Antique Magnifying Brass

Magnifying lens on a brass adjustable mount.

Large magnifying glass with brass surround

Brass magnifying lens, circa 1910. Ssalvaged from a magic lantern condenser.

Brass magnifying lens by Optimus.

Large magnifying lens on brass adjustable stand.

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

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

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

A pocket sized 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.

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.

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

Dating to the early twentieth century, c.1900/1920, this is an antique cast brass linen thread counter, of course usable to magnify whatever you wish.

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

Dating to the early twentieth century, c.1900/1920, this is an antique cast brass linen thread counter, of course usable to magnify whatever you wish.

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

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

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...

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 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. 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 Edwardian brass framed rectangular magnifying glass professionally 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.

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

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...

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...

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. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a magic lantern dating to circa 1910; they are ...

A set of three standing brass magnifying glasses with original glass. These vintage English magnifying glasses have a lovely patina to the brass plate.

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 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...

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, 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 around 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...

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, 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...

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

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

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

A mahogany and brass bound gallery lens, circa 1820 in age, English in origin.

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 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 ...

This European set of two nautical magnifying glass map-readers are quite unusual and rarely found. It is fully encased in it's heavy wooden and metal enforced box. Hailing from betwe...

A handsome and most unusual magnifying glass in a winning and highly sought-after combination of English silver plate and Shagreen. The ferrule frame and terminal are all silver pl...

A magnificent magnifying glass by the creme de la creme of English retailer's, Asprey of Bond Street, London. The silver is fully hallmarked for London 1928 together with the maker'...