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Hand Magnifying Glass

19th Century Chinese Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass, circa 1880
Located in Central England, GB
designed hand magnifying glass dates to circa 1880 and was made in China. The beautiful silver frame that
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Desk Accessories

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Silver

Natural Burl Wood Magnifier
Located in Montreal, QC
Unique desk or tabletop hand magnifying glass featuring a large round looking glass mounted to a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Wood

Natural Burl Wood Magnifier
Natural Burl Wood Magnifier
$695
H 9.5 in W 3 in D 1 in
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
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Decorative Silver Plated Magnify Glass and Letter Opener
Decorative Silver Plated Magnify Glass and Letter Opener
$716 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 11 in W 4 in D 1.5 in
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
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Late 20th Century Unknown International Style Desk Sets

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Metal

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
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Vintage 1960s Adam Style Scientific Instruments

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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
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Early 20th Century European Victorian Paperweights

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Silver Plate

Silver Plate Victorian Repoussé Magnifying Glass
Silver Plate Victorian Repoussé Magnifying Glass
$600 Sale Price
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H 10.5 in W 3.88 in D 0.5 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Bone

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
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Antique Late 19th Century British Convex Mirrors

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Silver

A Late 19th Century Sassoon Family Magnifying Glass
A Late 19th Century Sassoon Family Magnifying Glass
$9,600 Sale Price
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H 11.42 in W 4.53 in D 1.58 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
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Vintage 1930s German Industrial Nautical Objects

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Metal

Large European 1930's Nautical Map Reader Magnifying Glass
Large European 1930's Nautical Map Reader Magnifying Glass
$2,000 Sale Price
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H 5.95 in W 15.8 in D 15.8 in
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Brass

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

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Metal

Vintage Silver Magnifying Glass with Antler Horn Handle
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
desk in an office. Fantastic patina on this vintage magnifying glass.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Silver Plate

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
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20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

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Bronze

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. The viewing glass is square with a
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20th Century American Classical Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Wooden and Brass Square Faced Magnifying Glass with Nautical Symbol
Wooden and Brass Square Faced Magnifying Glass with Nautical Symbol
$280 Sale Price
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H 11 in W 4.75 in D 0.5 in
ANTIQUE ENGLISH WALNUT RECEPTION DESK LETTER SET MAGNiFYING GLASS
Located in Pulborough, GB
of late Victorian craftsmanship, dating back to 1900. Comprising a magnifying glass and a letter
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20th Century British Desk Sets

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Walnut

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
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Antique Late 19th Century French More Desk Accessories

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Pewter

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
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Scientific Instruments

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Essenze Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Set by Nino Basso
By Design Center 1991, Nino Basso
Located in Milan, IT
and magnifying lens set distinguished by its funktional line combined with luxury handle made of solid
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Sets

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Wood

Essenze Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Set by Nino Basso
Essenze Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Set by Nino Basso
$995 / item
H 2.56 in W 7.68 in D 11.23 in
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

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
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Rare Antique English Mammoth Map or Library Magnifying Glass, circa 1930
Rare Antique English Mammoth Map or Library Magnifying Glass, circa 1930
$1,797 Sale Price
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H 17.5 in W 9.5 in D 1.5 in
Art Deco Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Silver Plate 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Art Deco Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Silver Plate 1930s Sometimes, the only quality an
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Scientific Instruments

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Silver Plate

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
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Vintage 1980s American Modern More Desk Accessories

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Brass, Chrome

Karl Springer Rare Large Illuminating Vanity Magnifying Mirror, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Meticulously crafted extra large adjustable illuminating magnifying mirror in polished steel and
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Mirrors

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Brass, Steel

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
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Vintage 1980s American Modern More Desk Accessories

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Chrome

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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
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21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Table Mirrors

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Blown Glass, Mirror

Magnifying Vanity Mirror in Glass
Magnifying Vanity Mirror in Glass
H 5.91 in W 6.89 in D 5.52 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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

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Brass

Brass Letter Opener and Magnifying Glass
Brass Letter Opener and Magnifying Glass
H 9.5 in W 3.38 in D 1.13 in
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
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Vintage 1920s Asian Chinese Chippendale More Mirrors

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Serpentine

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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque More Desk Accessories

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Brass

England Hand magnifying glass / Magnifying lens, Antler and metal
By English Country Antiques
Located in Valladolid, ES
taste for any office Hand magnifying glass / Magnifying lens, Antler and metal, 20th century – England
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Vintage 1940s English Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

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Metal

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
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco More Desk Accessories

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Brass

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
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass, Art Nouveau Style, Boxed
By Alfred Clark
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silverware. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver magnifying glass/hand lens has a plain
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

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
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Desk Sets

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Metal

Victorian Style Magnifying Glass
Victorian Style Magnifying Glass
H 12.75 in W 4 in D 2 in
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
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Vintage 1920s British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Iron

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
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Scientific Instruments

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Bronze

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
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments

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Bronze

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
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Vintage 1910s British Folk Art Desk Sets

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Brass

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

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Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

"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
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20th Century American Sculptures

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
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20th Century More Desk Accessories

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Brass

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
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desk Sets

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Sterling Silver

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

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Brass

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
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Glass

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Brass

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
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Desk Accessories

Antique Sterling Silver Grip Handle Magnifier
Located in Montreal, QC
Unique desk or tabletop hand magnifying glass featuring a beautifully embossed sterling silver grip
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Paperweights

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
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Antique 1890s Victorian Paperweights

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
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20th Century Early Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Hand Held Magnifying Glass with Faceted Glass Handle
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Hand Held Magnifying Glass with Faceted Glass Handle A lovely piece for your study in good
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Desk Sets

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Glass

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
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Horn, Bamboo, Glass

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Bronze

Vintage Wood and Brass Magnifying Glass
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic vintage brass and cherrywood magnifying glass.
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Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Vintage Wood and Brass Magnifying Glass
Vintage Wood and Brass Magnifying Glass
H 7.75 in W 3 in D 0.75 in
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

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Brass

Round Heavy Murano Clear Glass Etched Compass Paperweight Magnifying Glass 1970
Located in Miami, FL
serves as a magnifying glass for small areas. In very good vintage condition.   
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Cartier Magnifying Glass Eye Loupe Pasha de Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Cartier magnifying glass eye loupe 'Pasha', SIHH98 Paris, France, 1998 This loupe is in mint
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

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Metal

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
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20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Tortoise Magnifyer in Brass
Located in Paris, FR
Magnifyer Tortoise with structure in solid brass with glass magnifyer x7.   
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Tortoise Magnifyer in Brass
Tortoise Magnifyer in Brass
H 1.19 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in
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
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Bronze

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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Scientific Instruments

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Brass

English Art Nouveau Sheffield Sterling Silver Mounted Large Magnifying Glass
Located in New York, NY
embraced in scrolls, this magnifying glass has its handle in Sheffield sterling silver with maker's marks
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories

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Stainless Steel, Silver

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
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Antique Late 19th Century European Rococo Desk Sets

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Gold Plate, Brass

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
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Vintage 1970s British Edwardian Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

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
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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
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Mid-Century Modern desk accessory set composed of an Art Nouveau style magnifying glass
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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
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Mid-Century Modern desk accessory in Art Deco style, magnifying glass with hand carved
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Vintage 1970s British Art Deco Letter Openers

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Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

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

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Horn, Leather, Glass

1970s English Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Desk Set with Bone Handles
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Mid-Century Modern desk accessory set composed of an Art Deco style magnifying glass and
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Vintage 1970s British Art Deco Letter Openers

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Stainless Steel, Silver Plate

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
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold, Brass

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
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Antiquities

Materials

Gold

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 ...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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 ...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Paperweights

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Metal

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.
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Magnifying Glasses with handles
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Variety of hand held magnifying glasses from both the US and England. Most are antique with
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20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Gallery Magnifying Glass
19th Century Gallery Magnifying Glass
H 15.56 in W 8.27 in D 1.19 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
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco More Desk Accessories

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Shagreen, Glass, Bakelite

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
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Antique Mid-18th Century English More Mirrors

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Enamel

Stunning Italian oil on panel of 'Lydia' by Alphonso Savini 1874
By Alfonso Savini
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
glass in hand you would find it impossible to fault this beautiful example of Savini's work. Savini
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Paintings

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Panel

Georg Jensen Sterling Magnifying Glass No. 392 Ebony Handle by Henning Koppel
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver magnifying glass no. 392 with ebony handle by Henning Koppel. Weighs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Large Vintage Magnifying Glass
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Large vintage Indian magnifying glass or convex glass. Size: 12.5" L x 4" D.
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1990s Indian Bohemian More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Brass and Wood Vintage Magnifying Round Glass
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Brass and wood vintage magnifying round glass Round glass with torn wood handle Ideal as a paper
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

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Terracotta

90° Minuto Foosball Table by Teckell in Walnut
By Teckell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A subtle and elegant walnut structure highlights and supports this modern and essential foosball table, inviting the challenge of enjoying the game until its very last minute (90° Mi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Games

Materials

Crystal

90° Minuto Foosball Table by Teckell in Walnut
90° Minuto Foosball Table by Teckell in Walnut
$15,631 Sale Price / item
30% Off
H 36.22 in W 35.43 in D 55.12 in
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
$425,000
H 168 in Dm 104 in
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Hand Magnifying Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best magnifying glass should be lightweight, have a large diameter, provide a wide viewing area, and offer high, distortion-free magnification. However, finding one unit that offers all of these attributes is almost impossible. Shop a range of antique and vintage magnifying glasses on 1stDibs.
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    A magnifying glass can also be called a loupe. The loupe is a small magnifying device that helps the user see small details. You’ll find a variety of magnifying glasses or loupes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The use of magnifying glasses is linked as far back as the ancient Egyptians. In Egypt, they used crystals or other shiny stones to view small objects better. However, the first magnifying glass crafted for scientific purposes is believed to be designed by Roger Bacon, an English philosopher during the 13th century. Browse a wide selection of vintage magnifying glasses on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, Viking Glass is hand-made. In 1940, the high-end glass company focused on quality Swedish Modern hand-made pieces, celebrated for their vibrant colors. You can shop a selection of Viking Glass pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to tell if you have a piece of genuine hand-blown glass is to locate the pontil mark. This is a scar usually found on the bottom of the piece where the pontil was broken off from the glass object. An absence of this scar may indicate your glass piece was mold-blown. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary hand-blown glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.