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Art Deco Shagreen & Silver Plated Magnifying Glass c.1930
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A handsome and most unusual magnifying glass in a winning and highly sought-after combination of English silver plate and Shagreen.
The ferrule frame and terminal are all silver plated, Art Deco in era c.1930. The glass lens is the original with a good usable magnification, there is a natural slight wobble when used due to the traditional pinned construction rather than glued, as it should be and mentioned purely for accuracy.
A real gem in excellent condition measuring 8 1/8" in length x 3 5/8" wide x 3/4" thick.
Item: 44289
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- Dimensions:Height: 8.13 in (20.66 cm)Width: 3.63 in (9.23 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:c.1930
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Bath, GB
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