Early Magnifying Glass

Each glass lens is almost 2 inches thick. The lamp was inspired by and has the feel of early scientific glass.

Rare Chinese export silver and Jade magnifying glass, circa 1900. The pierced foliate silver frame bezel set with eight green jadeites, the handle on one side with engraved silver fo...

This impeccably designed enamel on silver magnifying glass is a brilliant example of the Austrian secessionist movement. Superbly fabricated, the enamel decoration is particularly re...

Each glass lens is almost 2 inches thick. The lamp was inspired by and has the feel of early scientific glass.

Early 20th century adjustable jewelers magnified glass This lot is an unusual and collectable early 20th century jeweller’s work station magnified glass.

Early 20th century magnifying glass made from a flute portion.

We only made one pair of these sconces. These are the last 2 and there will be no more. The shade is a drum shape with one side flat frosted glass and the other a domed magnifying gl...

Brass magnifying lens by Optimus.

Large magnifying lens on brass adjustable stand.

All sterling silver magnifying glass, The Fradley Co., New York, Ca. 1910. @7 3/4" long x @3 3/4" diameter of glass. Some minor "dings" on handle commensurate with age and use. Very ...

Here is a very nice varied collection of antique magnifying glasses, consisting of: a large blue malachite and brass; mother-of-pearl and brass; bone and brass; all brass; figural c...

Set of early scientific magnifying lenses

A set of three standing brass magnifying glasses with original glass. These vintage English magnifying glasses have a lovely patina to the brass plate.

A rare and exceptional antique bronze Graduate pattern magnifying glass with verdigris green patina By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measu...

A most unusual and highly decorative magnifying glass made from silver plate and probably continental (perhaps French) in origin. The heavy metallic handle is modelled in the form...

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

A rare and exceptional antique bronze Zodiac magnifying glass By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.25"W x 8.88"D x 0.63"H.

This is magnifying glass is about the highest quality example you can find. Silver plate over bronze and displaying beautiful cast elements. The crest, the handle, and down to the b...

An English, bronze lepidopterists or specimen magnifying glass, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

This lovely high quality magnifying glass makes a perfect piece for the art nouveau lover, or anyone who wants to hold a beautiful object when trying to magnify something. Note the ...

A brass adjustable magnifying glass lens, early to mid-20th century.

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze magnifying glass By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, 1918 Measures: 9"W x 4.25"D x 0.75"H. ...

A gorgeous antique bronze letter opener and magnifying glass featuring Zodiac symbols By Tiffany Studios (both pieces signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Magnify...

Dating to the early twentieth century, c.1900/1920, this is an antique cast brass linen thread counter, of course usable to magnify whatever you wish.

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...

Brass magnifying lens by Optimus.

Magnifying lens on a brass adjustable mount.

This is an antique magnifying glass. An English, brass optical reading aid, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Perfect for the study or nook, with useful magnification of...

Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is larger than the average size, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser...

A charming little folding loop or magnifying glass made from brass, dating to the early twentieth century, c.1910.

This is a quality antique magnifying glass. An English, ebonised hardwood and glass reading aid, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Appealing finish and wonderful feel in...

A lovely little magnifying glass or lens complete with it's original little card box or case.

Box of magnifying lenses for Optometrist manufactured by Kollmorgen Optical.

A mahogany gallery lens, circa 1835 in age, English in origin The wooden frame and handle are in very good condition, the lens has some wear/scuffs to the center These magnify...

A mahogany and brass bound gallery lens, circa 1820 in age, English in origin. The piece is in all round good condition, some stabile splits, some elderly repairs, general wear to th...

NOTE...The 3 lamps that are left use flat not magnifying glass

A beautiful Sterling Pocket Magnifying glass with finial detail atop and painter detail handle The piece is from the Charles Mayer Company and is in its original leather box. A c...

A ship's magnifying glass used to read navigational charts aboard ship. Made of iron with the ability to take the top cover off for cleaning purposes. Rare find. Nautical Antiques...

A large magnifying glass on metal base.

Early 20th century French magnifying glass with ornate pewter handle Found in the South of France.

Antique engraved 9K gold lorgnette is representative of the earliest form of eyeware. The form derives from the quizzing glass, an early magnifier. This piece has good magnification ...

An excellent condition early 1980s Chanel necklace with magnifying glass pendant necklace.

Early 20th century Bakelite handle with butterfly and flower motif with brass-plated chrome magnifier. The magnifier portion is a later addition to the vintage handle. No maker's mark.

A handmade magnifying glass originally part of a chatelaine, dating to the early 19th Century, France.

A Jugendstil magnifying glass made of brass and crystal glass, manufactured in austria, circa 1900. Lovely patina on brass. Jugendstil ("Youth Style") was an artistic movement cl...

Magnifying Glass in Patinated Brass and Mother of Pearl, Europe, Early 20th Century.

A fine and early optical quality desk top magnifying glass in nickeled brass and walnut.

Edwardian, 9-carat gold (unmarked, but tested) magnifying glass, England, circa 1910. Measures: 5 1/4" long x 1 3/4" diameter (of magnifying glass itself). Engine turned design. May ...

Classic vintage brass and cherrywood magnifying glass.

A massive steer Horn magnifying glass with brass trim.

A very handsome and unusual late Victorian / early Edwardian magnifying glass with it's extremely long turned wooden handle.

This is a large antique cartographer's magnifying glass. An English, rosewood library magnifier, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Exceptional Georgian example with a large...

This is an antique ladies sampler magnifier. An English, walnut and brass magnifying glass, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. A quality example with bright magnification an...

A magnifying glass made of brass, glass and mother-of-pearl. Very nice patina on brass.

An early 20th century desk accessory with Art Nouveau organic decor of chased flowers and leaves embraced in scrolls, this magnifying glass has its handle in Sheffield sterling silve...

A fine antique English Edwardian antler horn and sterling silver magnifying glass by Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield, England, dated 1912. Hallmarks on handle. This handsome ma...

Wow, you need to hands to lift this mammoth magnifying glass, a great look for the library and a real talking point. The handle is made from cast brass and the frame for the glass...

Victorian Classical sterling silver magnifying glass. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1900. Round lens in sterling silver frame with chased scrolls, flowers, and diaper. Ha...

A lovely little magnifying glass made from solid brass with a handle; the perfect size to pop in the pocket or bag. Dating to c.1910, Edwardian in era, the magnifier works well and ...

Striking vintage magnifying glass featuring a dramatic horn-form handle with layered natural horn and brass band detailing. The sculptural silhouette and oversized 5-inch lens give t...

Desk magnifier glass from the Edwardian Period. Very beautiful and decorative piece, created during the Edwardian period, back in the 1905. This magnifier desk glass is very usefu...

Freestanding vintage gooseneck magnifying glass on a scalloped black metal base. Metal with brass finish; a few dents; wear according to age and use.

A hand - polished glass with bronze frame surrounded by spheres and handle "magiscope" sculpture by Mexican artist Feliciano Béjar. The glass is signed and dated 76. Sculpture's dim...

An early twentieth century shell spoon, comprised of two shells and supported on a metal stand. The handle is delicately carved from a singular shell, with the outer portion of shell...

This is a very good quality handmade Miniature or Travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own inlaid hardwood box, which we date to the mid 20th century, circa 1950s. The...

here we offer one of 2 bangas, with black interior. the second one with light grey interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...

A finely crafted Japanese tabletop cabinet from the early 20th century, this compact storage piece is richly detailed with traditional decorative techniques and export-era flourishes...

Halcyon by Hasharat – Cobalt Morpho and Lacewing Butterflies Under a 19th-Century Glass Dome A striking contemporary natural history sculpture by Hasharat, Halcyon presents a gracef...

Sculpture gilded peacock handmade in precious porcelain one by one, feather by feather. Each feather is unique. Made with shiny porcelain, hand-painted with 24-karat gold and preciou...

Act fast to claim this exquisite piece of natural history, as our fossils will no longer be available through 1stDibs after October 31. This sculptural stone specimen features an ex...

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...

The long-awaited debut book on Craig Bergmann, pre-eminent designer of traditional gardens along the North Shore of Chicago For more than four decades, Craig Bergmann has been recog...

Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns . Monumental Exquisite refined work King Charles X Period Rotunda rotundus building structure with a...

A fine pair of French enamel, brass and mother of pearl opera glasses, pink enamelled and jewelled barrels, with mother of pearl caps. Good condition, the pink enamel with hand paint...