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19th Century Chinese Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass, circa 1880
19th Century Chinese Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass, circa 1880

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 designed hand magnifying glass dates to circa 1880 and was made in China.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Natural Burl Wood Magnifier
Natural Burl Wood Magnifier

Natural Burl Wood Magnifier

$695

H 9.5 in W 3 in D 1 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 fabulous burl wood handle, circa 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

English Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass with Engine-Turned Handle
English Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass with Engine-Turned Handle

English Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass with Engine-Turned Handle

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

English Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass with Engine-Turned Handle An elegant English sterling silver magnifying glass, distinguished by its refined proportions and timeless design....

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20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Decorative Silver Plated Magnify Glass and Letter Opener
Decorative Silver Plated Magnify Glass and Letter Opener

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 sold at Tiffany's in the 1960s and are fine quality.

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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Fountain pen Ballpoint pen and pocket magnifying glass Set enamel Salimbeni
Fountain pen Ballpoint pen and pocket magnifying glass Set enamel Salimbeni

Fountain pen Ballpoint pen and pocket magnifying glass Set enamel Salimbeni

By Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Luxurious Desk Set Ballpoint pen, fountain pen and small pocket magnifying glass in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent polychrome fire enamels on guilloche in an early 1900s A...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Hand Held Magnifying Glass
Hand Held Magnifying Glass

Hand Held Magnifying Glass

$175

H 3.75 in W 1.68 in D 0.2 in

Hand Held Magnifying Glass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful and very practical hand mirror..perfeict for the desk, vanity or purse. The mirror has two sides, one is normal view, with the other is magnifying - a lot for he look! ...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bronze Magnifying Glass
Bronze Magnifying Glass

Bronze Magnifying Glass

$395

H 1.25 in W 4 in D 10 in

Bronze Magnifying Glass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early bronze hand crafted magnifying glass in fine as found condition.Works great !

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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Magnifying Glass with Hand Carved Yorkie Handle
19th Century Magnifying Glass with Hand Carved Yorkie Handle

19th Century Magnifying Glass with Hand Carved Yorkie Handle

Located in High Point, NC

19th century magnifying glass with a hand turned brass and hand-carved Yorkie handle from England.

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Silver Plate Victorian Repoussé Magnifying Glass
Silver Plate Victorian Repoussé Magnifying Glass

Silver Plate Victorian Repoussé Magnifying Glass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful Silver Plated magnifying glass with ornate handle of Repousse Silver. A Wonderful addition to any sophisticated desk, used to magnify or as a paperweight. A compleme...

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Early 20th Century European Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Art Deco Magnifying Glass by Hermès Paris

$1,500

H 5.12 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in

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

Materials

Metal

English Victorian Boar's Tooth Magnifying Glass
English Victorian Boar's Tooth Magnifying Glass

English Victorian Boar's Tooth Magnifying Glass

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian silver-plate magnifying glass with a boar's tooth handle (silver marking/chip to glass)

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bone

A Late 19th Century Sassoon Family Magnifying Glass
A Late 19th Century Sassoon Family Magnifying Glass

A Late 19th Century Sassoon Family Magnifying Glass

$12,000

H 11.42 in W 4.53 in D 1.58 in

A Late 19th Century Sassoon Family Magnifying Glass

Located in New York, NY

A Large Magnifying Glass with a Carved Bone Sculpture Belonging to the Sassoon Family in the Late 19th Century. The Sassoon family, known as "Rothschilds of the East" due to the imm...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Convex Mirrors

Materials

Silver

Large European 1930's Nautical Map Reader Magnifying Glass
Large European 1930's Nautical Map Reader Magnifying Glass

Large European 1930's Nautical Map Reader Magnifying Glass

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.95 in W 15.8 in D 15.8 in

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. It is fully encased in it's heavy wooden and metal enforced box. Hailing from betwe...

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Vintage 1930s German Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Historical Civil War Era Brass Frame Ladies Magnifying Glasses
Historical Civil War Era Brass Frame Ladies Magnifying Glasses

Historical Civil War Era Brass Frame Ladies Magnifying Glasses

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A delicate pair of handmade brass ladies magnifying wire rim eye glasses from the American Civil War era, circa 1860.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Hermes Vintage Leather and Bronze Desk Magnifying Glass
Hermes Vintage Leather and Bronze Desk Magnifying Glass

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 black leather handle stamped Hermes Paris from the Art Deco style, 20th Century Me...

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20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Pewter

Vintage Double Concave Magnifying Glass with Louis Vuitton Upholstered
Vintage Double Concave Magnifying Glass with Louis Vuitton Upholstered

Vintage Double Concave Magnifying Glass with Louis Vuitton Upholstered

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Antique magnifying glass marked B-L Z S. It is marked B-L Z S on the frame oppositethe handle. In 1908, the Bausch & Lomb company, already a half century old,joined with the Zeiss an...

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

Materials

Metal

Wooden and Brass Square Faced Magnifying Glass with Nautical Symbol
Wooden and Brass Square Faced Magnifying Glass with Nautical Symbol

Wooden and Brass Square Faced Magnifying Glass with Nautical Symbol

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A unique Hand crafted magnifying glass from the 20th Century.

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20th Century American Classical Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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. The handle features a sculpture i...

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20th Century French Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Solid Wood 1920s
Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Solid Wood 1920s

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 glass in solid wood and inlaid mother of pearl. Wonderful curved handle and high...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

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

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

$1,781Sale Price|20% Off

H 17.5 in W 9.5 in D 1.5 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 real talking point.

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

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

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 item really needs is beauty - and this art deco magnifying glass has it all. Age, ...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver Plate

Pocket Magnifying Glass in fired enamel two-tone stripes on guilloche Salimbeni
Pocket Magnifying Glass in fired enamel two-tone stripes on guilloche Salimbeni

Pocket Magnifying Glass in fired enamel two-tone stripes on guilloche Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Personal pocket magnifying glass in 925/1000 silver with translucent enamel in two-tone stripes on guilloche and hand-engraved in the French Empire Napoleon III style, second half of...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Napoleon III Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

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Magnifying Vanity Mirror in Glass
Magnifying Vanity Mirror in Glass

Magnifying Vanity Mirror in Glass

Unavailable

H 5.91 in W 6.89 in D 5.52 in

Magnifying Vanity Mirror in Glass

By EXPERIMENTAL

Located in Riga, LV

Magnifying vanity or make-up mirror in white tinted glass Handcrafted by a team of skilled craftsmen in highest quality, extra clear glass Unique air bubble pattern Magnifying clear ...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Table Mirrors

Materials

Blown Glass, Mirror

Brass Letter Opener and Magnifying Glass
Brass Letter Opener and Magnifying Glass

Brass Letter Opener and Magnifying Glass

Unavailable

H 9.5 in W 3.38 in D 1.13 in

Brass Letter Opener and Magnifying Glass

Located in Cookeville, TN

We are offering a brass letter opener and magnifying glass. This selection includes a brass magnifying glass and letter opener with reeded handles and round finials. No visible maker...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Chinese Bowenite Handled Magnifying Glass and Two Hand Held Mirrors Porcelain
Chinese Bowenite Handled Magnifying Glass and Two Hand Held Mirrors Porcelain

Chinese Bowenite Handled Magnifying Glass and Two Hand Held Mirrors Porcelain

Located in Southampton, NY

A Chinese bowenite handled magnifying glass and two hand held mirrors with hand painted porcelain insets.

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Vintage 1920s Asian Chinese Chippendale More Mirrors

Materials

Serpentine

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

Limoges Cobalt Gold Encrusted Library Magnifying Glass

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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

Materials

Brass

England Hand magnifying glass / Magnifying lens, Antler and metal
England Hand magnifying glass / Magnifying lens, Antler and metal

England Hand magnifying glass / Magnifying lens, Antler and metal

By English Country Antiques

Located in Valladolid, ES

A collector's item and of great taste for any office Hand magnifying glass / Magnifying lens, Antler and metal, 20th century – England Technical data Type: Magnifying glass Materials...

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Vintage 1940s English Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

1940s Art Deco Modern Hand Magnifying Glass Brass and Bakelite
1940s Art Deco Modern Hand Magnifying Glass Brass and Bakelite

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 Antique White 10 L x 4w x 1h Preowned original unrestored vintage condition. See images...

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Vintage 1940s Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Victorian Mahogany and Sterling Silver Parasol Handle Magnifier
Victorian Mahogany and Sterling Silver Parasol Handle Magnifier

Victorian Mahogany and Sterling Silver Parasol Handle Magnifier

Located in Montreal, QC

Exceptional desk or table top hand magnifying glass featuring a mahogany parasol handle with applied engraved sterling silver ornamentation.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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

By Alfred Clark

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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

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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Style Magnifying Glass
Victorian Style Magnifying Glass

Victorian Style Magnifying Glass

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H 12.75 in W 4 in D 2 in

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

Early 20th Century Adjustable Jewelers Magnified Glass
Early 20th Century Adjustable Jewelers Magnified Glass

Early 20th Century Adjustable Jewelers Magnified Glass

Located in London, GB

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

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Vintage 1920s British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Fancy Silver Plate Edwardian Magnifying Glass, ca. 1910
Fancy Silver Plate Edwardian Magnifying Glass, ca. 1910

Fancy Silver Plate Edwardian Magnifying Glass, ca. 1910

Located in Petaluma, CA

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

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Horn Handle Magnifying Glass with Brass Frame
Horn Handle Magnifying Glass with Brass Frame

Horn Handle Magnifying Glass with Brass Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Horn Handle desk style magnifying glass with brass framework and stem. A compliment to any desk or work station, especially those in a Ralph Laurent or more rustic setting, but c...

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

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 anyone who wants to hold a beautiful object when trying to magnify something. Note the ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Huge Rare Antique English Magnifying Glass Lens circa 1910 Decorative Stand
Huge Rare Antique English Magnifying Glass Lens circa 1910 Decorative Stand

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 lot is a very unusual and uniquely oversized antique solid glass telescopic magnified...

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Vintage 1910s British Folk Art Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Signed Antique English Oil on Canvas in Giltwood Frame, 19th Century
Signed Antique English Oil on Canvas in Giltwood Frame, 19th Century

Signed Antique English Oil on Canvas in Giltwood Frame, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

What appears to be a jeweler or appraiser stands on the other side of a table with a magnifying glass in hand, examining the nobleman’s pinky (signet) ring.

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Antique 19th Century English Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

"The Scientists" Mid Century Surrealist Sculpture by William H. Entwisle
"The Scientists" Mid Century Surrealist Sculpture by William H. Entwisle

"The Scientists" Mid Century Surrealist Sculpture by William H. Entwisle

By William H. Entwisle

Located in Astoria, NY

A large sculpture entitled "The Scientists" by William H Entwisle depicting hands, a magnifying glass and a face. The piece retains a label on the base.

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20th Century American Sculptures

Antique Antler Horn & Silver Hand Magnifying Glass, Sheffield, England, 1912
Antique Antler Horn & Silver Hand Magnifying Glass, Sheffield, England, 1912

Antique Antler Horn & Silver Hand Magnifying Glass, Sheffield, England, 1912

Located in Pearland, TX

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...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Natural Deer Crown Antler Handle Oversize Looking Glass Magnifier
Natural Deer Crown Antler Handle Oversize Looking Glass Magnifier

Natural Deer Crown Antler Handle Oversize Looking Glass Magnifier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A marvelous oversize vintage desk or tabletop hand magnifying glass featuring a large round looking glass mounted to a fabulous natural deer antler handle.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

French Baroque Style Hand Carved Bone Figural Magnifying Glass, 19th Century
French Baroque Style Hand Carved Bone Figural Magnifying Glass, 19th Century

French Baroque Style Hand Carved Bone Figural Magnifying Glass, 19th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

Ant antique French Baroque style figural magnifying glass offers handle with hand carved bone having floral and foliate design terminating in bust of Frenchman in hat, 19th century ...

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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Glass

Materials

Brass

Antique Sterling Silver Grip Handle and Mahogany Magnifier
Antique Sterling Silver Grip Handle and Mahogany Magnifier

Antique Sterling Silver Grip Handle and Mahogany Magnifier

Located in Montreal, QC

Unique desk or table top hand magnifying glass featuring a sterling silver grip handle, both sides with raised scroll designs, centering a cartouche, total length: 7.75”, glass diame...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Desk Accessories

Antique Sterling Silver Grip Handle Magnifier
Antique Sterling Silver Grip Handle Magnifier

Antique Sterling Silver Grip Handle Magnifier

Located in Montreal, QC

Unique desk or tabletop hand magnifying glass featuring a beautifully embossed sterling silver grip handle, both sides with raised designs centering an oval cartouche; total length: ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Paperweights

Victorian Sterling Silver and Wood Magnifier
Victorian Sterling Silver and Wood Magnifier

Victorian Sterling Silver and Wood Magnifier

Located in Montreal, QC

Unique desk or tabletop hand magnifying glass featuring a large round looking glass mounted to a fabulous embossed sterling silver and wood handle.

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Antique 1890s Victorian Paperweights

Pocket Magnifying Glass with Sterling Repoussé Handle Detail in Original Box
Pocket Magnifying Glass with Sterling Repoussé Handle Detail in Original Box

Pocket Magnifying Glass with Sterling Repoussé Handle Detail in Original Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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...

Category

20th Century Early Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hand Held Magnifying Glass with Faceted Glass Handle
Hand Held Magnifying Glass with Faceted Glass Handle

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 vintage condition with a chunky knob handle The Glass is 8” long, the lens is 3” in dia...

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Glass

Vintage Silver Plate Hand Held Magnifying Glass
Vintage Silver Plate Hand Held Magnifying Glass

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 a library, this heavy magnifying has a ribbed metal handle terminating in a solid b...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown International Style Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Hand Held Magnifying Glass with a Turned Wooden Handle
Hand Held Magnifying Glass with a Turned Wooden Handle

Hand Held Magnifying Glass with a Turned Wooden Handle

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Hand Held Magnifying Glass with a Turned Wooden Handle A lovely piece for your study in good vintage condition with a chunky turned handle Th Glass is 10” long, the lens is 4” in di...

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Vintage 1960s Adam Style Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

19th Century Magnifying Glass with Hand Holding a Barbell
19th Century Magnifying Glass with Hand Holding a Barbell

19th Century Magnifying Glass with Hand Holding a Barbell

Located in New York, NY

Modeled with a carved horn hand clutching a barbell with mineral weights, bamboo shaft, glass is a replacement, very good condition, circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Horn, Bamboo, Glass

19th Century Victorian Large Magnifying Glass Hand Turned Handle, Circa 1860
19th Century Victorian Large Magnifying Glass Hand Turned Handle, Circa 1860

19th Century Victorian Large Magnifying Glass Hand Turned Handle, Circa 1860

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a substantial large and quite heavy magnifying glass from the mid Victorian 19th Century period.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Wood and Brass Magnifying Glass
Vintage Wood and Brass Magnifying Glass

Vintage Wood and Brass Magnifying Glass

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H 7.75 in W 3 in D 0.75 in

Vintage Wood and Brass Magnifying Glass

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Classic vintage brass and cherrywood magnifying glass.

Category

Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Oversized Polished Steer Horn Magnifying Glass
Oversized Polished Steer Horn Magnifying Glass

Oversized Polished Steer Horn Magnifying Glass

Located in Bellport, NY

A massive steer Horn magnifying glass with brass trim.

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Early 20th Century English British Colonial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Round Heavy Murano Clear Glass Etched Compass Paperweight Magnifying Glass 1970
Round Heavy Murano Clear Glass Etched Compass Paperweight Magnifying Glass 1970

Round Heavy Murano Clear Glass Etched Compass Paperweight Magnifying Glass 1970

Located in Miami, FL

Murano heavy transparent glass Paperweight with etched Compass rose and geometric base. It also serves as a magnifying glass for small areas. In very good vintage condition.   

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Cartier Magnifying Glass Eye Loupe Pasha de Cartier
Cartier Magnifying Glass Eye Loupe Pasha de Cartier

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 condition. Set with a natural blue sapphire in the 'Pasha Style'. Seldom seen on the m...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Tortoise Magnifyer in Brass
Tortoise Magnifyer in Brass

Tortoise Magnifyer in Brass

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H 1.19 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in

Tortoise Magnifyer in Brass

Located in Paris, FR

Magnifyer Tortoise with structure in solid brass with glass magnifyer x7.   

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Brass Frame Desk Magnifying Glass with Horn Handle
Brass Frame Desk Magnifying Glass with Horn Handle

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 substantial and has good weight and presence. The horn has a ribbed detail down a portion ...

Category

20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Silver Magnifying Glass with Antler Horn Handle
Vintage Silver Magnifying Glass with Antler Horn Handle

Vintage Silver Magnifying Glass with Antler Horn Handle

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

We love seeing this sitting atop antique books on a coffee or side table as well as functional on a desk in an office. Fantastic patina on this vintage magnifying glass.

Category

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

Materials

Silver Plate

English Victorian 19th Century Bronze Magnifying Glass with Floral Finial
English Victorian 19th Century Bronze Magnifying Glass with Floral Finial

English Victorian 19th Century Bronze Magnifying Glass with Floral Finial

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Victorian period bronze magnifying glass from the 19th century, with hand-painted floral themed ceramic finial.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Large Brass and Mother of Pearl Magnifying Glass, 19th Century
Large Brass and Mother of Pearl Magnifying Glass, 19th Century

Large Brass and Mother of Pearl Magnifying Glass, 19th Century

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Large brass magnifying glass with mother of pearl inlaid handle, 19th century. The handle is engraved with the RAD monogram.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

English Art Nouveau Sheffield Sterling Silver Mounted Large Magnifying Glass
English Art Nouveau Sheffield Sterling Silver Mounted Large Magnifying Glass

English Art Nouveau Sheffield Sterling Silver Mounted Large Magnifying Glass

Located in New York, NY

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...

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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories

Materials

Stainless Steel, Silver

ANTIQUE ENGLISH WALNUT RECEPTION DESK LETTER SET MAGNiFYING GLASS
ANTIQUE ENGLISH WALNUT RECEPTION DESK LETTER SET MAGNiFYING GLASS

ANTIQUE ENGLISH WALNUT RECEPTION DESK LETTER SET MAGNiFYING GLASS

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale This Antique Reception Desk Letter Set. Is a stunning example of late Victorian craftsmanship, dating back to 1900. Comprising a magnifying glas...

Category

20th Century British Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

Magnifying Glass Antique Horn Handle Gold Plated Embossed Brass 19th century
Magnifying Glass Antique Horn Handle Gold Plated Embossed Brass 19th century

Magnifying Glass Antique Horn Handle Gold Plated Embossed Brass 19th century

Located in Sweden, SE

The magnifying glass, a tool that has been an essential part of human history for centuries, has undergone numerous transformations in its design and materiality. The combination of ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Rococo Desk Sets

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Historical American Civil War Era Wire Frame Magnifying Eye Glass Spectacles
Historical American Civil War Era Wire Frame Magnifying Eye Glass Spectacles

Historical American Civil War Era Wire Frame Magnifying Eye Glass Spectacles

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A delicate pair of handmade magnifying wire rim eye glasses from the American Civil War era, circa 1860. A great looking historical conversation piece or decor item. Use this pair ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

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

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

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Mid-Century Modern set composed of a magnifying glass and a letter opener with antler handles mounted with a hand-crafted sterling silver decor supporting the stainless ste...

Category

Vintage 1970s British Edwardian Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Victorian Anglo Indian Magnifying Glass with Horn Carved and Twisted Handle
Victorian Anglo Indian Magnifying Glass with Horn Carved and Twisted Handle

Victorian Anglo Indian Magnifying Glass with Horn Carved and Twisted Handle

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique English Victorian hand carved horn handled magnifying glass with gilt metal mounted magnifying glass.

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Mounted Objects

Materials

Horn

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

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

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Mid-Century Modern desk accessory set composed of an Art Nouveau style magnifying glass and a letter opener with hand carved horn handles mounted with a handcrafted sterlin...

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Vintage 1970s British Edwardian Letter Openers

Materials

Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver

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

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 bone handle mounted with a silver plated handcrafted chased organic decor, with geome...

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Vintage 1970s British Art Deco Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

Carl Auböck Letter Opener Magnifying Glass Leather Cover, Mo. 4998, Austria 1959
Carl Auböck Letter Opener Magnifying Glass Leather Cover, Mo. 4998, Austria 1959

Carl Auböck Letter Opener Magnifying Glass Leather Cover, Mo. 4998, Austria 1959

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Vintage and original letter opener with built in magnifying glass and leather strap by Austrian designer Carl Auböck. It can also be used as a bookmark and will enhance any desk or s...

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Horn, Leather, Glass

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

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 a letter opener with hand-carved bone handles mounted with a silver plated handcraf...

Category

Vintage 1970s British Art Deco Letter Openers

Materials

Stainless Steel, Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Magnifying Glass, Mother of Pearl, 18k Gold Filled, ca. 1890
Antique Victorian Magnifying Glass, Mother of Pearl, 18k Gold Filled, ca. 1890

Antique Victorian Magnifying Glass, Mother of Pearl, 18k Gold Filled, ca. 1890

Located in Petaluma, CA

This magnifying glass is top of the line. The body is mother of pearl with segments of 18k gold filled decorations. There is a small marking on the body that reads "18GF. 18K Gold ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold, Brass

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

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

Located in Meer, VAN

Magnifying Glass in Patinated Brass and Mother of Pearl, Europe, Early 20th Century. This is a beautiful and very well made magnifying glass in patinated brass and mother of pearl. ...

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Gold Single Monocle Magnifyer Opening into a Lorgnette
Gold Single Monocle Magnifyer Opening into a Lorgnette

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. The Piece looks great on a desk or work station or as a vintage display piece - v...

Category

Antique 19th Century Art Deco Antiquities

Materials

Gold

Extra Large Antique Mounted Magic Lantern Condensing / Magnifying / Optical Lens
Extra Large Antique Mounted Magic Lantern Condensing / Magnifying / Optical Lens

Extra Large Antique Mounted Magic Lantern Condensing / Magnifying / Optical Lens

Located in Lisse, NL

Wonderful early 20th century magic lantern lens. It does not matter what the reason is why you like the look and feel or the history of these special lenses. Your fascination could ...

Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Extra Large Antique Mounted Magic Lantern Condensing / Magnifying / Optical Lens
Extra Large Antique Mounted Magic Lantern Condensing / Magnifying / Optical Lens

Extra Large Antique Mounted Magic Lantern Condensing / Magnifying / Optical Lens

Located in Lisse, NL

Wonderful early 20th century magic lantern lens. It does not matter what the reason is why you like the look and feel or the history of these special lenses. Your fascination could ...

Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1920s Reading Glass by Bausch & Lomb
1920s Reading Glass by Bausch & Lomb

1920s Reading Glass by Bausch & Lomb

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H 0.75 in W 7 in D 4 in

1920s Reading Glass by Bausch & Lomb

By Bausch & Lomb

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A boxed hand held magnifying glass crafted of an ebonized handle and optical glass.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Magnifying Glasses with handles
Magnifying Glasses with handles

Magnifying Glasses with handles

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Variety of hand held magnifying glasses from both the US and England.

Category

20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

19th Century Gallery Magnifying Glass
19th Century Gallery Magnifying Glass

19th Century Gallery Magnifying Glass

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H 15.56 in W 8.27 in D 1.19 in

19th Century Gallery Magnifying Glass

Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB

A large scale hand held magnifying glass. The glass lens surrounded by a moulded circular border.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

English Art Deco Shagreen Magnifying Glass
English Art Deco Shagreen Magnifying Glass

English Art Deco Shagreen Magnifying Glass

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H 11.5 in W 3.63 in D 1 in

English Art Deco Shagreen Magnifying Glass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish English Art Deco magnifying glass was acquired in London and it dates to the 1920s-1930s. The piece is fabricated in shagreen and bakelite.

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Shagreen, Glass, Bakelite

Chinoiserie Hand Mirror and Looking Glass
Chinoiserie Hand Mirror and Looking Glass

Chinoiserie Hand Mirror and Looking Glass

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H 7.5 in W 3.3 in D 0.85 in

Chinoiserie Hand Mirror and Looking Glass

Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB

By James Cox (c.1723–1800): Goldsmith and Entrepreneur An enamel hand mirror and magnifying glass with Chinoiserie decoration.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English More Mirrors

Materials

Enamel

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H 0.5 in W 18.5 in D 5.25 in

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 Farmer, New York.

Category

Early 20th Century American More Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

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