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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
1960s Vintage Hermès “Eye Of Cleopatra” Desk Magnifying Glass
By Hermès
Located in Vilnius, LT
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
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
Category
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Paperweights
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
Category
Vintage 1910s British Paperweights
Materials
Brass
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H 2.75 in Dm 4.25 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
Category
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Brass Frame Desk Magnifying Glass with Horn Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Horn Handle desk style magnifying glass with brass framework and stem. The horn is quite
Category
20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
Desk Accessories Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Desk Set with 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Desk Accessories Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Desk Set with 1970 Excellent vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Carl Aubock, rare magnifying glass and desk weight. Vienna, 1960s.
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Rare magnifying glass and desk weight in the shape of a nut.
Vienna, 1960s
Dia: 10cm wide
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Paperweights
Materials
Metal
Victorian Style Magnifying Glass
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a round magnifying glass with long handle. The magnifying glass is enframed in gilt metal
Category
20th Century Unknown Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
English Brass Desk Set Letter Opener and Magnifying Glass
Located in New Orleans, LA
English Brass Desk Set Letter Opener and Magnifying Glass
Category
20th Century English Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
Magnifying Glass in Brass with Crystal Handle
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial crystal and brass magnifying glass, circa mid to late-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Hermes Equestrian Magnifying Glass, 1960s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant equestrian Hermès magnifying glass with Hermès Paris stamped on the base. Features an
Category
Vintage 1960s French Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Brass Carved Magnifying Glass with Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass magnifying glass with handle - a wonderfully functional, very large and heavy piece. The
Category
20th Century More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Brass Hand Magnifying Glass, Vintage
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular brass hand magnifying glass, vintage
Dimensions :
Dial 10 x 5 x 2 cm
Handle 13 x
Category
20th Century More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Hand Held Magnifying Glass with Faceted Glass Handle
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Hand Held Magnifying Glass with Faceted Glass Handle
A lovely piece for your study in good
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Glass
Exceptional Hermès Magnifying Glass Fish Shaped Rare
By Hermès
Located in FR
Rare Authentic Hermès Magnyfying Glass
Shaped as a cute fish
Its eye is a magnifying glass, and
Category
20th Century Unknown For The Desk
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 More Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome, Sterling Silver
Vintage Silver Plate Hand Held Magnifying Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A substantial, silver plated hand-held magnifying glass, circa 1980s.
Perfect for the desk top or
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown International Style Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Agate Magnifying Glass From The 50s
Located in Madrid, ES
Agate Magnifying Glass From The 50s
Elegant magnifying glass in agate and bronze from the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Agate
19thc Silvered And Wood Magnifying Glass
Located in Pasadena, CA
19thc wood silver magnifying glass. Great long handle that is suppoted and dress by a silver
Category
Antique 19th Century American Other Paperweights
Materials
Wood
Edwardian Silver-Mounted Magnifying Glass, Birmingham, 1901
Located in Spencertown, NY
The curling glass handle with silver mount connecting to magnifying glass.
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
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
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Softwood, Walnut
Hermès Mini Magnifying Glass in Silver-Plated Metal
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hermès - (Made in France) Small magnifying glass in silver-plated metal.
Additional information
Category
1990s French For The Desk
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 Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Hermès 3 functions Paperclip Magnifying Glass Bookmark Horse Shaped
By Hermès
Located in FR
Rare Authentic Hermès 3 functions item:
- paperclip
- magnifying glass
- bookmark
Works on both
Category
20th Century French For The Desk
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 More Desk Accessories
Materials
Jade, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Magnifying Glass With Tripod Antler Handle
Located in Cookeville, TN
Gorgeous standing magnifying glass with metal surround and metal antler detail, sitting on a antler
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Hermes, Paris, Equestrian Horse Head Magnifying Glass c.1960
By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent and grand vintage desk-top magnifying glass / loupe made with it's beautifully cast
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Silver Plate
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H 2.13 in W 5.5 in D 3.13 in
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
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Magnifying Glass with Mother of Pearl Inlaid Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patinated silver metal frame magnifying glass. The handle features a geometric pattern of inlaid
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Metal
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 More Desk Accessories
Materials
Stainless Steel, Silver
H 8.5 in W 4 in D 0.6 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
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H 7.75 in W 3.63 in D 0.63 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 Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
H 0.63 in W 4.25 in D 8.88 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
Antique Late 19th Century French More Desk Accessories
Materials
Pewter
Hermès 3 functions Paperclip Magnifying Glass Bookmark Horse Pattern in Metal
By Hermès
Located in FR
Rare Authentic Hermès 3 functions item:
- paperclip
- magnifying glass
- bookmark
Works on both
Category
20th Century French For The Desk
H 2.37 in W 0.99 in D 0.12 in
Mid 20th Century Hermes Horse Head Magnifying Glass, France, Circa 1960
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Introducing an elegant mid 20th-century Hermes Horse Head Magnifying Glass from France, Circa 1960
Category
Mid-20th Century French Paperweights
Materials
Glass
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
Magnifying Glass Made w/ 19th Century Parasol Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A custom magnifying glass made from a Victorian parasol handle by K&H adorned with intricate mother
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Letter Openers
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Large Decorative Brass Magnifying Glass Lens and Paper Weight
Located in London, GB
Large decorative magnifier lens with domed glass magnification, encased in eye shape brass cast
Category
Early 2000s Paperweights
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 Desk Sets
Materials
Silver, Stainless Steel
H 10 in W 4 in D 0.5 in
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
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Essenze Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Set by Nino Basso
By Nino Basso, Design Center 1991
Located in Milan, IT
and magnifying lens set distinguished by its funktional line combined with luxury handle made of solid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
Silver Magnifying Glass with a Feather Handle Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice silver magnifying glass with a feather handle, which could be used for opening letters
Category
20th Century Modern Letter Openers
Materials
Silver
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
Category
Antique 1880s American Minimalist Desk Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 6.25 in W 2.5 in D 0.5 in
Karl Springer Rare Mounted Magnifying Lens, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare adjustable magnifying lens with beautifully crafted mount in polished chrome and brass by Karl
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome, Brass
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
Antique 18th Century English George III More Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold, Enamel
H 0.4 in W 1.55 in D 3.5 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
Karl Springer Rare Adjustable Magnifying Lens in Polished Chrome 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare adjustable magnifying lens with beautifully crafted mount in polished chrome by Karl Springer
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome
1980s by Hermes Paris Silver Golf Ball Magnifying Lens
By Hermès
Located in Brescia, IT
Silver plated and glass magnifying
Excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Decorative Silver Plated Magnify Glass and Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine silver plated desk set consists of a magnify glass and letter opener. These sets were
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
One Mid-Century Modern Faceted Glass Diamond Shaped Figurine Paperweight Desk
Located in Miami, FL
One Mid-Century Modern faceted glass diamond shaped magnifying paperweight, Figurine, Sculpture or
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Exceptional Italian Alligator Desk Set Pristine Condition
Located in Buchanan, MI
stand, a desk clock with Roman numeral hours, a calendar stand, two magnifying glasses and two letter
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Georg Jensen Complete Henning Koppel Desk Set 1232
By Henning Koppel
Located in Hellerup, DK
, Large Tray #1232, Ruler #394, Letter Opener, Magnifying Glass #392, Pen Tray #1232, Card tray #1232
Category
20th Century Modern Desk Sets
Rare Gucci Alligator / Crocodile Leather 5 Piece Desk Set
By Gucci
Located in Palm Springs, CA
holder and a letter opener with a magnifying glass. They are in generally good condition for their age
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
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
H 14.75 in W 13 in D 3.38 in
Natural Burl Wood Magnifier
Located in Montreal, QC
Unique desk or tabletop hand magnifying glass featuring a large round looking glass mounted to a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Hermes Desktop Magnifier Paperweight in Silver, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Hermes Paris magnifying glass desk accessory with domed lens ensconced in a silver frame
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Paperweights
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Paper Management Complete Set, Half of the 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
20th Century.
Made in Italy.
The set includes a paperweight, a magnifying glass and a paper knife
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
No Reserve
H 0.79 in W 5.12 in D 11.03 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of desk magnify glass on 1stDibs. A piece of desk magnify glass — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of desk magnify glass, we have 146 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of desk magnify glass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of desk magnify glass bearing Victorian, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of desk magnify glass over the years, but those crafted by Carl Auböck, Hermès and Anna Rabinowicz are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Desk Magnify Glass?
Prices for a piece of desk magnify glass start at $55 and top out at $12,000 with the average selling for $540.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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, 2021The 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, 2022The 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, 2022For 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.
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