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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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Magnifying Glass
By Maria Pergay
Located in New York, NY
Silvered magnifying glass with handle mimicking deer antlers.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver, Metal

Victorian Style Magnifying Glass
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a round magnifying glass with long handle. The magnifying glass is enframed in gilt metal
Category

20th Century Unknown Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Hermes Magnifying Glass/Bookmark Horse
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes Magnifying Glass/Bookmark Horse shaped, palladium metal with glass. Comes with original
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Curiosities

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

Agate Magnifying Glass From The 50s
Located in Madrid, ES
Agate Magnifying Glass From The 50s Elegant magnifying glass in agate and bronze from the 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Agate

Brass Hand Magnifying Glass, Vintage
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular brass hand magnifying glass, vintage Dimensions : Dial 10 x 5 x 2 cm Handle 13 x
Category

20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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