Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

This captivating set of seven 19th century English brass magnifying glasses is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of a bygone era.

A superb late 19th century English magnifying glass with a large round lens and turned brass handle.

A small parliament of 19th century English brass magnifying glasses, each with its own posture, its own quiet authority.

A brass folding pocket magnifying glass which is made also to be added to a chain or ribbon to be worn around the neck.

Always highly sought-after, this is a large example of a French folding magnifying glass, the handle folding up and over the lens. The glass is clear, with a good magnification. T...

Large magnifying glass with brass surround

Small brass and glass magnifying lens, circa 1910. A collection of magnifying glass lenses salvaged from Magic Lantern condensers and telescopes.

A brass adjustable magnifying glass lens, early to mid-20th century.

A small folding magnifying glass or loop, made from solid English brass dating to c.1920.

A large double lens magnifying glass made from solid English brass, stamped both sides "Made In England"; dating to c.1920.

An unusual late nineteenth century Coddington magnifying glass made from English brass having been professionally polished.

Heavy solid cast brass with a good undamaged magnifying glass, professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory.

A lovely shaped little folding / pocket magnifying glass which folds into a shaped brass case, marked "Made In England".

A pocket sized double lens magnifying glass made from solid English brass, stamped both sides "Made In England"; dating to c.1920.

Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the larger examples, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser o...

Brass magnifying lens by Optimus.

Magnifying lens on a brass adjustable mount.

Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is rather special having the makers mark on it for The Strand Electric and Engineering Company (Seecol, London); wh...

Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the larger examples, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser o...

Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to circa 1910; they are ...

Here is a very nice varied collection of antique magnifying glasses, consisting of: a large blue malachite and brass; mother-of-pearl and brass; bone and brass; all brass; figural c...

A handsome Edwardian brass framed rectangular magnifying glass polished to gleam.

A handsome Edwardian desk / map magnifying glass, the frame made from cast English brass, professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory.

An unusual late nineteenth century Coddington magnifying glass made from English brass having bee professionally polished.

Heavy solid cast brass with a good undamaged magnifying glass, professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory.

A handsome antique English magnifying glass on stand which pivots on a ball and socket fitting, moving around with ease. Dating to c.1900, it remains in excellent condition having b...

A small antique English magnifying glass with a polished brass handle and frame.

This one is the smallest I have ever had, they are usually much larger; this size is very hard to come by measuring just 2 3/8" in diameter x 1 3/8" to top of domed glass. This on...

Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is larger than the average size, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser...

Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is larger than the average size, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser...

An English, bronze lepidopterists or specimen magnifying glass, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the larger examples, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser o...

Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the larger examples, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser o...

Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the larger examples, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser o...

Brass magnifying lens by Optimus.

Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is larger than the average size, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser...

Large magnifying lens on brass adjustable stand.

Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to around 1910 they are ...

Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to circa 1910; they are ...

Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to around 1910; they are...

Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the largest I have ever had, quite an imposing size; this size being the most sought-after and hardest to...

Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to around 1910; they are...

Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to around 1910 they are ...

This is an antique magnifying glass. An English, brass optical reading aid, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

A handsome Edwardian brass framed rectangular magnifying glass professionally polished to gleam.

Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to circa 1910. They are ...

Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is the largest I have ever had, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser ...

Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the larger examples, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser o...

A handsome antique English magnifying glass / bullseye lens on stand which pivots on a ball and socket fitting, moving around with ease. Dating to c.1915, it remains in excellent co...

A handsome antique English magnifying glass on stand which pivots on a ball and socket fitting, moving around with ease. Dating to c.1915, it remains in excellent condition having b...

Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is larger than the average size, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser...

Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a magic lantern dating to circa 1910; they are ...

Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to circa 1910; they are ...

We offer you the chance of buying this breathtaking, rare Jaguar XK 120 which had its first road legal in february 1950. There has been built only a very little number of these cars,...

Suite of 72 lithographic plates on wove paper, many in color, plus expository pages (title page, half-title page, preface) and four covers. Published in Paris in 1902 by Librairie Ce...

Painted in collaboration with Hendrick van Balen (Antwerp, 1575 – 1632). Provenance: Private Collection, Uruguay, since the 1930s. The eldest son of Jan Breughel the Elder, Jan the...

This beautiful carved oak wood paneled room was made in the 19th century. Designed originally for a hexagonal room, with a boudoir, it is composed of six carved wall panels. Three pa...

Huge 18th C. Venetian Larger Then California King Bed Crest Finials Panel Board. Imposing circa 1700’s Venetian bed detailed with cartouches. Composed of two smaller frames. Exquisit...

This set took me over 20 years to procure.....Dont miss this opportunity!!!!Being offered extremely rare collection of aluminum string instruments,,string bass, ,cello,,and violin......

AUTHOR: SCHULZ, Charles. TITLE: Peanuts Jubilee. My Life and Art With Charlie Brown and Others. PUBLISHER: NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1975. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION INSCR...

This fabulous hand-carved boiseries or wooden panel was recently purchased from the Chateau St. Maclou in Normandy, France. Rooms of boiseries had design motifs that were kept the sa...

A beautiful Silver Plated magnifying glass with ornate handle of Repousse Silver. A Wonderful addition to any sophisticated desk, used to magnify or as a paperweight. A compleme...

This charming antique silver musical box features a singing bird, which appears from an opening oval. The musical box is exquisitely crafted in the shape of a miniature grand piano, ...

William Shakespeare 15 Volumes Limited edition Number 77 Circa 1912. Leatherbound. 15 volumes. Printed on handmade paper, burgundy Moroccan leather bound volumes of "The Works of Wil...

Vacheron Constantin Ref. 92115, an extremely fine and unique 18K pink gold pocket watch Swiss-made, October 2001, Height 9cm, width 6.5cm, depth 1.5cm Open: height 9cm, width 13cm, d...