Antique Magnifying Glasses

This early bronze hand crafted magnifying glass in fine as found condition.Works great !

Measures almost 9 inches long x 3 3/4 inches diameter across magnifying glass itself. Metal surround holds glass itself.

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

Edwardian Period, sterling Silver and blue guilloche enamel-mounted magnifying glass, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1904, Allen and Darwin Silver - makers.

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

A very fine antique chinese export magnifying glass. The handle constructed from bone and heavily carved with foliage, finger handles and shell style butt.

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

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

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

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

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

A very large George III rosewood gallery magnifying glass, the circular glass within a rosewood frame, the baluster handle screwing into a brass bracket in the rim.

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

Edwardian, sterling silver and deep pink guilloche enamel-mounted magnifying glass, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1905, James Scholes -maker.

This is an antique scholar's magnifying glass. A French, silver plated needlework or reading magnifier, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Art Deco Period, sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel-mounted magnifying glass, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1923, George Henry Biggins - maker.

Handsome letter opener, magnifying glass with alligator handles, sterling mounts.

A lovely little magnifying glass made from solid brass with a handle; the perfect size to pop in the pocket or bag.

A Rare 19th century chinese silver and jade magnifying glass. This finely worked and intricately designed hand magnifying glass dates to circa 1880 and was made in China.

A Large Magnifying Glass with a Carved Bone Sculpture Belonging to the Sassoon Family in the Late 19th Century.

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

This large American Victorian standing magnifying glass is encased in a carved and turned walnut frame and is adjustable to height with a wooden screw set device.

Art Deco Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Silver Plate 1930s Sometimes, the only quality an item really needs is beauty - and this art deco magnifying glass has it all.

Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Solid Wood 1920s Magnificent early 20th century magnifying glass in solid wood and inlaid mother of pearl.

Antique 19th Century Oriental style solid silver and spinach jade very large magnifying glass. The lens is housed in a silver mount with engraved floral decoration, while the spinach...

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

A rare and exceptional antique Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze Graduate pattern magnifying glass By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Cent...

A handsome antique English magnifying glass / bullseye lens on stand which pivots on a ball and socket fitting, moving around with ease.

A magical antique 9ct gold opal set magnifying glass pendant. It is a larger piece much larger than say a quizzing glass and is more the size of a traditional small magnifying glass...

A smart and elegant magnifying glass with polished nickel and brass fittings and an attractive dark cognac coloured and textured leather covered handle to emulate crocodile skin.

DETAILS: extravagant authentic Chanel necklace with CC magnifying glass pendant on baroque pearl and stationed crystal chain The thick gold rope chain is 18" length, 36” doubled The ...

An important, and extremely rare, early George III Gold & Enamel Magnifying Glass, with original red leather case. Made almost certainly in London circa 1770.

Elevate a desk or library setting with this elegant antique French magnifying glass, crafted circa 1870 and notable for its exceptional scale and refined neoclassical design.

Art Deco desk/table top adjustable magnifying glass. A 7" diameter double convex lens in an open topped brass frame suspended between two vertical posts rising from a stepped two-tie...

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

A fine oil portrait of a man with a magnifying glass in hand, after Rembrandt Harmensz Van Rijn (1606-1669).

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.

A delicate pair of handmade brass ladies magnifying wire rim eye glasses from the American Civil War era, circa 1860.

DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements: Chain Length approx. 32" Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMAT...

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...

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...

DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Collection 23 Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: 34 inches long Comes with box IMPORT...

DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Length: 30” Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: T...

DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements: chain length approx. 36" Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATI...

Steel top opens and magnifying glass pieces are stored inside.

A pair of Wunderkammer round shape magnifying glasses for scientific purpose with black wooden frames, mounted over a black wooden bases.

Unique painting with city view probably Stobwasser. Oil on metal. Magnifying glass. A masterpiece. To the smallest detail, finely painted.

Victorian magnifier depicting a woman's head adorned with a 14-karat gold wire necklace with one diamond and diamond eyes on a 12.5" ebony stem with a 3.5" dia brass-plated magnifyin...

Thirty two round steel elements make up an ornamental outer frame that surrounds the inner grooved frame which holds the magnifying glass. Each of the thirty two elements is connecte...

This signal cannon can be set to ignite with the sun through the attached magnifying glass- which can be adjusted for different seasons or time of the day.

Antique ”The Collector” Painting Signed by Navarro The painting depicts an older, balding man with a long white beard, closely examining a small object with a magnifying glass. A...

This work is unbelievable! You have to use a magnifying glass for embroidery. Bag part dimensions embroidery 15 x 15 cm, cognac colored stripe 50 cm long x 3 cm embroidery, the black...

This is only apparent upon very close inspection with a magnifying glass and does not detract from the appeal of the earrings.

Can only be seen with a magnifying glass. Including certificate of authenticity.

Other details include the intricate lace trim on her collar, sleeves and cap, the dainty blue bodice ribbon, the chain and magnifying glass around her neck and small brooch under her...

Originally used as portable magnifying glasses, quizzing glasses were worn around the neck or attached to a chatalaine.

Consisting of a large horseshoe-shaped base with preparation table that allows you to move the preparation without touching it, a magnifying glass system, mirror and condenser, in it...