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George III Gallery Magnifying Glass
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George III gallery magnifying glass, the circular glass within a mahogany frame, the baluster
Category
19th Century English George III Antique Magnifying
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Magnifying
Materials
Softwood, Walnut
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.
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Early 20th Century Antique Magnifying
Materials
Sterling Silver, Chrome
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Magnifying
Materials
Jade, Sterling Silver
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
Materials
Silver
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
Materials
Glass, Walnut
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
Materials
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Magnifying Glass
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique bronze Zodiac magnifying glass
By Tiffany Studios (signed on the
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Magnifying
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Magnifying
Materials
Rosewood
Gold Single Monocle Magnifyer Opening into a Lorgnette
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully decorative single monocle or magnifying glass that easily opens to become a Lorgnette
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19th Century Art Deco Antique Magnifying
Materials
Gold
Fancy Silver Plate Edwardian Magnifying Glass, ca. 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is magnifying glass is about the highest quality example you can find. Silver plate over
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Magnifying
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 7.75 in W 3.63 in D 0.63 in
Antique English Brass Cased Folding Magnifying Glass c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A lovely shaped little folding / pocket magnifying glass which folds into a shaped brass case
Category
1920s British Antique Magnifying
Materials
Brass
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H 1.75 in W 1.38 in D 0.25 in
Bronze Magnifying Glass w/ Art Nouveau Nude, ca. 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
This lovely high quality magnifying glass makes a perfect piece for the art nouveau lover, or
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Magnifying
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Export Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass, C.1890
Located in Toronto, ON
Rare Chinese Export Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass, C.1890. The pierced foliate silver frame
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Magnifying
Materials
Jade, Silver
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
Materials
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Category
19th Century Antique Magnifying
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Loupe Tripod Magnifying Glass in Brass, 19th Century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Victorian jewelers or watchmakers magnifying loupe. It is fixed in a very wellmade brass tristand
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Magnifying
Materials
Brass
English Art Nouveau Sheffield Sterling Silver Mounted Large Magnifying Glass
Located in New York, NY
embraced in scrolls, this magnifying glass has its handle in Sheffield sterling silver with maker's marks
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Magnifying
Materials
Stainless Steel, Silver
H 8.5 in W 4 in D 0.6 in
Antique English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A charming little folding loop or magnifying glass made from brass, dating to the early twentieth
Category
1920s British Antique Magnifying
Materials
Brass
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H 1.88 in W 1 in D 0.5 in
Brass Framed Monumental Sized Magnifying Glass with Natural Horn Handle
Located in Savannah, GA
This monumental sized horn handled magnifying glass with brass framework and stem, is of heavy
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Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Magnifying
Materials
Brass
Handsome Letter Opener, Magnifying Glass with Alligator Handles, Sterling Mounts
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome letter opener, magnifying glass with alligator handles, sterling mounts.
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Magnifying
Materials
Silver, Stainless Steel
H 10 in W 4 in D 0.5 in
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Letter Opener & Magnifying Glass
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze letter opener and magnifying glass featuring Zodiac symbols
By Tiffany
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Magnifying
Materials
Bronze
H 0.63 in W 4.25 in D 8.88 in
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
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
English Edwardian Brass Pivoting Magnifying Glass on Stand c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome antique English magnifying glass on stand which pivots on a ball and socket fitting
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Magnifying
Materials
Brass
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H 8.25 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
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
Materials
Silver
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
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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
Materials
Jade
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W 2.09 in D 0.67 in L 7.88 in
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
Materials
Pewter
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
Materials
Brass
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H 2.5 in Dm 5.25 in
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...
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1910s British Antique Magnifying
Materials
Brass
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H 2.75 in Dm 4.25 in
Extra Large Antique Mounted Magic Lantern Condensing / Magnifying / Optical Lens
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful early 20th century magic lantern lens.
It does not matter what the reason is why you like the look and feel or the history of these special lenses. Your fascination could ...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Magnifying
Materials
Brass
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H 3.9 in Dm 9 in
Collection of Seven 19th Century English Brass Magnifying Glasses on Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
This captivating set of seven 19th century English brass magnifying glasses is a testament to the
Category
19th Century English Antique Magnifying
Materials
Brass
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 Edwardian Antique Magnifying
Materials
Brass
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterlin Silver "Padova" Magnifying Glass by Elsa Peretti
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
High quality sterling silver magnifying glass by the Italian designer Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co
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1880s American Minimalist Antique Magnifying
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 6.25 in W 2.5 in D 0.5 in
Historical American Civil War Era Wire Frame Magnifying Eye Glass Spectacles
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A delicate pair of handmade magnifying wire rim eye glasses from the American Civil War era, circa
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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Magnifying
Materials
Metal
H 1.25 in W 5.5 in D 7 in
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
Materials
Gold, Enamel
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H 0.4 in W 1.55 in D 3.5 in
Adjustable Floor Lamp with Magnifying Glass, Faries Lamp Co. circa 1920-1940
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in New York, NY
Extremely rare adjustable floor lamp with original attached magnifying glass, by the Faries Lamp
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Magnifying
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th or Early 19th Century Horn Folding Magnifying Glass or Loupe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique magnifying glass or loupe.
The frame comprised of horn (likely from a steer or
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Early 19th Century Unknown George III Antique Magnifying
Materials
Horn, 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
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Magnifying
Materials
Brass
H 14.75 in W 13 in D 3.38 in
Antique English Folding Brass Linen Thread Counter c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
counter, of course usable to magnify whatever you wish.
Heavy solid cast brass with a good undamaged
Category
1920s British Antique Magnifying
Materials
Brass
Magnifier Accessories Gold Bronce Desktop Eagle Claw Base Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Brass adjustable desk magnifier
20th century
Elegant desktop magnifying glass made of golden
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Early 20th Century French Other Antique Magnifying
Materials
Brass
H 11.03 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Mid-20th Century Brass Table Mirror by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in London, GB
reflecting mirror to one side, and smaller magnifying mirror the to the reverse. The mirror turns left/right
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Magnifying
Materials
Brass, Metal
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
Materials
Cut Steel
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H 2.56 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Antique Marble and Bronze Noonday Cannon Sundial with Terracotta Pedestal
By Alexandre Louis Chevalier de Marolles de Lucé
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
miniature bronze cannon is set off at noon by the sun’s rays, which are magnified through a lens.
This is
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Magnifying
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 44.69 in W 26.19 in D 26.38 in
Mid 19th Century Side Table with fantastic Marquetry
Located in Greven, DE
only be seen with a magnifying glass. Look at the highly magnified detailed photo of the lady, for
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Mid-19th Century French Charles X Antique Magnifying
Materials
Metal
Swiss Gold and Enamel Telescope
Located in New Orleans, LA
telescope is an item of exceptional luxury. The Swiss creation not only provides a magnified view with
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19th Century European Antique Magnifying
Materials
Gold, Enamel
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
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1820s French Neoclassical Antique Magnifying
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Paper
H 13.25 in W 11.25 in D 2 in
Royal Blue Sapphire Pair, 3.82 Carats Total, Loose Gemstones for Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
look. The possibliitles are endless!
Photography magnifies the slight color variation in these
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15th Century and Earlier Artisan Antique Magnifying
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
Antique Rosewood Folding Stereoscope Viewer - Philadelphia Gallery of Fine Arts
Located in Centennial, CO
detachable magnifying glass called a graphoscope.
In good usable condition however there is an old but
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Magnifying
Materials
Brass
H 5.5 in W 24 in D 12 in
Deco Pendent from Early Gray Hound Bus Reading Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
special with them. The winged stainless steel face plate is pure deco and features a magnifying lens. The
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Magnifying
Materials
Stainless Steel
Illuminated Brot Mirophar Table Mirror, France, 1920's
Located in London, GB
created in 1927. The innovation of the Brot was the concept of an illuminated magnifying mirror with
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Magnifying
Materials
Nickel
Three sample pieces of antique petit point embroidery, around 1900
Located in Stuttgart, DE
to use a magnifying glass for embroidery.
Bag part dimensions embroidery 15 x 15 cm, cognac colored
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1880s German Antique Magnifying
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
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Magnifying
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th Century Pair of Baccarat Wall Sconces in Gilt Bronze and Crystal
By Baccarat
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
, with a charming patina, while the endless crystal adornments catch and magnify every ray of light. In
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Magnifying
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Napoleon III Burl and Mother-of-Pearl Cigar Boxe
Located in LEGNY, FR
XIX cigar cellar in magnifying glass and marquetry.
This box has four cigar racks and a drawer. A
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Magnifying
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Burl
Hand-embroidered evening bag, petit point, brass bag hanger around 1900, Germany
Located in Stuttgart, DE
the side stripes. Petit point is a fine magnifying glass work, The bag was embroidered in Germany at
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Magnifying
Original Botanical Treasures: The Orchids of Müller's 1904 Collection
Located in Langweer, NL
magnified view of individual flower parts, emphasizing the scientific value of these illustrations.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Magnifying
Materials
Paper
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H 9.45 in W 5.91 in D 0 in
River landscape, studio of Jan Brueghel the Younger 17th century Antwerp school
Located in PARIS, FR
creates a peaceful atmosphere magnified by a golden sky on the left, transporting the viewer to a natural
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Magnifying
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
The Connoisseur By Georges Croegaert
By Georges Croegaert
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Oil on panel
A Cardinal peers through a magnifying glass at gilded treasures in this exceptional
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19th Century Academic Antique Magnifying
Materials
Oil, Panel
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique magnifying you’re looking for. An antique magnifying — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique magnifying, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique magnifying, those designed in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique magnifying over the years, but those crafted by William Yates, Crisford & Norris and John Biggin are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Prices for an antique magnifying start at $55 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $648.
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