What is the best magnifying glass?

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.

What are magnifying glasses called?

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.

Which magnifying glass do coin collectors use?

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.

What was the first documented use of magnifying glasses?

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.

What is Sommerso art glass?

Sommerso art glass is glassware that has two or more layers of color in the piece that don’t mix together. Associated with Murano glass, sommerso is Italian for “submerged.” Find a collection of Sommerso art glass on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.

What is MCM art glass?

MCM art glass is a shortened form of the phrase mid-century modern art glass. It describes works of art produced out of glass by artisans working during the middle of the 20th century. You'll find a variety of MCM art glass on 1stDibs.

What does glass mean in art?

In art, glass usually refers to decorative objects that are considered glass art. This means that they consist entirely or primarily out of glass, a hard brittle inorganic substance made out of natural materials like sand and limestone. Find a range of glass art on 1stDibs.

Is art glass valuable?

Whether art glass is valuable depends on a number of factors. Who the maker is, what type of piece it is, how old it is, its condition, the number of pieces made and the current demand can all influence the price. A certified appraiser can help you determine how much a specific piece is worth. On 1stDibs, find a collection of art glass pieces.

What is the art of making glass called?

The art of making glass is called glassblowing. The name comes from the traditional glassmaking method of blowing through a long tube called a blowpipe to shape molten glass. Historians believe that glassblowing dates back to ancient Rome. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of glassware.

Is stained glass Art Nouveau?

Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.

Are stained glass windows Art Deco?

Yes, stained glass windows are indeed Art Deco. Between the 1920s and 1950s, color was an integral part of the movement, and stained glass, with its gorgeous hues, was highly celebrated. Find an assortment of stained glass windows from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if a glass art piece is hand blown?

One way to tell if you have a piece of genuine hand-blown glass is to locate the pontil mark. This is a scar usually found on the bottom of the piece where the pontil was broken off from the glass object. An absence of this scar may indicate your glass piece was mold-blown. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary hand-blown glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Art 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

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

$775

H 7 in Dm 3 in

Mick Jagger with Magnifying Glass

Located in London, GB

Mick Jagger with Magnifying Glass Photo from Global Archives Paper size 24 x 24" / 60 x 60cm

Category

1970s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Mick Jagger with Magnifying Glass, 1970 (printed later)

$2,355

H 24 in W 24 in

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

Antique 1880s Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14k Repoussé Magnifying Glass

$1,910

Large European 1930's Nautical Map Reader Magnifying Glass

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This European set of two nautical magnifying glass map-readers are quite unusual and rarely found

Category

Vintage 1930s German Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Large European 1930's Nautical Map Reader Magnifying Glass

$2,000 Sale Price

20% Off

H 5.95 in W 15.8 in D 15.8 in

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

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Asprey Art Deco Sterling Silver & Shagreen Magnifying Glass

$2,883

H 7.75 in W 3.63 in D 0.63 in

Selbstporträt mit Lupe (rot) / Selfportrait with blue magnifying glass (blue)

By Fritz Aigner

Located in Wien, 9

Extremely rare testprint (unique piece). In the testprints the eye trough the glass in become a

Category

1970s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Etching

Fritz Aigner
Selbstporträt mit Lupe (rot) / Selfportrait with blue magnifying glass (blue), 1970

$1,048

H 12.6 in W 9.73 in

Art Deco Shagreen & Silver Plated Magnifying Glass c.1930

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome and most unusual magnifying glass in a winning and highly sought-after combination of

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Shagreen & Silver Plated Magnifying Glass c.1930

$1,029

H 8.13 in W 3.63 in D 0.75 in

Maitland Smith Art Nouveau Style Large Standing Brass Nautilus Magnifying Glass

By Maitland Smith

Located in Doylestown, PA

Maitland Smith Art Nouveau style large standing nautilus magnifying glass. Lots of intricate

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Art Nouveau Style Large Standing Brass Nautilus Magnifying Glass

$450

H 8.5 in W 6.5 in D 2.5 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Gilded Age Vanity Items

Materials

Jade

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

$5,950

W 2.09 in D 0.67 in L 7.88 in

Art Deco Chrome Desk Top Magnifying Glass Art deco, swan neck, bendy

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Art Deco Chrome Desk Top Magnifying Glass Art deco, swan neck, bendy desk desktop magnifier in a

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Chrome Desk Top Magnifying Glass Art deco, swan neck, bendy

$762 / item

H 19 in W 6 in D 5 in

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 Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

$3,950

H 14.75 in W 13 in D 3.38 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver Plate

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

$995

H 0.79 in W 8.47 in D 3.94 in

Hermes Vintage Leather and Bronze Desk Magnifying Glass

By Hermès

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Vintage Hermes Leather and Bronze Desk Magnifying Glass Elegant gilt bronze magnifying glass with

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Hermes Vintage Leather and Bronze Desk Magnifying Glass

$1,500

H 8.67 in Dm 3.94 in

Vintage Platinum 950- Natural diamond Quizzing/Eye Magnifying glass.

Located in New York, NY

Platinum - Natural diamond Quizzing/Eye Magnifying Glass Metal Type: Platinum 950 Total Item

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Platinum 950- Natural diamond Quizzing/Eye Magnifying glass.

$1,900

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

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Solid Wood 1920s

$1,190

H 1.97 in W 4.34 in D 11.03 in

Rare Antique English Mammoth Map or Library Magnifying Glass, circa 1930

Located in Bath, GB

Wow, you need to hands to lift this mammoth magnifying glass, a great look for the library and a

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Rare Antique English Mammoth Map or Library Magnifying Glass, circa 1930

$1,812 Sale Price

20% Off

H 17.5 in W 9.5 in D 1.5 in

Fahrenheit 451 (entire text)

By Karyn Mannix

Located in East Hampton, NY

Bar Code Series A definite "conversation" piece of art. Comes with a magnifying glass. Each piece

Category

2010s New Media More Prints

Materials

Archival Paper

Karyn Mannix
Fahrenheit 451 (entire text), 2025

$550

H 48 in W 24 in D 1 in

Of Mice & Men (entire text)

By Karyn Mannix

Located in East Hampton, NY

Of Mice & Men Bar Code Series A definite "conversation" piece of art. Comes with a magnifying glass

Category

2010s New Media More Prints

Materials

Archival Paper

Karyn Mannix
Of Mice & Men (entire text), 2025

$550

H 48 in W 24 in D 1 in

Death in Venice (entire text)

By Karyn Mannix

Located in East Hampton, NY

Of Mice & Men Bar Code Series A definite "conversation" piece of art. Comes with a magnifying glass

Category

2010s New Media More Prints

Materials

Archival Paper

Karyn Mannix
Death in Venice (entire text), 2025

$550

H 48 in W 24 in D 1 in

La Bella Venezia

By John Taylor Arms

Located in Middletown, NY

Connecticut studio. Arms admired the craftsmanship of medieval art and, aided by magnifying glasses, used fine

Category

1930s American Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

John Taylor Arms
La Bella Venezia, 1930

$6,000

H 7.125 in W 16.5 in

Recent Sales

Gold Purse Magnifying Glass

Located in New York, NY

Slim allover textured 18K yellow gold magnifying glass. When closed, it looks like a slender

Category

Vintage 1930s American More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Gold Purse Magnifying Glass

W 1.25 in L 2.5 in

Tied Letters with Butterfly and Magnifying Glass

Located in London, GB

Original painting by Scottish artist Rachel Ross Rachel’s extraordinary still life paintings need no introduction. Well known for her immaculately described silver ware and cooking u...

Category

2010s Other Art Style Still-life Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Board

Rachel Ross
Tied Letters with Butterfly and Magnifying Glass

H 17 in W 16 in

Vintage HERMES Gold Horse Head Art Deco Paperweight Magnifying Glass

By Hermès

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage HERMES Gold Horse Head Art Deco Paperweight Magnifying Glass Measurements: Horse Head

Category

1970s French For The Desk

Vintage HERMES Gold Horse Head Art Deco Paperweight Magnifying Glass

Victorian Monocle Magnifying Glass Diamonds Gold Pendant Necklace

Located in Viana do Castelo, PT

A magnificent Portuguese made, Monocle or magnifying glass in Gold and Diamond Encrusted. A

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Monocle Magnifying Glass Diamonds Gold Pendant Necklace

H 2.37 in D 1.46 in

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass, Art Nouveau Style, Boxed

By Alfred Clark

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

silverware. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver magnifying glass/hand lens has a plain

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass, Art Nouveau Style, Boxed

H 0.6 in Dm 3.4 in

Asprey Art Deco Sterling Silver & Shagreen Magnifying Glass - 1932

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in Bath, GB

A magnificent magnifying glass by the creme de la creme of English silversmith's and retailer's

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Asprey Art Deco Sterling Silver & Shagreen Magnifying Glass - 1932

H 7 in W 3.38 in D 0.63 in

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

Located in New York, NY

Large, Art Deco, sterling silver-mounted deep cobalt blue guilloche enamel magnifying glass

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

H 8.25 in Dm 3.75 in

Art Deco Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass

By Cooper Brothers & Sons

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful, Art Deco, sterling silver and white and blue guilloche enamel-mounted magnifying glass

Category

Vintage 1910s Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Enamel, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass

H 8.25 in Dm 3.75 in

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

By Henry C. Davis

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco, sterling silver and deep blue guilloche enamel-mounted magnifying glass, Birmingham

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

H 6.5 in Dm 2.13 in

Sterling Silver Letter Opener and Magnifying Glass

By Shreve, Crump & Low

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A fabulous Art Deco letter opener and magnifying glass by Shreve, Crump & Low of San Francisco. A

Category

Vintage 1920s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Letter Opener and Magnifying Glass

H 9 in Dm 1.5 in

French Silver Plated Figural Magnifying Glass, Horse

Located in Bath, GB

A lovely and most unusual magnifying glass, the handled modelled as a horse's head. It has just

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

French Silver Plated Figural Magnifying Glass, Horse

H 5 in W 3.25 in D 0.5 in

English Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Handled Magnifying Glass, 1935

By Broadway Silversmiths

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome large magnifying glass with an English sterling silver handle fully hallmarked on the

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Nickel

English Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Handled Magnifying Glass, 1935

H 9 in W 3.5 in D 0.63 in

Antique Library Magnifier, English, Brass, Specimen Magnifying Glass, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique library magnifier. An English, bronze lepidopterists or specimen magnifying

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Library Magnifier, English, Brass, Specimen Magnifying Glass, Victorian

H 1.58 in Dm 4.34 in

Art Deco Folding Magnifying Glass, circa 1920

Located in Bath, GB

A very glamorous magnifying glass made from a white metal (unmarked but tests as silver) with

Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Art Deco Folding Magnifying Glass, circa 1920

H 2.63 in W 2.25 in D 0.75 in

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass, Repousse

Located in NEWARK, GB

A gorgeous antique, Victorian sterling silver handled magnifying glass. It has a decorative

Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass, Repousse

W 2.5 in L 6 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

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Magnifying Glass w/ Art Nouveau Nude, ca. 1910

H 8.5 in W 3 in D 0.5 in

Vintage Cartier Gold Desk Clock with Magnifying Glass

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rare vintage yellow gold clock with magnifying glass for reading created by Cartier in the 1930's

Category

French Desk Accessories

Vintage Cartier Gold Desk Clock with Magnifying Glass

Art Nouveau Yellow Gold Magnifying Glass Pendant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful magnifying glass that can be put on a chain and worn as a pendant. Made of 14 karat

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Yellow Gold Magnifying Glass Pendant

W 2.25 in Dm 2.25 in L 5.25 in

1940s Art Deco Modern Hand Magnifying Glass Brass and Bakelite

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Magnifying glass Vintage Regency Art Deco Magnifying Glass in Brass Bakelite Plastic Black and

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

1940s Art Deco Modern Hand Magnifying Glass Brass and Bakelite

H 1 in W 4 in D 10 in

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

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade, Silver

Chinese Export Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass, C.1890

L 6 in

1960s Vintage Hermès “Eye Of Cleopatra” Desk Magnifying Glass

By Hermès

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a desk magnifying glass designed by Jean Cocteau for Hermes in 1960’s. It represents the

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate

1960s Vintage Hermès “Eye Of Cleopatra” Desk Magnifying Glass

W 2.76 in L 4.14 in

Art Deco Lighted Magnifying Mirror

Located in Westport, CT

Art Deco polished chrome and light magnifying double sided glass cover, skyscraper design, in all

Category

Vintage 1930s American Table Mirrors

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Lighted Magnifying Mirror

H 8.75 in W 9.25 in D 4 in

Pair of Lacquered Antler Magnifying Glasses

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Pair of beautifully lacquered authentic antler magnifying glasses, choose one or both. The

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Scientific Instruments

Materials

Antler

Pair of Lacquered Antler Magnifying Glasses

H 17.5 in Dm 4 in

Fancy Crystal Handle Magnifying Glass in Brass Surround Regency Art Deco, 1950s

By Baccarat

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Rare fancy crystal handle magnifying glass in brass surround Regency Art Deco, 1950s Spectacular

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Fancy Crystal Handle Magnifying Glass in Brass Surround Regency Art Deco, 1950s

H 13 in W 4 in D 2 in

Large English Art Deco Shagreen-Mounted Magnifying Glass or Map Reader

Located in Queens, NY

Large English Art Deco round magnifying glass-mounted in a square platform composed of cream

Category

Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Large English Art Deco Shagreen-Mounted Magnifying Glass or Map Reader

H 5 in W 12 in D 12 in

Bamboo Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Desk Set.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Deco style magnifying glass and letter opener are brass mounted in ornately decorated settings. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Bamboo Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Desk Set.

H 5.5 in W 7.75 in D 4.5 in

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Magnifying Glass

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze magnifying glass By Tiffany Studios

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Magnifying Glass

H 0.75 in W 9 in D 4.25 in

Antique sterling silver and shagreen handled magnifying glass made in 1923

Located in London, London

Magnifying Glass, features a shagreen handle, and is plain in design. The magnifying glass measures 6.25

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique sterling silver and shagreen handled magnifying glass made in 1923

H 0.99 in W 6.11 in D 3.55 in

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 brass fittings and an attractive black textured

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

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

H 8.25 in W 3.5 in D 0.75 in

Huge Rare Antique English Magnifying Glass Lens circa 1910 Decorative Stand

Located in London, GB

Huge rare antique English magnifying glass lens circa 1910 decorative stand. For sale in this

Category

Vintage 1910s British Folk Art Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Huge Rare Antique English Magnifying Glass Lens circa 1910 Decorative Stand

H 22 in W 9 in D 4 in

Art Deco Sterling Silver Combination Magnifying Glass or Letter Opener

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco, sterling silver, combination magnifying glass or letter opener, The Gorham Manufacturing

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Combination Magnifying Glass or Letter Opener

H 9.13 in Dm 2.25 in

Art Deco Sterling Silver Handled, Pink Guilloche Enamel Magnifying Glass

By William Yates

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco, sterling silver handled, pink guilloche enamel mounted magnifying glass, Sheffield

Category

Vintage 1910s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Sterling Silver Handled, Pink Guilloche Enamel Magnifying Glass

H 7.5 in Dm 3.13 in

Art Deco Sterling Silver and Deep Pink Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass

By H. Matthews

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco, sterling silver and deep pink guilloche enamel-mounted magnifying glass, Birmingham

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Sterling Silver and Deep Pink Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass

H 7.25 in Dm 3.13 in

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

By John Biggin

Located in New York, NY

Lovely, Art Deco, sterling silver and deep lavender guilloche enamel-mounted magnifying glass

Category

Vintage 1910s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

H 7.25 in Dm 3 in

Art Deco Sterling Silver and Light Turquoise Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass

By W I Broadway & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco, sterling silver and light turquoise guilloche enamel-mounted magnifying glass, Birmingham

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Sterling Silver and Light Turquoise Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass

H 6.5 in Dm 2.5 in

Art Deco Sterling Silver and Green Guilloche Enamel Mounted Magnifying Glass

By H. Matthews

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco, sterling silver and green guilloche enamel-mounted magnifying glass, Birmingham., England

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Sterling Silver and Green Guilloche Enamel Mounted Magnifying Glass

H 7.5 in Dm 3 in

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

By Charles S. Green & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco, sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel magnifying glass, Birmingham, England, year

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

H 6 in Dm 2 in

Lovely Art Deco All Sterling Silver and Pink Guilloche Enamel Magnifying Glass

Located in New York, NY

Lovely, Art Deco, all sterling silver and pink guilloche enamel magnifying glass, Birmingham

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Enamel, Sterling Silver

Lovely Art Deco All Sterling Silver and Pink Guilloche Enamel Magnifying Glass

H 4.75 in Dm 2 in

Obey Magnifying Glass Cream Edition Letterpress Paper Street Art

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Draper, UT

: 2021 Class: Art Print Run: 350 Technique: Letterpress Paper: Fine Art Cream Cotton Paper Size: 10 X 13

Category

2010s Pop Art More Prints

Materials

Screen

Shepard Fairey
Obey Magnifying Glass Cream Edition Letterpress Paper Street Art, 2021

H 13 in W 10 in

Vintage Brass Crab Magnifying Glass

Located in Cordova, SC

Vintage magnifying glass encased in a brass crab. It’s in great shape, and as you can tell in the

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Other Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Crab Magnifying Glass

H 1 in W 5.5 in D 4 in

Magnifying Glass with Carved Burl Wood and Brass Finial Handle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Magnifying glass with carved wooden handle and brass finial - a compliment to any desk or work

Category

20th Century English Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Magnifying Glass with Carved Burl Wood and Brass Finial Handle

H 10 in W 4 in D 1 in

Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a sterling silver magnifying glass. The magnifying area is a round glass framed with silver

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass

H 17 in W 4 in D 1.5 in

Jewelry Magnifying Glass Margherita Burgener Necklace Loop

By Margherita Burgener

Located in Valenza , IT

Magnifying Glass Delivered with Margherita Burgener Italian handmade fitted box, certificate of origin and

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Cut Steel, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jewelry Magnifying Glass Margherita Burgener Necklace Loop

Gump's Jade Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener

By Gump's San Francisco

Located in Southbury, CT

A vintage (circa 1980s) Gump's San Francisco letter opener and magnifying glass pair created in

Category

Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Contemporary Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade

Gump's Jade Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener

Pair of Huge Mounted Magnifying Lenses

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Pair of large polished magnifying lenses, mounted on removable museum mounts. Age expected wear

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English More Folk Art

Materials

Glass

Pair of Huge Mounted Magnifying Lenses

H 18.51 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in

Tiffany & Company Vintage Sterling and Wood Magnifying Glass

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980 Tiffany & Company Magnifying Glass, A sterling silver capped Wood Handle and a Sterling

Category

Vintage 1980s American Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Company Vintage Sterling and Wood Magnifying Glass

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Art Deco Antiquities

Materials

Gold

Gold Single Monocle Magnifyer Opening into a Lorgnette

H 5.5 in W 2.75 in D 0.13 in

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Sea Shell Magnifying Glass

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Sea Shell Magnifying Glass

H 1.08 in W 1.92 in D 2.31 in

1960s Vintage Hermès “Eye Of Cleopatra” Desk Magnifying Glass

By Hermès

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

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1960s Vintage Hermès “Eye Of Cleopatra” Desk Magnifying Glass

W 2.76 in L 4.14 in

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

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Materials

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English Art Nouveau Sheffield Sterling Silver Mounted Large Magnifying Glass

H 8.5 in W 4 in D 0.6 in

Hand Held Magnifying Glass with Faceted Glass Handle

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Hand Held Magnifying Glass with Faceted Glass Handle A lovely piece for your study in good

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Materials

Glass

Hand Held Magnifying Glass with Faceted Glass Handle

H 8 in W 3 in D 6 in

Handheld Petite Magnifying Glass Antique Vintage Sculptural Brass

Located in Chula Vista, CA

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Vintage 1940s Art Deco More Desk Accessories

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Metal, Brass

Handheld Petite Magnifying Glass Antique Vintage Sculptural Brass

H 0.5 in W 2 in D 5.5 in

Hermes Vintage Leather and Bronze Desk Magnifying Glass

By Hermès

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Hermes Vintage Leather and Bronze Desk Magnifying Glass Preowned original unrestored vintage

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Hermes Vintage Leather and Bronze Desk Magnifying Glass

H 4.53 in Dm 2.96 in

Fabulous Vintage Magnifying Glass Braided Bone Handle and Brass

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Bone magnifying glass Fabulous vintage magnifying glass braided bone handle and brass Measures

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Vintage 1940s Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Fabulous Vintage Magnifying Glass Braided Bone Handle and Brass

H 1 in W 4 in D 11 in

Cartier Magnifying Glass Eye Loupe Pasha de Cartier

By Cartier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Cartier magnifying glass eye loupe 'Pasha', SIHH98 Paris, France, 1998 This loupe is in mint

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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

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Cartier Magnifying Glass Eye Loupe Pasha de Cartier

H 4 in Dm 3 in

CHANEL Vintage Gold Metal LOUPE NECKLACE w/ Magnifying Glass

By Chanel

Located in Rome, Rome

- Period/ Era: Circa 1981-1985 - Long gold metal chain necklace with magnifying glass as a

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20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

CHANEL Vintage Gold Metal LOUPE NECKLACE w/ Magnifying Glass

L 33.1 in

1970 English Magnifying Glass with Cream White Bone Handle & Silver Plated Decor

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Mid-Century Modern desk accessory in Art Deco style, magnifying glass with hand carved

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Vintage 1970s British Art Deco Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

1970 English Magnifying Glass with Cream White Bone Handle & Silver Plated Decor

H 7.7 in W 3.6 in D 0.6 in

1970s English Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Desk Set with Bone Handles

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Mid-Century Modern desk accessory set composed of an Art Deco style magnifying glass and

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Vintage 1970s British Art Deco Letter Openers

Materials

Stainless Steel, Silver Plate

1970s English Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Desk Set with Bone Handles

H 8.2 in W 0.5 in D 0.4 in

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Art Magnifying Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of art magnifying glass on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Your living room may not be complete without a piece of art magnifying glass — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An item from our selection of art magnifying glass is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. Gorham Manufacturing Company, Broadway Silversmiths and Cartier each produced at least one beautiful choice in our collection of art magnifying glass that is worth considering.

How Much is a Art Magnifying Glass?

Prices for a piece of art magnifying glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $220 and can go as high as $9,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,088.

Questions About Art Magnifying Glass

What is the best magnifying glass?
1 Answer
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.
What are magnifying glasses called?
1 Answer
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.
Which magnifying glass do coin collectors use?
1 Answer
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.
What was the first documented use of magnifying glasses?
1 Answer
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.
What is Sommerso art glass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Sommerso art glass is glassware that has two or more layers of color in the piece that don’t mix together. Associated with Murano glass, sommerso is Italian for “submerged.” Find a collection of Sommerso art glass on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
What is MCM art glass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
MCM art glass is a shortened form of the phrase mid-century modern art glass. It describes works of art produced out of glass by artisans working during the middle of the 20th century. You'll find a variety of MCM art glass on 1stDibs.
What does glass mean in art?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
In art, glass usually refers to decorative objects that are considered glass art. This means that they consist entirely or primarily out of glass, a hard brittle inorganic substance made out of natural materials like sand and limestone. Find a range of glass art on 1stDibs.
Is art glass valuable?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
Whether art glass is valuable depends on a number of factors. Who the maker is, what type of piece it is, how old it is, its condition, the number of pieces made and the current demand can all influence the price. A certified appraiser can help you determine how much a specific piece is worth. On 1stDibs, find a collection of art glass pieces.
What is the art of making glass called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
The art of making glass is called glassblowing. The name comes from the traditional glassmaking method of blowing through a long tube called a blowpipe to shape molten glass. Historians believe that glassblowing dates back to ancient Rome. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of glassware.
Is stained glass Art Nouveau?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.
Are stained glass windows Art Deco?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, stained glass windows are indeed Art Deco. Between the 1920s and 1950s, color was an integral part of the movement, and stained glass, with its gorgeous hues, was highly celebrated. Find an assortment of stained glass windows from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How can I tell if a glass art piece is hand blown?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
One way to tell if you have a piece of genuine hand-blown glass is to locate the pontil mark. This is a scar usually found on the bottom of the piece where the pontil was broken off from the glass object. An absence of this scar may indicate your glass piece was mold-blown. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary hand-blown glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.