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Small Antique English Brass Magnifying Glass c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A lovely little magnifying glass made from solid brass with a handle; the perfect size to pop in
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Antique English Brass Cased Folding Magnifying Glass c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A lovely shaped little folding / pocket magnifying glass which folds into a shaped brass case
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1920s British Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Historical Civil War Era Brass Frame Ladies Magnifying Glasses
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A delicate pair of handmade brass ladies magnifying wire rim eye glasses from the American Civil
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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
up and put back to use in the modern day. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent
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1910s British Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent quality, un-marked but probably by Optimus
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Art Deco Table or Desk Top Brass Mounted 7" Double Convex Magnifying Glass
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco desk/table top adjustable magnifying glass. A 7" diameter double convex lens in an open
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

George III Oversized Magnifying Glass Late Circa 1790
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
George III Oversized Magnifying Glass Late Circa 1790. Comprised of a turned mahogany surround
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Late 18th Century European George III Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Extra Large Antique Mounted Magic Lantern Condensing / Magnifying / Optical Lens
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful early 20th century magic lantern lens. It does not matter what the reason is why you like the look and feel or the history of these special lenses. Your fascination could ...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Antique Victorian Magnifying Glass, Mother of Pearl, 18k Gold Filled, ca. 1890
Located in Petaluma, CA
This magnifying glass is top of the line. The body is mother of pearl with segments of 18k gold
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Gold, Brass

Wall Sconces Brass Pair 4-Arm Chandeliers
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
candles throwing a lot of light into the interior which is magnified by the brass reflecting the light
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19th Century Dutch Baroque Revival Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Wall Sconces Brass Pair 4-Arm Chandeliers
Wall Sconces Brass Pair 4-Arm Chandeliers
H 15.36 in W 10.04 in D 13.78 in
Magnifier Accessories Gold Bronce Desktop Eagle Claw Base Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Brass adjustable desk magnifier 20th century Elegant desktop magnifying glass made of golden
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Early 20th Century French Other Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Victorian Female Bust Wood with Diamond Eyes Magnifier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
diamond and diamond eyes on a 12.5" ebony stem with a 3.5" dia brass-plated magnifying glass. No maker's
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Magnifying Glass Huge
Located in Roswell, GA
Hurge Horn & Antler magnifying glass with brass surround. Black rubber inlay surrounding glass.
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Early 20th Century British Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Magnifying Glass Huge
Magnifying Glass Huge
H 17.5 in Dm 6 in
Limoges Cobalt Gold Encrusted Library Magnifying Glass
By Limoges
Located in South Newfane, VT
Produced in Limoges, France during the Belle Époque, this cobalt porcelain magnifying glass is
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Large Round Brass Magnifying Glass
Located in Essex, MA
A large round brass magnifying glass for reading charts and other documents. Graphic, unusual and
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19th Century English Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Brass Optimus English Magnifying Lens
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass magnifying lens by Optimus.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Magnifying Lens on Brass Stand
Located in Culver City, CA
Magnifying lens on a brass adjustable mount.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Magnifying glass and brass object
Located in London, GB
Large magnifying glass with brass surround
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1910s British Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Large Brass Magnifying Lens, circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass magnifying lens, circa 1910. Ssalvaged from a magic lantern condenser. Encased in brass.
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1910s English Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

OPTIMUS Early Brass Cased Magnifying Lens
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass magnifying lens by Optimus.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Large Early Brass Mounted Magnifying Lens
Located in Culver City, CA
Large magnifying lens on brass adjustable stand.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

19th Century English Brass Magnifying Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
A superb late 19th century English magnifying glass with a large round lens and turned brass handle.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

20th Century Brass Adjustable Magnifying Glass Lens
Located in London, GB
A brass adjustable magnifying glass lens, early to mid-20th century. Ideal shelf or desk
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Early 1900s Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Small Brass and Glass Magnifying Lens, circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Small brass and glass magnifying lens, circa 1910. A collection of magnifying glass lenses
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1910s English Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Antique Brass Double Lens Magnifying Glass, c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A pocket sized double lens magnifying glass made from solid English brass, stamped both sides "Made
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1920s English Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Antique Brass Double Lens Magnifying Glass c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A large double lens magnifying glass made from solid English brass, stamped both sides "Made In
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1920s European Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Antique Brass Folding Magnifying Glass / Loop c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A small folding magnifying glass or loop, made from solid English brass dating to c.1920. One lens
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1920s British Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Antique English Brass Coddington Magnifying Glass c.1880
Located in Bath, GB
An unusual late nineteenth century Coddington magnifying glass made from English brass having been
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Antique English Folding Brass Linen Thread Counter - Magnifying Glass
Located in Bath, GB
counter, of course usable to magnify whatever you wish. Heavy solid cast brass with a good undamaged
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1910s British Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Small Antique English Brass Coddington Magnifying Glass, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
An unusual late nineteenth century Coddington magnifying glass made from English brass having bee
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Antique English Folding Brass Linen Thread Counter - Magnifying Glass
Located in Bath, GB
counter, of course usable to magnify whatever you wish. Heavy solid cast brass with a good undamaged
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Small Antique English Brass Framed Magnifying Glass c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A small antique English magnifying glass with a polished brass handle and frame. The glass has a
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Large Antique French Folding Brass Magnifying Glass, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
Always highly sought-after, this is a large example of a French folding magnifying glass, the
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent quality, un-marked but probably by Optimus. The
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1910s Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
cleaned and polished, the brass gleaming, restored to it's former glory. Wonderful condition, with a
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1920s European Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
up and put back to use in the modern day. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight Circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent quality, un-marked but probably by Optimus. The
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Unusual Antique English Brass and Ebony Magnifying Glass, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome Edwardian brass framed rectangular magnifying glass professionally polished to gleam
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Unusual Antique English Brass and Ebony Magnifying Glass, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome Edwardian brass framed rectangular magnifying glass polished to gleam. The handle is
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

English Edwardian Brass Pivoting Magnifying Glass on Stand c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome antique English magnifying glass on stand which pivots on a ball and socket fitting
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Small Antique English Brass Framed Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
polished brass and is excellent quality having a lovely domed lens rather than flat on tops. Excellent
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1910s European Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
up and put back to use in the modern day. This one is made from polished brass, un-marked but
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Set of Thee Brass Magnifying Glasses on Stands, early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
A set of three standing brass magnifying glasses with original glass. These vintage English
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1910s British Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
up and put back to use in the modern day. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent quality, un-marked but probably by Optimus. The
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1910s European Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent quality, un-marked but probably by Optimus. The
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1910s Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
up and put back to use in the modern day. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
up and put back to use in the modern day. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent
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1910s European Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent quality, un-marked but probably by Optimus. The
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
up and put back to use in the modern day. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent quality, un-marked but probably by Optimus. The
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent quality, un-marked but probably by Optimus. The
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
polished brass and is excellent quality, un-marked but probably by Optimus. Wonderful condition, with a
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent quality, un-marked but probably by Optimus. The
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1910s British Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
up and put back to use in the modern day. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
up and put back to use in the modern day. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Collection of Seven 19th Century English Brass Magnifying Glasses on Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
This captivating set of seven 19th century English brass magnifying glasses is a testament to the
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19th Century English Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

Antique Library Magnifier, English, Brass, Specimen Magnifying Glass, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library magnifier. An English, bronze lepidopterists or specimen magnifying
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Bronze

Antique Magnifying Glass, English, Brass, Optical Reading Aid, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique magnifying glass. An English, brass optical reading aid, dating to the Edwardian
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

19th Century George III Brass Bound Mahogany Connoisseur Gallery Magnifying Lens
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A mahogany and brass bound gallery lens, circa 1820 in age, English in origin. The piece is in all
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Magnifying Brass

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Brass

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Find many varieties of an authentic piece of antique magnifying brass available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of antique magnifying brass — often made from brass, metal and glass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of antique magnifying brass — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An object in our assortment of antique magnifying brass, designed in the Victorian, Art Nouveau or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made option in this array of antique magnifying brass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by J. Duboscq, Paris and Limoges are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Magnifying Brass?

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Questions About Antique Magnifying Brass
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, antique brass is strong because it is made with zinc and copper. Brass is considered a strong and durable metal crafted to be long-lasting and withstand rust and corrosion. Shop a selection of antique and vintage brass items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can tell if brass is treated to appear antique by looking at the patina. Because real aged brass is often made of copper, the older it gets the more likely it is to have a greenish or bluish patina that you’d expect from copper. Modern brass that’s designed to look antique will have a brownish hue, not a blue-green one. Shop a collection of antique brass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.