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TIFFANY Sterling Silver Novelty Bookmark & Magnifier
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in York, GB
TIFFANY & CO. Sterling Silver Novelty Bookmark & Magnifier modelled as glasses. stamped 925 and
Category

Late 20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

1993 Chanel Long Chain Necklace Magnifying Glass
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Oakland, CA
with considerable weight. Long interlinked chain. Large round glass magnifier with small CC on
Category

1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Sterling Charlie Chaplin Magnifier Magnifying Glass
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Magnifier with ebony wood handle with sterling silver head accent reminiscent of Charlie Chaplin
Category

Early 20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Chrome

Antique English Bamboo Canterbury Stand or Bamboo Magazine Holder
Located in Chicago, IL
covered in leather for your reading glasses, magnifier, and beverage of choice. This Bamboo magazine rack
Category

Vintage 1910s English Country Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Iron Sunflower Floral Magnifier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This unique and rare magnifier has a lovely hand painted sunflower. The magnifier portion is a
Category

Early 20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Iron

Carl Auböck Magnifier, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck bowl, Austria 1960s. The measurements given apply to the magnifier. The cover measures
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Horn, Leather, Glass

Carl Auböck Magnifier, Austria 1960s
Carl Auböck Magnifier, Austria 1960s
H 5.52 in W 2.17 in D 0.4 in
Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Horse Motif Desk Magnifier Glass in Silver
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Desk magnifier glass designed by Hermes. Fabulous and highly decorative piece, created in Paris
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Art Deco Floral Crystal and Brass Magnifier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Brass magnifier with red-and-white crystal accent piece on the handle. The center section is
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Hermes Desktop Magnifier Paperweight in Silver, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Hermes Paris magnifying glass desk accessory with domed lens ensconced in a silver frame
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Paperweights

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Female Bust Wood with Diamond Eyes Magnifier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Victorian magnifier depicting a woman's head adorned with a 14-karat gold wire necklace with one
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

20th Century Hollywood Regency Rhinestone Bakelite Deco Ball Magnifier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Magnifier with round Bakelite ball accent encrusted with rhinestones, connected to a long ebony
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

Vintage CHANEL 80's Haute Couture Gold Magnifier Necklace
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
pendant, you will find a magnifier glass circled by another torsade. On the top of the pendant, where the
Category

Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Rare 70s Tabletop Mirror with Light and Magnifier - Nordic Design Icons
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
light maker. Carmen Denmark period. 1970s country. Denmark material. plastic, glass color. chromed
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Plastic, Glass

Two Large Magnifiers With 19th Century Gilded and Mother-of-Pearl Handles
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two Large Magnifiers With 19th Century Gilded and Mother of Pearl Handles Largest: 4"w x 2"d. x
Category

Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Glass

Vintage Double Concave Magnifying Glass with Louis Vuitton Upholstered
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
to the war. RLC-L A Reducing Lens, or often called a reducing glass, looks like a magnifier but has a
Category

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

Materials

Metal

19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Long Handled Lorgnette Glasses
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th Century imitation tortoise shell lorgnette magnifier glasses with a dramatic foldable
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Curiosities

19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Spring Loaded Lorgnette Glasses
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th Century imitation tortoise lorgnette magnifier glasses with a spring loaded mechanism for
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Curiosities

Abstract Wall Sculpture "Synopsis" - Early Hologram Effect
By Halvorsen Vever, Elsbeth
Located in Soquel, CA
, bone, glass and a magnifier. Signed "Elsbeth Vever 1982" on verso. Image, 24.50"L x 13.75"H x 4"W
Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Edwardian 1905 Handle Desk Magnifier Glass in Sterling Silver and Bamboo Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Desk magnifier glass from the Edwardian Period. Very beautiful and decorative piece, created
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Hermes Gilt Metal Magnifier Glass
By Hermès
Located in Pasadena, CA
Gilt metal magnifier glass in the original fitted box. Signed Hermes to underside. Weight
Category

Vintage 1980s European More Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Tiffany desk magnifier
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Sterling tiffany elsa Peretti magnifier
Category

Vintage 1960s American Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermes Rope Magnifier
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
An iconic magnifier from Hermes, done in their classic rope motif. An excellent addition to any
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermes Rope Magnifier
Hermes Rope Magnifier
H 1 in W 6 in D 6 in
Hermes Sterling Magnifier and Letter Opener
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
magnifier and letter opener. Marked on edge of letter opener. 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Industrial Magnifier on Stand Solid Brass
Located in Cookeville, TN
This Classic industrial style magnifier rests on a stand and is adjustable. You can move it up and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Industrial Magnifier on Stand Solid Brass
Industrial Magnifier on Stand Solid Brass
H 10.5 in W 12.38 in D 4.88 in
Futuristic Italian Chrome-Plated Metal and Glass Spherical Lantern c 1960s
By Leucos Design Lab
Located in Palm Springs, CA
of the thick molded glass lenses acts as a magnifier for the internal light source. The top half of
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Amazing Sideboard Italy, circa 1950
Located in Munich, DE
with three doors, central door with framed brass and magnifier glass, this part can be used as a bar
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Amazing Sideboard Italy, circa 1950
Amazing Sideboard Italy, circa 1950
H 36.62 in W 110.24 in D 19.3 in
CARTIER Magnifier Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
14K gold. Polished glass magnifier swivels out to provide strong clear magnification. This is a
Category

American More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Pair of Early 20th C English Gilt Brass Sconces With Magnifiers
Located in New York, NY
A pair of early 20th century English gilt brass neoclassical style sconces with original glass
Category

Early 20th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Huge Antique English Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass by Samuel Jacob, 1897
By Samuel Jacob
Located in Bath, GB
, measuring 10" in length. The frame around the original glass magnifier is made from pierced or
Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermes Vintage Silver-Plate Twisted& Braided Rope Magnifier/ Desk Magnifier
By Hermès
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage and gorgeous Hermes desk accessory is a silver plate magnifier/ desk magnifier. The
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

WWII Brass Pocket Compass, England, 1942
Located in Nantucket, MA
A working brass pocket compass marked London, 1942 on the back. Nickel dial. With hinged glass
Category

Mid-20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Massive Glass faceted Hand Magnifier glass
Located in Westport, CT
Extra large faceted glass decorative working chrome trim hand magnifier. Great power for
Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Chrome

Antique Quizzing Glass or Magnifier
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian pinchbeck quizzing glass chased with roses,shamrocks and thistles, the symbols for Great
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Pinchbeck

CHANEL Magnifier Glass on Long Chain
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous CHANEL magnifier on original 34" chain. A very rare highly desirable piece of old CHANEL
Category

French Chain Necklaces

Antique English Bamboo Canterbury/Magazine Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
reading glasses, magnifier, and beverage of choice. This magazine rack is ever delightful whether utilized
Category

Vintage 1910s English Country Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Library Magnifier, English, Brass, Specimen Magnifying Glass, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the glass within the outer frame This is a delightful antique library magnifier, with a wonderful
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

Magnifiers by Carl Aubock
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of magnifying glasses with a brass and bone handle.
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

CHANEL Goldtone Necklace With Magnifier Glass & Red Gripoix
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Goldtone Necklace With Magnifier Glass & Red Gripoix Age: c. 1986 Made in France
Category

Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Antique Nautical Chart Brass Magnifiers
Located in New York, NY
Each with domed glass set within a brass surround. Of large size. Dimensions: One: Height: 4 x
Category

Early 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Golf Motif Desk Magnifier Glass in Silver
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Desk magnifier glass designed by Hermes. Fabulous and highly decorative piece, created in Paris
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Vintage 19th Century Stereoptic Viewer & Magnifier
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
This rare 19th century stereoptic viewer & magnifier is very hard to obtain in this very good
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Hermes Silver Plate Equestrian Desk Magnifier
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes French silver plate equestrian horse motif desk magnifier. Also can be used as a paperweight
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Industrial Cast Iron Magnifier and Loupe
By Bausch & Lomb
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An industrial age magnifying glass and loupe on a cast iron pedestal base with an adjustable arm.
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Victorian Carved Wood Dog Head Chrome Magnifier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Magnifier with Victorian carved wood dog head accent handle with glass eyes. The magnifier portion
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

English Adjustable Standing Desk Magnifier of Brass
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English desktop or tabletop magnifier of brass in the Classic industrial style, featuring a
Category

Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique American Tiffany Sterling Silver Desk Magnifier
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Sterling Silver Tiffany Desk Magnifier Signed on base of Handle With Tiffany E-Mark 1865
Category

Antique 19th Century American Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th C. Parabolic Magnifier Medical Lamp Device
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
glass. Could be electrified. --Complimentary Shipping in the Cont. U.S.--
Category

Antique 19th Century American Industrial Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Hermes French Cognac Signed Leather Wrapped Desk Magnifier
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
French fashion and accessory house Hermes signed cognac leather wrapped desk magnifier or
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Leather, Optical Glass

Tiffany and co, EP Art Nouveau Magnifier
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Westport, CT
Circa 1890's Tiffany and co Marked {E P} heavy Glass hand Magnifier ,The Magnifier is 8.25 long the
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments

Eschenbach Optic Very High Quality Gold Hand Magnifier Made in Germany
By Eschenbach
Located in Sofia, BG
Eschenbach optic very high quality hand magnifier made in Germany.
Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Optical Glass

Rolex Day-Date President Blue Ombre Diamond Dial White Gold Watch 118209
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
for setting the time to the second, date display under glass magnifier, Screw-down crown with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Quizzing Glass
Located in Baltimore, MD
Large Georgian quizzing glass or magnifier in 18K cased gold with floral chasing. Both men and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian More Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Quizzing Glass
Antique Quizzing Glass
W 2.32 in L 3.75 in
Antique English Adjustable Bulls Eye Desk-Top Magnifying Glass, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A very handsome Edwardian era brass framed adjustable "Bulls Eye" magnifying glass with a convex
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vintage Sciolari Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful nickel and magnifier glass chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. Has 7 lights.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gilt bronze single light sconces with magnifier glass in front of the single candle.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Vintage Chanel Loupe Necklace Circa 1984
By Chanel
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
chain, black and white glass pearls. magnifier pendant with Swarovski crystals. Loupe is 2" long and 2
Category

Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Antique French Gold Lorgnette as Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
opens it from a magnifier to glasses with a very satisfying click. Remarks from Lawrence Jeffrey
Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Magnifying Glass Magnifier, Brass Crystal Glass, circa 1900
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A Jugendstil magnifying glass made of brass and crystal glass, manufactured in austria, circa 1900
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Hermes Eye of Cleopatra Glass Magnifier Desk Accessory and or Paperweight
By Hermès
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful hallmarked French Hermes surrealist gold-plated magnifying glass, desk accessory and
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gold Plate

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Glass Magnifier For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the glass magnifier you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each glass magnifier for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect glass magnifier — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each glass magnifier bearing Industrial, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Hermès, Bausch & Lomb and Cartier each produced at least one beautiful glass magnifier that is worth considering.

How Much is a Glass Magnifier?

A glass magnifier can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $650, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $3,850.
Questions About Glass Magnifier
  • 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
    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 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.
  • 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.