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French Magnifying Glass

19th Century French Pewter Magnifying Glass with Laurel Wreath Frame
19th Century French Pewter Magnifying Glass with Laurel Wreath Frame

19th Century French Pewter Magnifying Glass with Laurel Wreath Frame

Located in Dallas, TX

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century French More Desk Accessories

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Pewter

Chanel Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace, France
Chanel Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace, France

Chanel Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace, France

By Chanel

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Chanel Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace, France A striking Chanel magnifying glass pendant necklace, crafted in France, reflects the Maison’s unmistakable blend of elegance and fun...

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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Collectible Jewelry

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Metal

French Victorian Cloisonné Magnifying Glass, Mid-Century Modern
French Victorian Cloisonné Magnifying Glass, Mid-Century Modern

French Victorian Cloisonné Magnifying Glass, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian-style magnifying glass with a cloisonne porcelain handle.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Antique Scholar's Magnifying Glass, French, Sewing, Library Magnifier, Edwardian
Antique Scholar's Magnifying Glass, French, Sewing, Library Magnifier, Edwardian

Antique Scholar's Magnifying Glass, French, Sewing, Library Magnifier, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

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Silver Plate

Chanel necklace magnifying glass 1980s
Chanel necklace magnifying glass 1980s

Chanel necklace magnifying glass 1980s

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with a magnifying glass pendant.

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Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Hermès desk magnifying glass, Paris, France, ca. 1960-1970
Hermès desk magnifying glass, Paris, France, ca. 1960-1970

Hermès desk magnifying glass, Paris, France, ca. 1960-1970

By Hermès

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Hermès Paris Desk Magnifying Glass, France, ca. 1960-1970 Impressive large-format magnifying glass made of silver-plated metal, signed Hermès Paris.

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20th Century French Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Hermes Equestrian Magnifying Loupe, 1970s France
Hermes Equestrian Magnifying Loupe, 1970s France

Hermes Equestrian Magnifying Loupe, 1970s France

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A remarkable piece to elevate any office, and an essential addition to your vintage Hermès collection. This elegant Hermès loupe is a stunning object. A dome of glass slides across a...

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Vintage 1970s French Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Silver

Art Deco Magnifying Glass by Hermès Paris
Art Deco Magnifying Glass by Hermès Paris

Art Deco Magnifying Glass by Hermès Paris

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Art Deco Magnifying Glass by Hermès Paris An elegant Art Deco magnifying glass by Hermès Paris, featuring a refined minimalist design in polished metal and the distinctive geometric...

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20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

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Metal

Hermes Golf Ball Magnifying Loupe, 1960s France
Hermes Golf Ball Magnifying Loupe, 1960s France

Hermes Golf Ball Magnifying Loupe, 1960s France

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant and eye-catching, this magnifying glass is both sophisticated and playful.

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Vintage 1960s French Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Exceptional Hermès Magnifying Glass Paperweight Golden Deer Shaped
Exceptional Hermès Magnifying Glass Paperweight Golden Deer Shaped

Exceptional Hermès Magnifying Glass Paperweight Golden Deer Shaped

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Details below: - The magnifying glass is in excellent condition: no cracks, chips, or visible scratches.

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20th Century French For The Desk

1993 Chanel Long Chain Necklace Magnifying Glass
1993 Chanel Long Chain Necklace Magnifying Glass

1993 Chanel Long Chain Necklace Magnifying Glass

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Oakland, CA

Chanel chain necklace with large magnifying glass loupe pendant. High gloss gold-tone gilt metal with considerable weight. Long interlinked chain. Large round glass magnifier with...

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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Hermes, Paris - Cordage Magnifying Glass c.1960
Hermes, Paris - Cordage Magnifying Glass c.1960

Hermes, Paris - Cordage Magnifying Glass c.1960

By Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès

Located in Bath, GB

A fabulous vintage French silver plated magnifier created c.1960's for the "Cordage" range, a range of exceptional items for the home and office. Stamped Hermes, Paris and Made in F...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Chanel magnifying glass necklace by Karl Lagerfeld circa 1988
Chanel magnifying glass necklace by Karl Lagerfeld circa 1988

Chanel magnifying glass necklace by Karl Lagerfeld circa 1988

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Made in France. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 96 cm - Diameter of the magnifying glass: 5.5 cm SKU:CB52

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Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage CHANEL Logo Braided Magnifying Glass Double Chain Necklace
Vintage CHANEL Logo Braided Magnifying Glass Double Chain Necklace

Vintage CHANEL Logo Braided Magnifying Glass Double Chain Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

. - Magnifying glass has braided pattern with CC logo. - Oval cartouche signed CHANEL 2 CC 3 Made in France. - Lobster closure.

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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Chanel necklace 'magnifying glass' by Karl Lagerfeld circa 1989
Chanel necklace 'magnifying glass' by Karl Lagerfeld circa 1989

Chanel necklace 'magnifying glass' by Karl Lagerfeld circa 1989

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 1989, under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Long golden metal chain necklace with a golden metal magnifyng glass pendant, topped w...

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Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage CHANEL Logo Torsade Magnifying Glass Ultra Long Chain Necklace
Vintage CHANEL Logo Torsade Magnifying Glass Ultra Long Chain Necklace

Vintage CHANEL Logo Torsade Magnifying Glass Ultra Long Chain Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHANEL Logo Torsade Magnifying Glass Ultra Long Chain Necklace Measurements: Pendant Diameter: 2.28 inches (5.8 cm) Pendant Width: 1.57 inches (4 cm) Chain Length: 71.65 inc...

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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Industrial magnifying lamp by Gruber, patented S.G.D.G. in France - 1940/50s
Industrial magnifying lamp by Gruber, patented S.G.D.G. in France - 1940/50s

Industrial magnifying lamp by Gruber, patented S.G.D.G. in France - 1940/50s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Industrial - Lamp - decorative Measures : 20x31cm H:30cm GRUBER magnifying lamp / BTE SGDG. Grey-green finish, in original condition. It was commonly used by jewelers and watchmakers...

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

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Metal

1960’s Hermes Paris Silver Plated Horse Equestrian Magnifying Paperweight W/Box
1960’s Hermes Paris Silver Plated Horse Equestrian Magnifying Paperweight W/Box

1960’s Hermes Paris Silver Plated Horse Equestrian Magnifying Paperweight W/Box

By Hermès

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful vintage Hermes Silverplated Horse motif magnifying paperweight. The detail of the casting is quite extraordinary. The original box is included although the box is quite...

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Vintage 1960s French Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate

Zodiac Wall Lamp by Jacques Biny for Lita
Zodiac Wall Lamp by Jacques Biny for Lita

Zodiac Wall Lamp by Jacques Biny for Lita

By Jacques Biny, Lita

Located in Echt, NL

Nice wall lamp designed in the 1950s by Jacques Biny. Manufacturer: Lita, France. Shade: Polished brass with magnifying glass.

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

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Magnified  glass bone handle
Magnified  glass bone handle

Magnified glass bone handle

Unavailable

W 11 in D 1 in

Magnified glass bone handle

Located in Santa Monica, CA

very fine carving on handle

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Early 20th Century French Desk Accessories

Chanel Magnifying Glass Pendant Sautoir
Chanel Magnifying Glass Pendant Sautoir

Chanel Magnifying Glass Pendant Sautoir

Unavailable

H 17 in W 2.5 in L 2.5 in

Chanel Magnifying Glass Pendant Sautoir

By Chanel

Located in Roslyn, NY

Rare vintage Chanel piece. Double chain necklace. Magnifying glass pendant. Twisted metal design around the glass features a small CC logo on top of each side.

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Late 20th Century French Chain Necklaces

1970's magnifying glass by Hermès
1970's magnifying glass by Hermès

1970's magnifying glass by Hermès

Unavailable

H 0.99 in Dm 3.55 in

1970's magnifying glass by Hermès

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Rare leather and brass desk lens by Maison Hermès France Circa 1970's

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Vintage 1970s French Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Limoges Cobalt Gold Encrusted Library Magnifying Glass
Limoges Cobalt Gold Encrusted Library Magnifying Glass

Limoges Cobalt Gold Encrusted Library Magnifying Glass

Unavailable

H 10.75 in W 3.5 in D 0.75 in

Limoges Cobalt Gold Encrusted Library Magnifying Glass

By Limoges

Located in South Newfane, VT

Produced in Limoges, France during the Belle Époque, this cobalt porcelain magnifying glass is heavily encrusted with a raised gold design depicting abstract arabesques and flowers. ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque More Desk Accessories

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Brass

A 1980s Vintage Chanel Magnifying Glass Sautoir Necklace
A 1980s Vintage Chanel Magnifying Glass Sautoir Necklace

A 1980s Vintage Chanel Magnifying Glass Sautoir Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Copenhagen, DK

An 80s vintage Chanel magnifying glass sautoir gold-toned necklace Chain length: 45 cm Pendant size: 5x5 cm

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Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

CHANEL Vintage Double Chain Necklace or Belt Magnifying Glass
CHANEL Vintage Double Chain Necklace or Belt Magnifying Glass

CHANEL Vintage Double Chain Necklace or Belt Magnifying Glass

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Georgetown, ME

Vintage CHANEL Double Chain Necklace With Magnifying Glass! I love these Chanel magnifying glass necklaces. This one is even more special than most as it is double chained and the ...

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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Chanel Gold Tone CC Logo Magnifying Glass Chain Necklace
Vintage Chanel Gold Tone CC Logo Magnifying Glass Chain Necklace

Vintage Chanel Gold Tone CC Logo Magnifying Glass Chain Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Vintage Chanel chain necklace. It has a round magnifying glass pendant with the CC logo in the middle.

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1990s French Chain Necklaces

Vintage Chanel Gold Tone Etched Link Chain Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace
Vintage Chanel Gold Tone Etched Link Chain Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace

Vintage Chanel Gold Tone Etched Link Chain Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Add vintage sophistication to your closet with this unique necklace. Gold-tone metal construction. Rolo link chain with intricate etched detail. Round magnifying glass pendant with w...

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Vintage 1980s French Drop Necklaces

Chanel 1980s vintage long magnifying glass loupe gold plated pendant necklace
Chanel 1980s vintage long magnifying glass loupe gold plated pendant necklace

Chanel 1980s vintage long magnifying glass loupe gold plated pendant necklace

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel 1980s vintage long magnifying glass loupe gold plated pendant necklace CC logo featured and a double 24 carat gold-plated chain. Excellent condition with some very minor i...

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Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

CHANEL 1990s Gilted metal chain necklace with magnifying glass and coin pendant
CHANEL 1990s Gilted metal chain necklace with magnifying glass and coin pendant

CHANEL 1990s Gilted metal chain necklace with magnifying glass and coin pendant

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

CHANEL (Made in France) Nice gilted metal chain necklace adorned with a coin, a seal and a magnifying glass pendants in a Byzantine inspiration.

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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

French Silver Plated Figural Magnifying Glass, Horse
French Silver Plated Figural Magnifying Glass, Horse

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 returned from our silversmith having been re-plated (it was very badly worn), professi...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Hermes, Paris, Cordage Magnifying Glass, c.1960
Hermes, Paris, Cordage Magnifying Glass, c.1960

Hermes, Paris, Cordage Magnifying Glass, c.1960

By Hermès

Located in Bath, GB

A fabulous vintage French silver plated magnifier created c.1960's for the "Cordage" range, a range of exceptional items for the home and office. Stamped Hermes, Paris and Made in...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermes Equestrian Magnifying Glass, 1970s France
Hermes Equestrian Magnifying Glass, 1970s France

Hermes Equestrian Magnifying Glass, 1970s France

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant equestrian Hermès magnifying glass with Hermès Paris stamped on the base. Features an engraved horse head handle and a substantial magnifying glass. The frame is solid metal ...

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Vintage 1970s French Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Hermes Equestrian Magnifying Glass, 1960s France
Hermes Equestrian Magnifying Glass, 1960s France

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 engraved horse head handle and a substantial magnifying glass. The frame is solid brass ...

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Vintage 1960s French Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Chanel magnifying glass necklace
Chanel magnifying glass necklace

Chanel magnifying glass necklace

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal chain necklace with a magnifying glass pendant.

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Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

Chanel necklace magnifying glass
Chanel necklace magnifying glass

Chanel necklace magnifying glass

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Long golden metal necklace with a magnifying glass pendant.

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Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Optical Magnifying Glass with Stand
Optical Magnifying Glass with Stand

Optical Magnifying Glass with Stand

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H 12.41 in W 7.88 in D 2.76 in

Optical Magnifying Glass with Stand

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This 19th-century optical magnifying glass is a true testament to the scientific and artisanal craftsmanship of its time. Crafted from high-precision glass, it originally adorned opt...

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2010s French Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Collection of Antique Magnifying Glasses
Collection of Antique Magnifying Glasses

Collection of Antique Magnifying Glasses

Located in Petaluma, CA

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...

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Early 20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Walnut Magnifying Glass Freeform Mirror, French, circa 1970
Walnut Magnifying Glass Freeform Mirror, French, circa 1970

Walnut Magnifying Glass Freeform Mirror, French, circa 1970

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very interesting mirror is made of a freeform walnut magnifying glass. This is a beautiful piece, made in France, circa 1970.

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Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

French Cane and magnifying glass in silver and good
French Cane and magnifying glass in silver and good

French Cane and magnifying glass in silver and good

Located in VALLADOLID, ES

Spectacular cane made in France at the beginning of the 20th century. It has a wonderful contrasting solid silver handle with a circular shape that protects a magnifying glass or mag...

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1930s French Canes and Walking Sticks

Chanel Magnifying Glass Necklace, 1980s
Chanel Magnifying Glass Necklace, 1980s

Chanel Magnifying Glass Necklace, 1980s

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal magnifying glass necklace from the 1980s.

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Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Chanel Magnifying Glass Necklace, 1980s
Chanel Magnifying Glass Necklace, 1980s

Chanel Magnifying Glass Necklace, 1980s

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with a magnifying glass pendant.

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20th Century French More Necklaces

Chanel necklace magnifying glass 1980s
Chanel necklace magnifying glass 1980s

Chanel necklace magnifying glass 1980s

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Long golden metal necklace with a magnifying-glass pendant.

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Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

French Laboratory Magnifying Glass on Cast Iron Adjustable Stand
French Laboratory Magnifying Glass on Cast Iron Adjustable Stand

French Laboratory Magnifying Glass on Cast Iron Adjustable Stand

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Late 19th century French laboratory magnifying glass on cast iron adjustable stand.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Large Antique French Folding Brass Magnifying Glass, circa 1900
Large Antique French Folding Brass Magnifying Glass, circa 1900

Large Antique French Folding Brass Magnifying Glass, circa 1900

Located in Bath, GB

Always highly sought-after, this is a large example of a French folding magnifying glass, the handle folding up and over the lens.

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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Chanel Pendant Necklace Magnifying Glass, 1990s
Chanel Pendant Necklace Magnifying Glass, 1990s

Chanel Pendant Necklace Magnifying Glass, 1990s

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with a magnifying glass pendant.

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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Chanel Loupe/Magnifying Glass with Chain
Chanel Loupe/Magnifying Glass with Chain

Chanel Loupe/Magnifying Glass with Chain

By Chanel

Located in Gresham, OR

Chanel magnifying glass/loupe on chain. Gold tone metal link doubled chain. Lens is edged in gold tone metal "rope." Both chain and lens piece are clearly marked "Chanel!"
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1990s French Chain Necklaces

Chanel Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace 1980s
Chanel Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace 1980s

Chanel Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace 1980s

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

An iconic Chanel quilt frame magnifying glass pendant necklace from the early 1980s.

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Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

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French Magnifying Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of French magnifying glass available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of French magnifying glass — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of French magnifying glass, designed in the Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Hermès, Maria Pergay and Cartier each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of French magnifying glass that is worth considering.

How Much is a French Magnifying Glass?

A piece of French magnifying glass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $918, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $5,436.