfane, VT
and H on either side. The brass fittings are glided as is the magnifier fitting.  
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Desk Magnifier

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Brass

Antique Limoges Cobalt Gold Encrusted Library Magnifying Glass
Limoges Cobalt Gold Encrusted Library Magnifying Glass

Limoges Cobalt Gold Encrusted Library Magnifying Glass

H 10.75 in W 3.5 in D 0.75 in
Hadrill and Horsemann Counter Balance Desk Lamp
Located in Stockport, GB
A Hadrill and Horstmann “Pluslite” desk lamp circa 1940s. The silver grey adjustable frame with
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Early 20th Century English Antique Desk Magnifier

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Steel

Hadrill and Horsemann Counter Balance Desk Lamp
Hadrill and Horsemann Counter Balance Desk Lamp

Hadrill and Horsemann Counter Balance Desk Lamp

H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 7.88 in
Antique American Tiffany Sterling Silver Desk Magnifier
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Sterling Silver Tiffany Desk Magnifier Signed on base of Handle With Tiffany E-Mark 1865
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19th Century American Antique Desk Magnifier

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Sterling Silver

Antique American Tiffany Sterling Silver Desk Magnifier
Antique American Tiffany Sterling Silver Desk Magnifier

Antique American Tiffany Sterling Silver Desk Magnifier

H 10.5 in W 7.25 in
English Adjustable Standing Desk Magnifier of Brass
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English desktop or tabletop magnifier of brass in the Classic industrial style, featuring a
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Early 20th Century English Antique Desk Magnifier

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Metal, Brass

English Adjustable Standing Desk Magnifier of Brass
English Adjustable Standing Desk Magnifier of Brass

English Adjustable Standing Desk Magnifier of Brass

H 9 in Dm 2.5 in
Antique English Sterling Silver Ivory Magnifier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Sterling Silver Ivory Magnifier Antique Ivory Handle with Sterling Silver
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19th Century English Antique Desk Magnifier

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Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Ivory Magnifier
Antique English Sterling Silver Ivory Magnifier

Antique English Sterling Silver Ivory Magnifier

H 4.5 in W 12 in D 0.6 in
Industrial Cast Iron Magnifier and Loupe
By Bausch & Lomb
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An industrial age magnifying glass and loupe on a cast iron pedestal base with an adjustable arm.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Desk Magnifier

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Iron

Industrial Cast Iron Magnifier and Loupe
Industrial Cast Iron Magnifier and Loupe

Industrial Cast Iron Magnifier and Loupe

H 6.5 in W 17 in D 8.25 in
Victorian Mahogany and Sterling Silver Parasol Handle Magnifier
Located in Montreal, QC
Exceptional desk or table top hand magnifying glass featuring a mahogany parasol handle with
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Desk Magnifier

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Mahogany and Sterling Silver Parasol Handle Magnifier
Victorian Mahogany and Sterling Silver Parasol Handle Magnifier

Victorian Mahogany and Sterling Silver Parasol Handle Magnifier

H 15.5 in W 4 in D 0.75 in
Victorian Carved Wood Dog Head Chrome Magnifier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Magnifier with Victorian carved wood dog head accent handle with glass eyes. The magnifier portion
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Desk Magnifier

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Chrome

Victorian Carved Wood Dog Head Chrome Magnifier
Victorian Carved Wood Dog Head Chrome Magnifier

Victorian Carved Wood Dog Head Chrome Magnifier

H 12 in Dm 4 in
English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifier

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Brass

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

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English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is larger than the average size
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifier

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

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H 3.75 in Dm 6 in
English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the larger examples
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1910s Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifier

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Brass

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

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English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight Circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the larger examples
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifier

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Brass

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight Circa 1910
English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight Circa 1910

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight Circa 1910

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H 1.75 in Dm 4 in
English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is rather special having the
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1920s European Antique Desk Magnifier

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Brass

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1920
English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1920

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1920

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Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifier

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

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H 2 in Dm 4.25 in
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifier

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

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H 3 in Dm 4.75 in
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifier

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

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Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifier

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910

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Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
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Located in Bath, GB
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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

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Located in Bath, GB
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifier

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910

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Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifier

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

H 2.5 in Dm 4 in
Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the largest I have
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifier

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Brass

Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

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H 5 in Dm 8.5 in
Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the larger examples
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifier

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Brass

Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

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H 3 in Dm 6.75 in
Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the larger examples
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifier

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Brass

Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

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H 3.25 in Dm 5.75 in
Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is larger than the average size
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1910s European Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifier

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Brass

Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

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Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is larger than the average size
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1910s Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifier

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Brass

Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910

Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910

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H 3 in Dm 6.25 in
Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is larger than the average size
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1910s British Antique Desk Magnifier

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Brass

Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

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H 2.75 in Dm 5.75 in
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
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Early 1900s English Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910

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H 2.75 in Dm 4.5 in
Huge English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is the largest I have ever had
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1910s Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Brass

Huge English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910
Huge English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910

Huge English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910

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H 3 in Dm 6.25 in
French Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass/Paperweight circa 1910, Cindo, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
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1910s French Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifier

French Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass/Paperweight circa 1910, Cindo, Paris
French Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass/Paperweight circa 1910, Cindo, Paris

French Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass/Paperweight circa 1910, Cindo, Paris

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H 2.5 in Dm 4.5 in
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the larger examples
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910

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H 2.75 in Dm 6 in
Antique English Adjustable Bulls Eye Desk-Top Magnifying Glass, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
magnifier. The brass has just returned from our silversmith, where it has been professionally polished
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Brass

Antique English Adjustable Bulls Eye Desk-Top Magnifying Glass, circa 1900
Antique English Adjustable Bulls Eye Desk-Top Magnifying Glass, circa 1900

Antique English Adjustable Bulls Eye Desk-Top Magnifying Glass, circa 1900

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H 9 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Tiffany & Co. Gold Magnifier
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Antique 18k gold magnifier. Signed and made by Tiffany & Co. Rare to find a piece that is so
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Gold Magnifier
Tiffany & Co. Gold Magnifier

Tiffany & Co. Gold Magnifier

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W 6.5 in
Art Deco Folding Magnifying Glass, circa 1920
Located in Bath, GB
original lens). The magnifier is in good condition with a good magnification. I have included the worn
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Desk Magnifier

Art Deco Folding Magnifying Glass, circa 1920
Art Deco Folding Magnifying Glass, circa 1920

Art Deco Folding Magnifying Glass, circa 1920

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H 2.63 in W 2.25 in D 0.75 in
Smart Antique Magnifying Glass by P H Vogel & Co., circa 1920
Located in Bath, GB
The frame surrounding the magnifier is signed by the well renowned maker, P H Vogel & Co. and "Made
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1920s English Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Brass

Smart Antique Magnifying Glass by P H Vogel & Co., circa 1920
Smart Antique Magnifying Glass by P H Vogel & Co., circa 1920

Smart Antique Magnifying Glass by P H Vogel & Co., circa 1920

H 8.25 in W 3.5 in D 0.75 in
Napoleon III Period Walnut Desk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A Napoleon III period walnut magnifier veneer, black lacquered wood and brass desk, 19th century
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1870s European Napoleon III Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Walnut

Napoleon III Period Walnut Desk
Napoleon III Period Walnut Desk

Napoleon III Period Walnut Desk

H 29.53 in W 23.23 in D 16.54 in
Huge Antique English Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass by Samuel Jacob, 1897
By Samuel Jacob
Located in Bath, GB
, measuring 10" in length. The frame around the original glass magnifier is made from pierced or
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Desk Magnifier

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Sterling Silver

Huge Antique English Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass by Samuel Jacob, 1897
Huge Antique English Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass by Samuel Jacob, 1897

Huge Antique English Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass by Samuel Jacob, 1897

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H 10 in W 5 in D 1 in
English Adjustable Standing Desk Magnifier of Brass
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English desktop or tabletop magnifier of brass in the Classic Industrial style, featuring a
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Early 20th Century English Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Adjustable Standing Desk Magnifier of Brass
English Adjustable Standing Desk Magnifier of Brass

English Adjustable Standing Desk Magnifier of Brass

H 9 in Dm 2.75 in
Mother of Pearl & Agate Magnifier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
magnifier portion is a later addition to the incredible antique handle. It would make a wonderful addition
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Late 19th Century Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Agate, Chrome

Mother of Pearl & Agate Magnifier
Mother of Pearl & Agate Magnifier

Mother of Pearl & Agate Magnifier

H 1.25 in W 4 in D 13 in
Antique Sterling Silver Grip Handle Magnifier
Located in Montreal, QC
Unique desk or tabletop hand magnifying glass featuring a beautifully embossed sterling silver grip
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Magnifier

Antique Sterling Silver Grip Handle Magnifier
Antique Sterling Silver Grip Handle Magnifier

Antique Sterling Silver Grip Handle Magnifier

H 9 in Dm 4 in
Victorian Sterling Silver and Wood Magnifier
Located in Montreal, QC
Unique desk or tabletop hand magnifying glass featuring a large round looking glass mounted to a
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1890s Victorian Antique Desk Magnifier

Victorian Sterling Silver and Wood Magnifier
Victorian Sterling Silver and Wood Magnifier

Victorian Sterling Silver and Wood Magnifier

H 8.25 in Dm 3.5 in
Antique Sterling Silver Grip Handle and Mahogany Magnifier
Located in Montreal, QC
Unique desk or table top hand magnifying glass featuring a sterling silver grip handle, both sides
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Desk Magnifier

Antique Sterling Silver Grip Handle and Mahogany Magnifier
Antique Sterling Silver Grip Handle and Mahogany Magnifier

Antique Sterling Silver Grip Handle and Mahogany Magnifier

H 7.5 in W 4.25 in D 0.5 in
Antique Turquoise and Garnet Gilt Magnifier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Magnifying glass featuring metal work on the rings on the handle set with semiprecious stones and a large cabochon garnet at the top of the handle.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Garnet, Turquoise, Brass

Antique Turquoise and Garnet Gilt Magnifier
Antique Turquoise and Garnet Gilt Magnifier

Antique Turquoise and Garnet Gilt Magnifier

H 6.5 in W 2.5 in D 0.65 in
Victorian Carved Wood Magnifier Magnifying Glass
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Brass magnifying glass with a Victorian hand carved wood handle originally from an umbrella featuring a carved leaf design. The brass and glass are new.
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Brass

Victorian Carved Wood Magnifier Magnifying Glass
Victorian Carved Wood Magnifier Magnifying Glass

Victorian Carved Wood Magnifier Magnifying Glass

H 1 in W 3 in D 16 in
Floral and Butterfly Bakelite Magnifier Magnifying Glass
Located in Miami Beach, FL
magnifier. The magnifier portion is a later addition to the vintage handle. No maker's mark.
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Early 20th Century Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Chrome

Floral and Butterfly Bakelite Magnifier Magnifying Glass
Floral and Butterfly Bakelite Magnifier Magnifying Glass

Floral and Butterfly Bakelite Magnifier Magnifying Glass

H 1.5 in W 3.5 in D 10 in
Magnifying Glass Magnifier, Brass Crystal Glass, circa 1900
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A Jugendstil magnifying glass made of brass and crystal glass, manufactured in austria, circa 1900. Lovely patina on brass. Jugendstil ("Youth Style") was an artistic movement cl...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Brass

Magnifying Glass Magnifier, Brass Crystal Glass, circa 1900
Magnifying Glass Magnifier, Brass Crystal Glass, circa 1900

Magnifying Glass Magnifier, Brass Crystal Glass, circa 1900

H 9.85 in W 3.94 in D 0.99 in
Antique Victorian Bone Gold Filled Brass Magnifier Magnifying Glass
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful Victorian magnifier featuring a handle made of hand carved twisted bone with ornate gold
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Antique Victorian Bone Gold Filled Brass Magnifier Magnifying Glass
Antique Victorian Bone Gold Filled Brass Magnifier Magnifying Glass

Antique Victorian Bone Gold Filled Brass Magnifier Magnifying Glass

H 0.75 in W 13 in D 4 in
Magnifier Magnifying Glass, Brass Mother-of-Pearl, circa 1900
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A magnifying glass made of brass, glass and mother-of-pearl. Very nice patina on brass.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Desk Magnifier

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Brass

Magnifier Magnifying Glass, Brass Mother-of-Pearl, circa 1900
Magnifier Magnifying Glass, Brass Mother-of-Pearl, circa 1900

Magnifier Magnifying Glass, Brass Mother-of-Pearl, circa 1900

H 9.85 in W 3.94 in D 0.99 in
Antique Library Magnifier, English, Bronze, Magnifying Glass, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library magnifier. An English, bronze magnifying glass, dating to the late
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Late 19th Century British Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Bronze

Antique Library Magnifier, English, Bronze, Magnifying Glass, Victorian, C.1900
Antique Library Magnifier, English, Bronze, Magnifying Glass, Victorian, C.1900

Antique Library Magnifier, English, Bronze, Magnifying Glass, Victorian, C.1900

H 1.97 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These circular magnifiers actually are
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Brass

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

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H 2.25 in Dm 3.5 in
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

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H 2.5 in Dm 5 in
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

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H 2.63 in Dm 4.63 in
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
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1910s English Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

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H 1.75 in Dm 4.25 in
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910

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H 2.25 in Dm 4.25 in
Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the larger examples
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Brass

Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

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H 3.5 in Dm 6 in
Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is larger than the average size
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Brass

Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

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H 2.75 in Dm 5.75 in
Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the largest I have
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifier

Materials

Brass

Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

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H 5 in Dm 8.5 in
Antique Gilt Silver Bamboo Mother-of-Pearl Handle Magnifying Glass
Located in Montreal, QC
Stately Victorian period desk or tabletop umbrella or parasol handle embossed gilt silver, bamboo
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Magnifier

Antique Gilt Silver Bamboo Mother-of-Pearl Handle Magnifying Glass
Antique Gilt Silver Bamboo Mother-of-Pearl Handle Magnifying Glass

Antique Gilt Silver Bamboo Mother-of-Pearl Handle Magnifying Glass

H 9.5 in W 3.5 in D 1.25 in
Antique Gilt Silver and Mother of Pearl Handle Magnifying Glass, circa 1908
Located in Montreal, QC
Stately Victorian Period Desk or Table Top Umbrella or Parasol Handle embossed Gilt Silver and
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Desk Magnifier

Antique Gilt Silver and Mother of Pearl Handle Magnifying Glass, circa 1908
Antique Gilt Silver and Mother of Pearl Handle Magnifying Glass, circa 1908

Antique Gilt Silver and Mother of Pearl Handle Magnifying Glass, circa 1908

H 12 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in
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Antique Desk Magnifier For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique desk magnifier for your home. Each antique desk magnifier for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and brass. There are many kinds of the antique desk magnifier you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique desk magnifier, designed in the Art Deco, Georgian or neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Antique Desk Magnifier?

Prices for an antique desk magnifier can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $175 and can go as high as $1,197, while the average can fetch as much as $465.

Finding the Right desk-accessories for You

Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.

Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.

Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.

As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.

Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).

Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.

The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.

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Questions About Antique Desk Magnifier
  • What are antique desks called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • What is an antique Davenport desk?
    2 Answers
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • How much is my antique secretary desk worth?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • How do I know if my antique roll top desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.

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