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Horn Magnifying Glass

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

Brass Framed Monumental Sized Magnifying Glass with Natural Horn Handle
Located in Savannah, GA
This monumental sized horn handled magnifying glass with brass framework and stem, is of heavy
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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Scientific Instruments

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Antique 18th or Early 19th Century Horn Folding Magnifying Glass or Loupe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique magnifying glass or loupe. The frame comprised of horn (likely from a steer or
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown George III Scientific Instruments

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Horn, Glass

Late 20th Century Magnifying Glass With Tripod Antler Handle
Located in Cookeville, TN
Gorgeous standing magnifying glass with metal surround and metal antler detail, sitting on a antler
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Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Roswell, GA
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Located in Charlottesville, VA
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chic stag head design. Wrapping horns form a rim around the glass.
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Located in Middleburg, VA
magnifying glass, made with a 19th century stag horn cutlery handle, will help do the job. Made in England
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Located in Austin, TX
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Located in Middleburg, VA
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By Igor Balbi, Lucio Bubacco
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Bath, GB
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Located in Middleburg, VA
magnifying glass made with a 19th century stag horn cutlery handle, will help do the job. Made in England
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Located in Pearland, TX
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, leather-bound books, a gorgeous orchid in a crusty container and a large horn magnifying glass under an
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Located in SouthPort, CT
Magnifying glass in horn and silver plate by Hermes, Paris. Exceptional form. Stamped
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Dramatic RARE Magnifying Glass
Located in Roswell, GA
Beautiful brass and S.African antelope horn with magnifying glass. Modern optical lens. Brass
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Located in Bridgehampton, NY
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Horn Magnifying Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of horn magnifying glass for your home. Frequently made of bone, horn and metal, every item from our selection of horn magnifying glass was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of horn magnifying glass — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An object in our assortment of horn magnifying glass, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made option in this array of horn magnifying glass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Carl Auböck, J.F. Fradley & Co. and Mappin Brothers are consistently popular.

How Much is a Horn Magnifying Glass?

The average selling price for a piece of horn magnifying glass at 1stDibs is $495, while they’re typically $148 on the low end and $1,800 for the highest priced.
Questions About Horn Magnifying Glass
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For 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.

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