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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

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

Edwardian Silver-Mounted Magnifying Glass, Birmingham, 1901
Located in Spencertown, NY
The curling glass handle with silver mount connecting to magnifying glass.
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian More Desk Accessories

Materials

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

Jade and Sterling Silver Large Magnifying Glass
By Edward Farmer
Located in New York, NY
Jade and sterling silver large magnifying glass, early 20th century. Makers mark for Edward
Category

Early 20th Century American More Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

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