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Small Antique English Brass Magnifying Glass c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A lovely little magnifying glass made from solid brass with a handle; the perfect size to pop in
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Small Antique English Brass Magnifying Glass c.1910
Small Antique English Brass Magnifying Glass c.1910
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H 3 in W 1.38 in D 0.25 in
Antique English Brass Cased Folding Magnifying Glass c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A lovely shaped little folding / pocket magnifying glass which folds into a shaped brass case
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1920s British Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Antique English Brass Cased Folding Magnifying Glass c.1920
Antique English Brass Cased Folding Magnifying Glass c.1920
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H 1.75 in W 1.38 in D 0.25 in
Victorian Loupe Tripod Magnifying Glass in Brass, 19th Century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Victorian jewelers or watchmakers magnifying loupe. It is fixed in a very wellmade brass tristand
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Brass Framed Monumental Sized Magnifying Glass with Natural Horn Handle
Located in Savannah, GA
This monumental sized horn handled magnifying glass with brass framework and stem, is of heavy
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Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

English Edwardian Brass Pivoting Magnifying Glass on Stand c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome antique English magnifying glass on stand which pivots on a ball and socket fitting
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent quality, un-marked but probably by Optimus
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
up and put back to use in the modern day. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent
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1910s British Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
up and put back to use in the modern day. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Collection of Seven 19th Century English Brass Magnifying Glasses on Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
This captivating set of seven 19th century English brass magnifying glasses is a testament to the
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19th Century English Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Art Deco Table or Desk Top Brass Mounted 7" Double Convex Magnifying Glass
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco desk/table top adjustable magnifying glass. A 7" diameter double convex lens in an open
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

George III Gallery Magnifying Glass
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George III gallery magnifying glass, the circular glass within a mahogany frame, the baluster
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19th Century English George III Antique Magnifying Brass

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Mahogany

George III Gallery Magnifying Glass
George III Gallery Magnifying Glass
H 15.25 in W 7.5 in D 1 in
Antique English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A charming little folding loop or magnifying glass made from brass, dating to the early twentieth
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1920s British Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Very Large George III Rosewood Gallery Magnifying Glass
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very large George III rosewood gallery magnifying glass, the circular glass within a rosewood
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Magnifying Brass

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Rosewood

Extra Large Antique Mounted Magic Lantern Condensing / Magnifying / Optical Lens
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful early 20th century magic lantern lens. It does not matter what the reason is why you like the look and feel or the history of these special lenses. Your fascination could ...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Adjustable Floor Lamp with Magnifying Glass, Faries Lamp Co. circa 1920-1940
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in New York, NY
Extremely rare adjustable floor lamp with original attached magnifying glass, by the Faries Lamp
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Antique English Folding Brass Linen Thread Counter c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
counter, of course usable to magnify whatever you wish. Heavy solid cast brass with a good undamaged
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1920s British Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Wall Sconces Brass Pair 4-Arm Chandeliers
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
candles throwing a lot of light into the interior which is magnified by the brass reflecting the light
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19th Century Dutch Baroque Revival Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Wall Sconces Brass Pair 4-Arm Chandeliers
Wall Sconces Brass Pair 4-Arm Chandeliers
H 15.36 in W 10.04 in D 13.78 in
Mid-20th Century Brass Table Mirror by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in London, GB
A double-sided brass table mirror by Hans Agne-Jakobsson, Mid-20th century, Sweden. Full size
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass, Metal

Benham & Froud English Arts & Crafts Copper & Brass Night Light or Candle Holder
By W.A.S. Benson, Benham & Froud
Located in London, GB
Benham & Froud. Attributed. An English Arts & Crafts copper & brass night light or candle holder
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass, Copper

Hand-embroidered evening bag, petit point, brass bag hanger around 1900, Germany
Located in Stuttgart, DE
the side stripes. Petit point is a fine magnifying glass work, The bag was embroidered in Germany at
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Early 1900s European Antique Magnifying Brass

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 Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Mechanical Wind Up Ingraham Desk Small Ball Clock, circa 1900
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is a little 30-hr. clock that has a face that magnifies the numbers. It has a second revolving
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Early 1900s Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Milan 1910/20 F.lli Koristka Antique Microscope Wooden Box with Accessories
Located in Milan, IT
Tri-ocular optical microscope Euskop model, antique scientific instrument of painted brass and
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1910s Italian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Table Magnifier, with Bone Handle, Case in Wood, Italy
Located in Torino, IT
Table magnifier, with bone handle, case in wood ORIGIN Italy TEMPLATE Table magnifying
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Vitrine ~ Display Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
from exotic imported mahogany, it features panels with flame or crotch patterns to magnify the natural
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Antique Rosewood Folding Stereoscope Viewer - Philadelphia Gallery of Fine Arts
Located in Centennial, CO
. Rosewood, brass and magnifying glass are in good condition. No stereoscope cards are included... they are
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Victorian Female Bust Wood with Diamond Eyes Magnifier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
diamond and diamond eyes on a 12.5" ebony stem with a 3.5" dia brass-plated magnifying glass. No maker's
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

19th Century Coromandel and Inlaid Table Attributed to Jackson & Graham
By Jackson & Graham
Located in London, GB
square brass castor-shod feet; the frieze housing two lockable drawers fitted with rare ‘tamper proof
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19th Century English Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Mid 19th Century Side Table with fantastic Marquetry
Located in Greven, DE
spiral around an iron rod encased in brass. Carving and turning work of this quality requires the highest
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Mid-19th Century French Charles X Antique Magnifying Brass

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Metal

19th Century English Mahogany Corner Bookcase ~ Curio Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
, however, is magnified by the richness of the sumptuous and exotic imported mahogany, considered one of the
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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Magnifying Brass

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Glass, Mahogany

Antique Cased Optometrist's Set, English, Optical Instrument, Boxed, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
rotary latches secure the case, with inset lock to centre — key absent Brass name plaque to the lid
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Late 19th Century British Antique Magnifying Brass

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Wood

French Bronze Sculpture “The Amateur” by Pierre Detrier circa 1890
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, having withdrawn his magnifying glass so that even the most minute detail can be considered before
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19th Century French Romantic Antique Magnifying Brass

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Bronze

Early 19th Century Persian Wooden Box
Located in London, GB
fine wooden sticks (ebony, Teak, jujube, orange tree, rose), brass (for the golden parts), and camel
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Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Magnifying Brass

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Wood

Magnifying Glass Huge
Located in Roswell, GA
Hurge Horn & Antler magnifying glass with brass surround. Black rubber inlay surrounding glass.
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Early 20th Century British Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Magnifying Glass Huge
Magnifying Glass Huge
H 17.5 in Dm 6 in
Limoges Cobalt Gold Encrusted Library Magnifying Glass
By Limoges
Located in South Newfane, VT
Produced in Limoges, France during the Belle Époque, this cobalt porcelain magnifying glass is
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Extremely Large Edwardian 8 Day / 200 Hour Ball Clock with Roman Numerals
Located in London, GB
the glass ball magnifies the dial as you walk and you can see the mechanism through the back. They
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1910s British Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Industrial Spotlight
Located in Spokane, WA
reveal brass hardware, and aluminum body. It's life at sea has given a patina on the original glass as
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Early 20th Century American Antique Magnifying Brass

Industrial Spotlight
Industrial Spotlight
H 78.5 in W 23 in D 15 in
Unique English Pancratic Dissecting Microscope, circa 1870-1880
Located in Paris, FR
microscope. A compound pancratic microscope is a magnifying instrument for the observation of small
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1870s English Antique Magnifying Brass

Large Round Brass Magnifying Glass
Located in Essex, MA
A large round brass magnifying glass for reading charts and other documents. Graphic, unusual and
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19th Century English Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Brass Optimus English Magnifying Lens
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass magnifying lens by Optimus.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Magnifying Lens on Brass Stand
Located in Culver City, CA
Magnifying lens on a brass adjustable mount.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Magnifying glass and brass object
Located in London, GB
Large magnifying glass with brass surround
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1910s British Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Large Brass Magnifying Lens, circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass magnifying lens, circa 1910. Ssalvaged from a magic lantern condenser. Encased in brass.
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1910s English Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

OPTIMUS Early Brass Cased Magnifying Lens
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass magnifying lens by Optimus.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Large Early Brass Mounted Magnifying Lens
Located in Culver City, CA
Large magnifying lens on brass adjustable stand.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

19th Century English Brass Magnifying Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
A superb late 19th century English magnifying glass with a large round lens and turned brass handle.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

20th Century Brass Adjustable Magnifying Glass Lens
Located in London, GB
A brass adjustable magnifying glass lens, early to mid-20th century. Ideal shelf or desk
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Early 1900s Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Antique English Brass Coddington Magnifying Glass c.1880
Located in Bath, GB
An unusual late nineteenth century Coddington magnifying glass made from English brass having been
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Small Brass and Glass Magnifying Lens, circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Small brass and glass magnifying lens, circa 1910. A collection of magnifying glass lenses
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1910s English Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Antique Brass Double Lens Magnifying Glass, c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A pocket sized double lens magnifying glass made from solid English brass, stamped both sides "Made
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1920s English Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Antique Brass Double Lens Magnifying Glass, c.1920
Antique Brass Double Lens Magnifying Glass, c.1920
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H 1.75 in W 0.88 in D 0.38 in
Antique Brass Double Lens Magnifying Glass c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A large double lens magnifying glass made from solid English brass, stamped both sides "Made In
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1920s European Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Antique Brass Double Lens Magnifying Glass c.1920
Antique Brass Double Lens Magnifying Glass c.1920
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H 1.38 in W 1.88 in D 0.63 in
Antique Brass Folding Magnifying Glass / Loop c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A small folding magnifying glass or loop, made from solid English brass dating to c.1920. One lens
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1920s British Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Antique Brass Folding Magnifying Glass / Loop c.1920
Antique Brass Folding Magnifying Glass / Loop c.1920
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H 1.5 in W 1 in D 0.25 in
Antique English Folding Brass Linen Thread Counter - Magnifying Glass
Located in Bath, GB
counter, of course usable to magnify whatever you wish. Heavy solid cast brass with a good undamaged
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1910s British Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Small Antique English Brass Framed Magnifying Glass c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A small antique English magnifying glass with a polished brass handle and frame. The glass has a
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Small Antique English Brass Framed Magnifying Glass c.1900
Small Antique English Brass Framed Magnifying Glass c.1900
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H 2.88 in W 1.25 in D 0.13 in
Small Antique English Brass Coddington Magnifying Glass, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
An unusual late nineteenth century Coddington magnifying glass made from English brass having bee
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Antique English Folding Brass Linen Thread Counter - Magnifying Glass
Located in Bath, GB
counter, of course usable to magnify whatever you wish. Heavy solid cast brass with a good undamaged
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Large Antique French Folding Brass Magnifying Glass, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
Always highly sought-after, this is a large example of a French folding magnifying glass, the
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent quality, un-marked but probably by Optimus. The
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1910s Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
cleaned and polished, the brass gleaming, restored to it's former glory. Wonderful condition, with a
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1920s European Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
up and put back to use in the modern day. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

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Antique Magnifying Brass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of antique magnifying brass available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of antique magnifying brass — often made from brass, metal and glass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of antique magnifying brass — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An object in our assortment of antique magnifying brass, designed in the Victorian, Art Nouveau or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made option in this array of antique magnifying brass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by J. Duboscq, Paris and Limoges are consistently popular.

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Prices for a piece of antique magnifying brass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $145 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $419.
Questions About Antique Magnifying Brass
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, antique brass is strong because it is made with zinc and copper. Brass is considered a strong and durable metal crafted to be long-lasting and withstand rust and corrosion. Shop a selection of antique and vintage brass items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can tell if brass is treated to appear antique by looking at the patina. Because real aged brass is often made of copper, the older it gets the more likely it is to have a greenish or bluish patina that you’d expect from copper. Modern brass that’s designed to look antique will have a brownish hue, not a blue-green one. Shop a collection of antique brass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.