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

A small folding magnifying glass or loop, made from solid English brass 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...

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...

Brass magnifying lens by Optimus.

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 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. 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, 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. 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 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 ...

An unusual Edwardian Folding magnifying glass, the polished brass case having a hole in the centre allowing it to picked up and the magnifying glass being able to be used looking thr...

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...

A small and versatile example, elegant for the desk top but still small enough to take out and about. Made from solid English brass with a good quality screwed construction, the h...

A British desk magnifier loupe from the Edwardian Period. This is a beautiful continental magnifier desk-loupe created in England during the Edwardian period, back in the 1900's. Th...

English brass telescope on tripod stand with slipper feet. Telescope has the original carrying case with lens covers. Late 19th Century

Late 19th Century imitation tortoise shell lorgnette magnifier glasses with a dramatic foldable long handle. A ring at the end of the handle can be used to attach the lorgnette to a...

Large Antique Solid Brass Library Telescope by Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co Marked: '' 63 Farringdon Rd London EC. Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co''

An iconic brass floor lamp by Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Studios. The lamp features a brass body with an height adjustable stem and adjustable swing arm. The lamp has a perforated ...

Wow, you need to hands to lift this mammoth magnifying glass, a great look for the library and a real talking point. The handle is made from cast brass and the frame for the glass...

Striking vintage magnifying glass featuring a dramatic horn-form handle with layered natural horn and brass band detailing. The sculptural silhouette and oversized 5-inch lens give t...

Pretty as a picture and in outstanding condition, this lovely pair of early twentieth century opera glasses come complete with their original case (wear commensurate with age). Th...