Horn Magnifying Glass
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sterling Silver
Silver, Steel
Early 20th Century Victorian Desk Sets
Glass
Vintage 1960s American American Classical Desk Sets
Horn
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Silver Plate
Recent Sales
Vintage 1920s American Desk Accessories
Bronze
Early 20th Century Desk Accessories
Steel
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Glass
Early 20th Century British Desk Accessories
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Scientific Instruments
Horn, Glass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Silver
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique 19th Century English More Desk Accessories
Horn, Glass
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Composition, Brass
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Desk Sets
Sterling Silver
20th Century English Desk Accessories
Steel, Sterling Silver
20th Century English Desk Accessories
Steel, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century British Desk Accessories
Steel, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English More Desk Accessories
Horn, Glass
1990s American Rustic Paperweights
Metal
Early 20th Century English British Colonial More Desk Accessories
Brass
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Metal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Letter Openers
Chrome
20th Century Rustic Scientific Instruments
Glass
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Metal, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
20th Century Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique 19th Century English More Desk Accessories
Glass, Horn
Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Scientific Instruments
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desk Sets
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Mounted Objects
Horn
Antique Late 19th Century European Rococo Desk Sets
Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage 1970s British Edwardian Letter Openers
Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver
20th Century English Desk Accessories
Steel, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Horn, Bamboo, Glass
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Horn, Leather, Glass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers
Leather, Glass, Horn
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Silver Plate
Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Brass
20th Century Unknown Desk Accessories
Brass
Late 20th Century American Rustic More Desk Accessories
Mid-20th Century Desk Sets
Brass
Vintage 1950s Austrian Decorative Objects
Brass
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Vintage 1950s English Desk Accessories
Brass
Antique 19th Century Desk Accessories
Silver, Brass
Vintage 1970s French Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Brass
Antique 19th Century Desk Accessories
20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments
Antique 1880s Great Britain (UK) More Desk Accessories
Silver
Vintage 1920s English More Desk Accessories
Silver Plate
Horn Magnifying Glass For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Horn Magnifying Glass?
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best magnifying glass should be lightweight, have a large diameter, provide a wide viewing area, and offer high, distortion-free magnification. However, finding one unit that offers all of these attributes is almost impossible. Shop a range of antique and vintage magnifying glasses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A magnifying glass can also be called a loupe. The loupe is a small magnifying device that helps the user see small details. You’ll find a variety of magnifying glasses or loupes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022For coin collectors, a magnifying glass range of 10X to 30X is standard. At this range, you can easily examine mint markings and imperfections as well as grade coins. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity when collecting coins. 1stDibs partners with only top-vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The use of magnifying glasses is linked as far back as the ancient Egyptians. In Egypt, they used crystals or other shiny stones to view small objects better. However, the first magnifying glass crafted for scientific purposes is believed to be designed by Roger Bacon, an English philosopher during the 13th century. Browse a wide selection of vintage magnifying glasses on 1stDibs.
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