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Victorian 14k Repoussé Magnifying Glass
Victorian 14k Repoussé Magnifying Glass

Victorian 14k Repoussé Magnifying Glass

Located in Narberth, PA

A simply lovely and unusual magnifying glass from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian
Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian

Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian

Located in New York, NY

A metal magnifying glass with seashell handle, circa early to mid-20th century. Piece has a metal

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Metal

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass
Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass

By George Hope

Located in New York, NY

Large, Edwardian, sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel-mounted magnifying glass, Birmingham

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass
Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass

By Allen & Darwin Silver 1

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian Period, sterling Silver and blue guilloche enamel-mounted magnifying glass, Sheffield

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Metal

English Victorian Boar's Tooth Magnifying Glass
English Victorian Boar's Tooth Magnifying Glass

English Victorian Boar's Tooth Magnifying Glass

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian silver-plate magnifying glass with a boar's tooth handle (silver marking/chip to

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Bone

Antique Chinese Export Carved Bone & Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass
Antique Chinese Export Carved Bone & Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass

Antique Chinese Export Carved Bone & Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very fine antique chinese export magnifying glass. The handle constructed from bone and heavily

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19th Century Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Magnifying Glass on Stand, 19th Century
Magnifying Glass on Stand, 19th Century

Magnifying Glass on Stand, 19th Century

Located in Vosselaar, BE

Magnifying glasses are already recorded as far back as the Ancient Greeks. Troughout history they

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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Softwood, Walnut

Edwardian Silver-Mounted Magnifying Glass, Birmingham, 1901
Edwardian Silver-Mounted Magnifying Glass, Birmingham, 1901

Edwardian Silver-Mounted Magnifying Glass, Birmingham, 1901

Located in Spencertown, NY

The curling glass handle with silver mount connecting to magnifying glass.

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Silver

Silver Plate Victorian Repoussé Magnifying Glass
Silver Plate Victorian Repoussé Magnifying Glass

Silver Plate Victorian Repoussé Magnifying Glass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful Silver Plated magnifying glass with ornate handle of Repousse Silver. A Wonderful

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Early 20th Century European Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Sterling Silver Bone Magnifying Glass England 1894
Sterling Silver Bone Magnifying Glass England 1894

Sterling Silver Bone Magnifying Glass England 1894

Located in New York, NY

A fine sterling silver and bone magnifying glass from England 1894. Stamped with makers marks.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Silver

Jade and Sterling Silver Large Magnifying Glass
Jade and Sterling Silver Large Magnifying Glass

Jade and Sterling Silver Large Magnifying Glass

By Edward Farmer

Located in New York, NY

Jade and sterling silver large magnifying glass, early 20th century. Makers mark for Edward

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Early 20th Century American Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

Very Large George III Rosewood Gallery Magnifying Glass
Very Large George III Rosewood Gallery Magnifying Glass

Very Large George III Rosewood Gallery Magnifying Glass

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A very large George III rosewood gallery magnifying glass, the circular glass within a rosewood

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Brass

19th Century Magnifying Glass with Hand Carved Yorkie Handle
19th Century Magnifying Glass with Hand Carved Yorkie Handle

19th Century Magnifying Glass with Hand Carved Yorkie Handle

Located in High Point, NC

19th century magnifying glass with a hand turned brass and hand-carved Yorkie handle from England

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Deep Pink Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass
Edwardian Sterling Silver and Deep Pink Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Deep Pink Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian, sterling silver and deep pink guilloche enamel-mounted magnifying glass, Sheffield

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass
Art Deco Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass

Art Deco Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Period, sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel-mounted magnifying glass, Sheffield

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Small Antique English Brass Magnifying Glass c.1910
Small Antique English Brass Magnifying Glass c.1910

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

Category

1910s British Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass, circa 1880
19th Century Chinese Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass, circa 1880

19th Century Chinese Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass, circa 1880

Located in Central England, GB

A Rare 19th century chinese silver and jade magnifying glass. This finely worked and intricately

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Silver

A Large Victorian Mahogany Gallery or Magnifying Glass, 19th Century
A Large Victorian Mahogany Gallery or Magnifying Glass, 19th Century

A Large Victorian Mahogany Gallery or Magnifying Glass, 19th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

A very large Georgian or Victorian mahogany gallery or magnifying glass. The circular glass within

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1860s British Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

A Late 19th Century Sassoon Family Magnifying Glass
A Late 19th Century Sassoon Family Magnifying Glass

A Late 19th Century Sassoon Family Magnifying Glass

Located in New York, NY

A Large Magnifying Glass with a Carved Bone Sculpture Belonging to the Sassoon Family in the Late

Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Large Horn Handle Magnifying Glass desk Accessory
Antique Victorian Large Horn Handle Magnifying Glass desk Accessory

Antique Victorian Large Horn Handle Magnifying Glass desk Accessory

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Large Horn Magnifying Glass. This was purchased from an estate and appears to be early

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Glass

American Victorian Walnut Cased Standing Magnifying Glass
American Victorian Walnut Cased Standing Magnifying Glass

American Victorian Walnut Cased Standing Magnifying Glass

Located in Hudson, NY

This large American Victorian standing magnifying glass is encased in a carved and turned walnut

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Art Deco Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Silver Plate 1930s
Art Deco Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Silver Plate 1930s

Art Deco Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Silver Plate 1930s

Located in Meer, VAN

Art Deco Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Silver Plate 1930s Sometimes, the only quality an

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Solid Wood 1920s
Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Solid Wood 1920s

Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Solid Wood 1920s

Located in Meer, VAN

Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Solid Wood 1920s Magnificent early 20th century magnifying

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Through the Lens: 19th Century Standing Magnifying Glass
Through the Lens: 19th Century Standing Magnifying Glass

Through the Lens: 19th Century Standing Magnifying Glass

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully crafted 19th-century standing magnifying glass, featuring a circular lens mounted

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Pale Celadon Ruki-Shaped Chinese Jade Hairpin / Magnifying Glass
Antique Pale Celadon Ruki-Shaped Chinese Jade Hairpin / Magnifying Glass

Antique Pale Celadon Ruki-Shaped Chinese Jade Hairpin / Magnifying Glass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique jade mounted as a magnifying glass. In the form of a Ruki shaped hairpin. The glass

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Early 20th Century Chinese Gilded Age Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Jade

19th Century French Pewter Magnifying Glass with Laurel Leaf Decor
19th Century French Pewter Magnifying Glass with Laurel Leaf Decor

19th Century French Pewter Magnifying Glass with Laurel Leaf Decor

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant and unusual, antique magnifying glass was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1870. The

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Pewter

Brass Pivoting Bullseye Magnifying Glass / Lens on Stand c.1915
Brass Pivoting Bullseye Magnifying Glass / Lens on Stand c.1915

Brass Pivoting Bullseye Magnifying Glass / Lens on Stand c.1915

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome antique English magnifying glass / bullseye lens on stand which pivots on a ball and

Category

1910s British Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Brass

Antique 9k gold and Opal magnifying glass pendant, Victorian
Antique 9k gold and Opal magnifying glass pendant, Victorian

Antique 9k gold and Opal magnifying glass pendant, Victorian

Located in NEWARK, GB

A magical antique 9ct gold opal set magnifying glass pendant. It is a larger piece much larger

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Smart Antique Magnifying Glass by P H Vogel & Co. c.1920
Smart Antique Magnifying Glass by P H Vogel & Co. c.1920

Smart Antique Magnifying Glass by P H Vogel & Co. c.1920

By P.H. Vogel & Co.

Located in Bath, GB

A smart and elegant magnifying glass with polished nickel and brass fittings and an attractive dark

Category

1920s British Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Brass

Chanel Vintage Pearl Crystal Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace XL
Chanel Vintage Pearl Crystal Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace XL

Chanel Vintage Pearl Crystal Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace XL

By Chanel

Located in Bellevue, WA

DETAILS: extravagant authentic Chanel necklace with CC magnifying glass pendant on baroque pearl

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Gold

George III Gold & Enamel Magnifying Glass with Red Leather Case, circa 1770
George III Gold & Enamel Magnifying Glass with Red Leather Case, circa 1770

George III Gold & Enamel Magnifying Glass with Red Leather Case, circa 1770

Located in London, GB

An important, and extremely rare, early George III Gold & Enamel Magnifying Glass, with original

Category

18th Century English George III Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Table or Desk Top Brass Mounted 7" Double Convex Magnifying Glass
Art Deco Table or Desk Top Brass Mounted 7" Double Convex Magnifying Glass

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 Glasses

Materials

Brass

Asprey Art Deco Sterling Silver & Shagreen Magnifying Glass
Asprey Art Deco Sterling Silver & Shagreen Magnifying Glass

Asprey Art Deco Sterling Silver & Shagreen Magnifying Glass

By Asprey International Limited

Located in Bath, GB

A magnificent magnifying glass by the creme de la creme of English retailer's, Asprey of Bond

Category

1920s British Art Deco Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Charlie Chaplin Magnifier Magnifying Glass
Sterling Charlie Chaplin Magnifier Magnifying Glass

Sterling Charlie Chaplin Magnifier Magnifying Glass

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Magnifier with ebony wood handle with sterling silver head accent reminiscent of Charlie Chaplin. Marked: Sterling. The magnifier portion is a later addition to the vintage handle.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver, Chrome

Large Antique Mid 19th Century Mahogany Magnifying Glass
Large Antique Mid 19th Century Mahogany Magnifying Glass

Large Antique Mid 19th Century Mahogany Magnifying Glass

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

A rare Large Victorian Magnifying or Looking Glass, Made from Mahogany Wood all in origianal

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Mahogany

Historical Civil War Era Brass Frame Ladies Magnifying Glasses
Historical Civil War Era Brass Frame Ladies Magnifying Glasses

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 Glasses

Materials

Brass

Chanel Vintage Gold CC Logos Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace
Chanel Vintage Gold CC Logos Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace

Chanel Vintage Gold CC Logos Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Bellevue, WA

DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain 32 inches long Comes with box IMPORTANT INFOR...

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Early 20th Century Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Gold

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

Located in Bath, GB

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...

Category

1910s British Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

Located in Bath, GB

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...

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1910s British Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Brass

Magnifying Desk Lamp
Magnifying Desk Lamp

Magnifying Desk Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Steel top opens and magnifying glass pieces are stored inside.

Category

1910s British Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Steel

A pair of magnifyng glasses, Italy 1870.
A pair of magnifyng glasses, Italy 1870.

A pair of magnifyng glasses, Italy 1870.

Located in Milan, IT

A pair of Wunderkammer round shape magnifying glasses for scientific purpose with black wooden

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Romantic Painting with City View
19th Century Romantic Painting with City View

19th Century Romantic Painting with City View

Located in Berlin, DE

Unique painting with city view probably Stobwasser. Oil on metal. Magnifying glass. A masterpiece

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19th Century English Romantic Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Metal

Victorian Female Bust Wood with Diamond Eyes Magnifier
Victorian Female Bust Wood with Diamond Eyes Magnifier

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

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Brass

Antique Empire Quizzing Glass Forged Iron Polished Cut Steel
Antique Empire Quizzing Glass Forged Iron Polished Cut Steel

Antique Empire Quizzing Glass Forged Iron Polished Cut Steel

Located in Munich, Bavaria

ornamental outer frame that surrounds the inner grooved frame which holds the magnifying glass. Each of the

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1790s French Empire Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Cut Steel

19th Century Solar Signal Cannon on Marble Sundial
19th Century Solar Signal Cannon on Marble Sundial

19th Century Solar Signal Cannon on Marble Sundial

Located in Richmond, VA

can be set to ignite with the sun through the attached magnifying glass- which can be adjusted for

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19th Century Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Marble, Iron

Antique ”The Collector” Painting Signed by Navarro
Antique ”The Collector” Painting Signed by Navarro

Antique ”The Collector” Painting Signed by Navarro

Located in Chicago, IL

with a long white beard, closely examining a small object with a magnifying glass. Antique “The

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Wood

Art Deco 1920s Sterling Silver, Paste and Green Glass Vintage Drop Earrings
Art Deco 1920s Sterling Silver, Paste and Green Glass Vintage Drop Earrings

Art Deco 1920s Sterling Silver, Paste and Green Glass Vintage Drop Earrings

Located in Skelmersdale, GB

apparent upon very close inspection with a magnifying glass and does not detract from the appeal of the

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 18thc French Watercolor Portrait Seated Lady Drawing Castle in Background
Early 18thc French Watercolor Portrait Seated Lady Drawing Castle in Background

Early 18thc French Watercolor Portrait Seated Lady Drawing Castle in Background

Located in Savannah, GA

blue bodice ribbon, the chain and magnifying glass around her neck and small brooch under her chin. She

Category

1820s French Neoclassical Antique Magnifying Glasses

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Paper

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Antique Magnifying Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique magnifying glasses is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique magnifying glasses — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique magnifying glasses available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Art Nouveau and Art Deco antique magnifying glasses are consistently popular styles. Many antique magnifying glasses are appealing in their simplicity, but William Yates, Crisford & Norris and John Biggin produced popular antique magnifying glasses that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Magnifying Glasses?

Antique magnifying glasses can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $629, while the lowest priced sells for $55 and the highest can go for as much as $12,500.
Questions About Antique Magnifying Glasses
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The use of magnifying glasses is linked as far back as the ancient Egyptians. In Egypt, they used crystals or other shiny stones to view small objects better. However, the first magnifying glass crafted for scientific purposes is believed to be designed by Roger Bacon, an English philosopher during the 13th century. Browse a wide selection of vintage magnifying glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A magnifying glass can also be called a loupe. The loupe is a small magnifying device that helps the user see small details. You’ll find a variety of magnifying glasses or loupes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For coin collectors, a magnifying glass range of 10X to 30X is standard. At this range, you can easily examine mint markings and imperfections as well as grade coins. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity when collecting coins. 1stDibs partners with only top-vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Mercury glass, often known as "silvered glass," is an antique decorative art glass made by glassmakers in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), England and America from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. These are blown glass artworks with hollow interiors, the majority of which are double-walled.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    There are many famous antique glass companies. Some examples include Baccarat, Barovier, Christofle, Emile Galle, Lalique, La Rochere, Mappin & Webb, Muller Frères and Moser. To be considered antique, glassware must be at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique piece of stained glass could range in price from $2,000 to $100,000 depending on the style, its condition and much more. It is used in making decorative windows and other objects through which light passes. Find a collection of vintage antique stained glass on 1stDibs.