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What are magnifying glasses called?

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What are magnifying glasses called?
A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Victorian 14k Repoussé Magnifying Glass
Located in Narberth, PA
A simply lovely and unusual magnifying glass from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle
Located in New York, NY
A metal magnifying glass with seashell handle, circa early to mid-20th century. Piece has a metal
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass
By George Hope
Located in New York, NY
Large, Edwardian, sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel-mounted magnifying glass, Birmingham
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass
By Allen & Darwin Silver 1
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Period, sterling Silver and blue guilloche enamel-mounted magnifying glass, Sheffield
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Metal

English Victorian Boar's Tooth Magnifying Glass
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian silver-plate magnifying glass with a boar's tooth handle (silver marking/chip to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bone

Antique Chinese Export Carved Bone & Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine antique chinese export magnifying glass. The handle constructed from bone and heavily
Category

Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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