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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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George III Gallery Magnifying Glass
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George III gallery magnifying glass, the circular glass within a mahogany frame, the baluster
Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

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

Magnifying Glass on Stand, 19th Century
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Magnifying glasses are already recorded as far back as the Ancient Greeks. Troughout history they
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Softwood, Walnut

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