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What is the best magnifying glass?

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What is the best magnifying glass?
The best magnifying glass should be lightweight, have a large diameter, provide a wide viewing area, and offer high, distortion-free magnification. However, finding one unit that offers all of these attributes is almost impossible. Shop a range of antique and vintage magnifying glasses on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Sterling-Mounted Carved Antler Magnifying Glass, Signed 'DULJARETT' Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Sterling-Mounted Carved Antler Magnifying Glass, Signed "DULJARETT," circa 1900 Dimensions
Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Set of Double Sided Sconces with Magnifying and Frosted Glass - Matching Pair
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
is a drum shape with one side flat frosted glass and the other a domed magnifying glass. The shade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Sterling Charlie Chaplin Magnifier Magnifying Glass
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Magnifier with ebony wood handle with sterling silver head accent reminiscent of Charlie Chaplin. Marked: Sterling. The magnifier portion is a later addition to the vintage handle.
Category

Early 20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Chrome

Silver Plate Victorian Repoussé Magnifying Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Silver Plated magnifying glass with ornate handle of Repousse Silver. A Wonderful
Category

Early 20th Century European Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate

Magnifying Glass in Patinated Brass and Mother of Pearl Early 20th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Magnifying Glass in Patinated Brass and Mother of Pearl, Europe, Early 20th Century. This is a
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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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