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What are magnifying glasses called?
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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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Shop for Antique Magnifying Glasses on 1stDibs
Bronze Magnifying Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early bronze hand crafted magnifying glass in fine as found condition.Works great !
Category
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
$316 Sale Price
20% Off
Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass
By George Hope
Located in New York, NY
Measures almost 9 inches long x 3 3/4 inches diameter across magnifying glass itself. Metal surround holds glass itself.
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian
Located in New York, NY
A metal magnifying glass with seashell handle, circa early to mid-20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Letter Openers
Materials
Metal
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, England, year-hallmarked for 1904, Allen and Darwin Silver - makers.
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 glass)
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 carved with foliage, finger handles and shell style butt.
Category
Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
