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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.
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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
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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
$340 Sale Price
20% Off
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