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Brass Hand Magnifying Glass, Vintage
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular brass hand magnifying glass, vintage
Dimensions :
Dial 10 x 5 x 2 cm
Handle 13 x
Category
20th Century More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Natural Burl Wood Magnifier
Located in Montreal, QC
Unique desk or tabletop hand magnifying glass featuring a large round looking glass mounted to a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass, circa 1880
Located in Central England, GB
designed hand magnifying glass dates to circa 1880 and was made in China. The beautiful silver frame that
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Decorative Silver Plated Magnify Glass and Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine silver plated desk set consists of a magnify glass and letter opener. These sets were
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Hand Held Magnifying Glass with Faceted Glass Handle
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Hand Held Magnifying Glass with Faceted Glass Handle
A lovely piece for your study in good
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Glass
Vintage Silver Plate Hand Held Magnifying Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A substantial, silver plated hand-held magnifying glass, circa 1980s.
Perfect for the desk top or
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown International Style Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Victorian Style Magnifying Glass
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a round magnifying glass with long handle. The magnifying glass is enframed in gilt metal
Category
20th Century Unknown Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Magnifying Vanity Mirror in Glass
By EXPERIMENTAL
Located in Riga, LV
Magnifying vanity or make-up mirror in white tinted glass
Handcrafted by a team of skilled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Table Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Blown Glass
Fancy Silver Plate Edwardian Magnifying Glass, ca. 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is magnifying glass is about the highest quality example you can find. Silver plate over
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Hermes Vintage Leather and Bronze Desk Magnifying Glass
By Hermès
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage Hermes Leather and Bronze Desk Magnifying Glass
Elegant gilt bronze magnifying glass with
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Large European 1930's Nautical Map Reader Magnifying Glass
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This European set of two nautical magnifying glass map-readers are quite unusual and rarely found
Category
Vintage 1930s German Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Metal
Bronze Magnifying Glass w/ Art Nouveau Nude, ca. 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
This lovely high quality magnifying glass makes a perfect piece for the art nouveau lover, or
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Brass Frame Desk Magnifying Glass with Horn Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Horn Handle desk style magnifying glass with brass framework and stem. The horn is quite
Category
20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Wooden and Brass Square Faced Magnifying Glass with Nautical Symbol
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique Hand crafted magnifying glass from the 20th Century. The viewing glass is square with a
Category
20th Century American Classical Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
English Art Nouveau Sheffield Sterling Silver Mounted Large Magnifying Glass
Located in New York, NY
embraced in scrolls, this magnifying glass has its handle in Sheffield sterling silver with maker's marks
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories
Materials
Stainless Steel, Silver
H 8.5 in W 4 in D 0.6 in
19th Century French Pewter Magnifying Glass with Laurel Leaf Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant and unusual, antique magnifying glass was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1870. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French More Desk Accessories
Materials
Pewter
Essenze Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Set by Nino Basso
By Design Center 1991, Nino Basso
Located in Milan, IT
and magnifying lens set distinguished by its funktional line combined with luxury handle made of solid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
Historical American Civil War Era Wire Frame Magnifying Eye Glass Spectacles
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A delicate pair of handmade magnifying wire rim eye glasses from the American Civil War era, circa
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
H 1.25 in W 5.5 in D 7 in
Rare Antique English Mammoth Map or Library Magnifying Glass, circa 1930
Located in Bath, GB
Wow, you need to hands to lift this mammoth magnifying glass, a great look for the library and a
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
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H 17.5 in W 9.5 in D 1.5 in
Karl Springer Rare Mounted Magnifying Lens, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare adjustable magnifying lens with beautifully crafted mount in polished chrome and brass by Karl
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Gold Single Monocle Magnifyer Opening into a Lorgnette
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully decorative single monocle or magnifying glass that easily opens to become a Lorgnette
Category
Antique 19th Century Art Deco Antiquities
Materials
Gold
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
Category
Antique 19th Century English Mounted Objects
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Rare Large Illuminating Vanity Magnifying Mirror, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Meticulously crafted extra large adjustable illuminating magnifying mirror in polished steel and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Steel
Karl Springer Rare Adjustable Magnifying Lens in Polished Chrome 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare adjustable magnifying lens with beautifully crafted mount in polished chrome by Karl Springer
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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H 3.9 in Dm 9 in
Baccarat Crystal Lidded Candy Dish or Crystal Mustard Bowl
By Baccarat
Located in Miami, FL
, timeless shape was an international bestseller. This innovative new cut magnified the light in the crystal
Category
20th Century French Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
LIMOGES tableware. France, XX century. Juste-Mauve model. Marbella Club Hotel
Located in Marbella, ES
close observation through a magnifying glass. Taking into account what was done in Rhineland and Meuse
Category
Mid-20th Century French Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Beer Serving Tray "Pan American Exposition" Buffalo, N.Y. Dated 1901
By Chas. W. Shonk Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
magnifying loop, and after 40 years of dealing in vintage advertising, lithography, toys, and hand painted
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Tin
Lívia Gorka Decorative Ceramic Bowl, Hungary ca 1960s
By Livia Gorka
Located in Budapest, HU
the Magnifying Glass, 1979 and Birds in 1975 at the Hungarian Embassy in Washington.)
The source of
Category
Vintage 1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Baccarat, Honeycomb Carafe, France, 1980
By Baccarat
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb carafe with decorations of hand cut honeycomb pattern in Baccarat crystal. Stamped by the
Category
Vintage 1980s French Regency Pitchers
Materials
Crystal
Large Fish Dish, Top Cover with Seafood and Fishes Attributed to Franco Lapini
By Franco Lapini
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning silver-plated hand-hammered fish platter with sea world decorations: fishes, sea stars
Category
Vintage 1970s Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 7.88 in W 26.78 in D 10.63 in
Clear Urchin Elbow Sconce, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
pattern to be magnified. Hand blown and shaped in lead free crystal. No molds are used, and each glass
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Happy Elbow Wall Sconce, Hand Blown Clear Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
pattern to be magnified. Hand blown and shaped in lead free crystal. No molds are used, and each glass
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Barnacle Cone Elbow Wall Sconce, Hand Blown Clear Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
pattern to be magnified. Hand blown and shaped in lead free crystal. No molds are used, and each glass
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Brass, Nickel
Bubble Square Elbow Wall Sconce, Hand Blown Clear Bubble Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
pattern to be magnified. Hand blown and shaped in lead free crystal. No molds are used, and each glass
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
H 10 in W 4.5 in D 6 in
Bubble Round Elbow Sconce, Hand Blown Clear Glass with Bubbles - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
pattern to be magnified. Hand blown and shaped in lead free crystal. No molds are used, and each glass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
H 9 in W 6 in D 6.5 in
Antique Hand Painted French Oval Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Hand Painted French Oval Mirror with beveled glass is perfect for any room, powder room, or
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Hardwood
Contemporary Italian Custom Brass and Glass Flower Organic Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
clear glass that magnify the effect, interspersed with white glass "tulips" each hiding a bulb.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...
Materials
Brass
RING Table Lamp art Rose Silvered Glass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
its modernity.
Expertly crafted in silvered glass slabs, like hand-set colored diamonds, our Ring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
One Mid-Century Modern Faceted Glass Diamond Shaped Figurine Paperweight Desk
Located in Miami, FL
One Mid-Century Modern faceted glass diamond shaped magnifying paperweight, Figurine, Sculpture or
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Flemish Hand-Woven "Feuilles De Choux" Tapestry, Silk and Wool
Located in Firenze, FI
area of ??these leaves closely or with a magnifying glass. A small red frame above and below, a
Category
Antique 16th Century Belgian Renaissance Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
21st Century Table Stardust Vulcanus Pewter Murano Glass Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
are opaque red. The table top can be observed with a magnifying glass, like a jewel. Then we can enjoy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Tables
Materials
Pewter
H 15.36 in Dm 23.23 in
21st Century Table - Stardust sky - Pewter Murano Glass Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
are blue. The table top is to be observed with a magnifying glass, like a jewel. Then we can enjoy the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Tables
Materials
Pewter
H 15.36 in Dm 23.23 in
RING Standing Lamp art Sabrina ' s Silvered Glass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
its modernity.
Expertly crafted in silvered glass slabs, like hand-set colored diamonds, our Ring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
21st Century Table - Pluto Planet - Pewter Murano Glass Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
top can be observed with a magnifying glass, like a jewel. Then we can enjoy the Star Dust design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Pewter
H 15.36 in W 38.98 in D 27.17 in
21st Century Table - Rubino Oro - Pewter Murano Glass Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
top can be observed with a magnifying glass, like a jewel. Then we can enjoy the Star Dust design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Sofa Tables
Materials
Pewter
21st Century Table -Life on Mars- Pewter Murano Glass - Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
with a magnifying glass, like a jewel. Then we can enjoy the Star Dust design. Legs are made of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pewter
H 15.36 in Dm 38.98 in
21st Century Table - Totem Shell - Pewter Murano Glass Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
is made of wood wrapped with pewter. The table top can be observed with a magnifying glass, like a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Sofa Tables
Materials
Pewter
21st Century Table -Stardust Meadow- Pewter Murano Glass Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
green, blue with brass grains. The tabletop can be observed with a magnifying glass, like a jewel. Then
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Pewter
H 15.36 in Dm 23.23 in
21st Century Side Table -Totem Red- Pewter Murano Glass Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
observed with a magnifying glass, like a jewel. Then we can enjoy the Star Dust design.
Slight undulations
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Sofa Tables
Materials
Pewter
H 24.41 in Dm 23.63 in
Minton Hand Painted Small Jardiniere or Cachepot
By Minton
Located in East Geelong, VIC
from very fine crazing, which is only noticeable under a magnifying glass. There are some faint cracks
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Earthenware
21st Century Side Table, Totem Blue, Pewter Murano Glass Xavier Lavergne, France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
observed with a magnifying glass, like a jewel. Then we can enjoy the Star Dust design.
Slight undulations
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Tables
Materials
Pewter
H 24.41 in Dm 19.69 in
21st Century Side Table -Totem Green- Pewter Murano Glass Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
be observed with a magnifying glass, like a jewel. Then we can enjoy the Star Dust design.
Slight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Sofa Tables
Materials
Brass, Pewter
H 24.41 in Dm 23.63 in
Ring 120 contemporary Pendant Lamp art glass Silvered
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
its modernity.
Expertly crafted in silvered glass slabs, like hand-set colored diamonds, our Ring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
RING 80 contemporary Pendant Lamp Sabrina's Silvered Glass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
its modernity.
Expertly crafted in silvered glass slabs, like hand-set colored diamonds, our Ring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Tibetan Marble Floral Hand Knotted Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
glass. This hand knotted wool wonder is one of the kind, as it will fit both modern and classical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk
21st Century - Meteorite bowl XLA7 - Pewter Murano Glass Xavier Lavergne France
Located in Paris, FR
magnifying glass, like a jewel. Then we can enjoy the Star Dust design.
Slight undulations, irregularities
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Pewter
Ring 80 Contemporary Pendant Lamp, Aquamarine Art Silvered Glass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
its modernity.
Expertly crafted in silvered glass slabs, like hand-set colored diamonds, our Ring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
21st Century, Console Bridge Legs Pink, Pewter Glass Bronze Xavier Lavergne
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
observed with a magnifying glass, like a jewel. Then we can enjoy the Star Dust design.
Slight undulations
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Console Tables
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 23.63 in
Ring 120 Contemporary Pendant Lamp, Rose Art Glass Silvered
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
its modernity.
Expertly crafted in silvered glass slabs, like hand-set colored diamonds, our Ring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A magnifying glass can also be called a loupe. The loupe is a small magnifying device that helps the user see small details. You’ll find a variety of magnifying glasses or loupes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best magnifying glass should be lightweight, have a large diameter, provide a wide viewing area, and offer high, distortion-free magnification. However, finding one unit that offers all of these attributes is almost impossible. Shop a range of antique and vintage magnifying glasses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The use of magnifying glasses is linked as far back as the ancient Egyptians. In Egypt, they used crystals or other shiny stones to view small objects better. However, the first magnifying glass crafted for scientific purposes is believed to be designed by Roger Bacon, an English philosopher during the 13th century. Browse a wide selection of vintage magnifying glasses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022For coin collectors, a magnifying glass range of 10X to 30X is standard. At this range, you can easily examine mint markings and imperfections as well as grade coins. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity when collecting coins. 1stDibs partners with only top-vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
- Is Viking Glass hand-blown?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Viking Glass is hand-made. In 1940, the high-end glass company focused on quality Swedish Modern hand-made pieces, celebrated for their vibrant colors. You can shop a selection of Viking Glass pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One way to tell if you have a piece of genuine hand-blown glass is to locate the pontil mark. This is a scar usually found on the bottom of the piece where the pontil was broken off from the glass object. An absence of this scar may indicate your glass piece was mold-blown. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary hand-blown glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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