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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
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Early 20th Century American Large Antique Magnifying Glass

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Jade, Sterling Silver

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 Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Stainless Steel, Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass
By George Hope
Located in New York, NY
Large, Edwardian, sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel-mounted magnifying glass, Birmingham
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Very Large George III Rosewood Gallery Magnifying Glass
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very large George III rosewood gallery magnifying glass, the circular glass within a rosewood
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Early 19th Century English George III Large Antique Magnifying Glass

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Rosewood

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the larger examples
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1910s British Edwardian Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
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1910s British Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
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1910s British Edwardian Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

American Victorian Walnut Cased Standing Magnifying Glass
Located in Hudson, NY
This large American Victorian standing magnifying glass is encased in a carved and turned walnut
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Glass, Walnut

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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Early 1900s German Black Forest Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Extra Large Antique Mounted Magic Lantern Condensing / Magnifying / Optical Lens
Located in Lisse, NL
an optician. Apart from being historically significant in these three fields, these large lenses also
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Antique 9k gold and Opal magnifying glass pendant, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A magical antique 9ct gold opal set magnifying glass pendant. It is a larger piece much larger
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19th Century British Victorian Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Empire Quizzing Glass Forged Iron Polished Cut Steel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Iron quizzing glass was crated towards the end of the eighteenth century in France. The large
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1790s French Empire Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Cut Steel

Antique Empire Quizzing Glass Forged Iron Polished Cut Steel
Antique Empire Quizzing Glass Forged Iron Polished Cut Steel
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H 2.56 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Large Religious Engraving showing the Acts of the Saints, 1730
Located in Langweer, NL
large engraving shows the Acts of the Saints, depicting a female figure seated at the top of the page
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18th Century Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Paper

Large Didactical Model of a Bee labeled “ Denoyer-Geppert Company of Chicago "
Located in Leuven , BE
Model of the worker bee (Apis mellifica) magnified 35 times, mounted on foot. One side shows the
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Early 20th Century German Large Antique Magnifying Glass

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Plaster, Paper

Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Vitrine ~ Display Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
from exotic imported mahogany, it features panels with flame or crotch patterns to magnify the natural
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Monumental Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror
Located in London, by appointment only
candelabra with original cut-glass drip pans and gilt bronze nozzles. The gilding has aged to a deep rich
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Early 19th Century English Regency Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Ormolu

Mid-20th Century Brass Table Mirror by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in London, GB
the larger glass when turned vertically and paint losses to the underside of the base; we have
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass, Metal

Rare Piel Frères Paris France Peacock Eye Pin Brooch
By Piel Frères
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
see photos for details ) and light surface wear to glass which is noticeable under magnifying glass
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Base Metal

19th Century Gilt Bronze Candleholders, in the style of Ernest Meissonier
By Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier
Located in NICE, FR
. The English art critic John Ruskin examined his work at length under a magnifying glass, "marvelling
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Bronze

Flemish Hand-Woven "Feuilles De Choux" Tapestry, Silk and Wool
Located in Firenze, FI
area of ??these leaves closely or with a magnifying glass. A small red frame above and below, a
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16th Century Belgian Renaissance Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Wool, Silk

Milan 1910/20 F.lli Koristka Antique Microscope Wooden Box with Accessories
Located in Milan, IT
preparation table that allows you to move the preparation without touching it, a magnifying glass system
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1910s Italian Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Georgian Black Dot Paste and Silver Antique Spinning Flower Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
visible upon very close inspection with a magnifying glass. It is consistent with age and use and do not
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Late 18th Century Georgian Large Antique Magnifying Glass

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Silver

French Bronze Sculpture “The Amateur” by Pierre Detrier circa 1890
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, having withdrawn his magnifying glass so that even the most minute detail can be considered before
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19th Century French Romantic Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Bronze

Antique Edwardian Platinum GIA Old Cut Diamond Milgrain Engraved Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
ring, 1 diamond from the side stones has a tiny chip only seen under magnifying glass. Comes w/ the
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Early 1900s Edwardian Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum 5.54ctw GIA European Diamond Fancy Link Belly Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
diamonds have small chips that are only noticeable under a magnifying glass, otherwise in excellent overall
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1920s Art Deco Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Black Enamel Cluster Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
a magnifying glass, otherwise in excellent overall condition! Stock Number: EG-190246014-22021822
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Early 1900s Victorian Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

FANCY Antique Art Deco Platinum 6.03ct Diamond & Black Onyx Line Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
period bracelet. A few diamonds have tiny chips that are only noticeable under a magnifying glass
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1920s Art Deco Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Tang Dynasty Pottery Horse With Saddle
Located in Dallas, TX
and parts of mane and hair tuft. A super tight hairline on base of neck barely visible with magnifying
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Pottery

From the Ponte Vecchio, Florence
By John Taylor Arms
Located in Middletown, NY
needles and a magnifying glass, to create the incredibly rich and fine detail that his etchings are known
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1920s American Modern Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Etching, Aquatint

Portrait of a Newlywed by Casper Casteleyn, an artist of the Dutch Golden Age
Located in PARIS, FR
into a subtle harmony of grays, and magnifies the luxurious, padded character of the vellum used as a
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17th Century Old Masters Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Chalk, Vellum

Antique Edwardian Platinum 2.25ctw Old European Diamond Milgrain Open Bar Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
noticeable under a magnifying glass, otherwise in excellent condition! Stock Number: EG-390150399-21121521-EY
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1910s Edwardian Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Thistle and Moths, plate no. 6, Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Middletown, NY
September the first moth emerged. Seen through the magnifying glass, both these moths reveal hair like the
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Early 18th Century Naturalistic Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Watercolor, Engraving

Mysteries of the Passion
By Jacques Callot
Located in New York, NY
under a magnifying glass (or perhaps by vulnerable microbes). As in all the best Callot prints, the
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1630s Old Masters Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Etching

Large 1900s English Ship/Library Magnifying Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
Large 1900s English ship/library magnifying glass.
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Early 1900s British Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Metal

Over Sized Antique Bronze and Horn Magnifying Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
Large antique bronze & horn magnifying glass.
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1920s American Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Bronze

Extremely Large Edwardian 8 Day / 200 Hour Ball Clock with Roman Numerals
Located in London, GB
the glass ball magnifies the dial as you walk and you can see the mechanism through the back. They
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1910s British Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Industrial Spotlight
Located in Spokane, WA
reveal brass hardware, and aluminum body. It's life at sea has given a patina on the original glass as
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Early 20th Century American Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Industrial Spotlight
Industrial Spotlight
H 78.5 in W 23 in D 15 in
Magnifying glass and brass object
Located in London, GB
Large magnifying glass with brass surround
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1910s British Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Magnifying Glass with Parasol Handle
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large magnifying glass made with antique parasol handle c.1850-1900. Gold plate and mother of pearl
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19th Century Unknown Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Gold Plate

Magnifying Glass with Parasol Handle
Magnifying Glass with Parasol Handle
H 1.5 in W 14.25 in D 4 in
Georg Adam Scheid Secessionist Enamel On Silver Magnifying Glass
By Georg Adam Scheid
Located in Litchfield, CT
This impeccably designed enamel on silver magnifying glass is a brilliant example of the Austrian
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Early 20th Century Austrian Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver-Mounted Cobalt Blue Guilloche Enamel Magnifying Glass
Located in New York, NY
Large, Art Deco, sterling silver-mounted deep cobalt blue guilloche enamel magnifying glass
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1920s English Art Deco Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Late 18th Century Mother of Pearl and Silver Magnifying Glass
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A lovely large example of a late 18th century mother of pearl and silver magnifying glass.
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Late 18th Century Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Silver

Large Round Brass Magnifying Glass
Located in Essex, MA
A large round brass magnifying glass for reading charts and other documents. Graphic, unusual and
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19th Century English Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
magnifying glass. End is engraved with initials.
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19th Century Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Very Large George III Gallery Magnifying Glass
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very large George III gallery magnifying glass, the circular glass within a rosewood frame, the
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19th Century British George III Large Antique Magnifying Glass

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Glass, Rosewood

Collection of Antique Magnifying Glasses
Located in Petaluma, CA
Here is a very nice varied collection of antique magnifying glasses, consisting of: a large blue
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Early 20th Century French Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Large Antique French Folding Brass Magnifying Glass, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
Always highly sought-after, this is a large example of a French folding magnifying glass, the
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Large Early Brass Mounted Magnifying Lens
Located in Culver City, CA
Large magnifying lens on brass adjustable stand.
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Early 20th Century English Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the larger examples
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
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1910s European Edwardian Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
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1910s British Edwardian Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
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1910s British Edwardian Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
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1910s British Edwardian Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Brass Magnifying Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
A superb late 19th century English magnifying glass with a large round lens and turned brass handle.
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Late 19th Century English Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the larger examples
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1910s English Edwardian Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
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Early 1900s English Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
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1910s English Edwardian Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
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1910s English Edwardian Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Antique English Folding Magnifying Glass c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
An unusual Edwardian Folding magnifying glass, the polished brass case having a hole in the centre
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Large Antique Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

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Large Antique Magnifying Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of large antique magnifying glass on 1stDibs. A piece of large antique magnifying glass — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of large antique magnifying glass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of large antique magnifying glass is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made object in our assortment of large antique magnifying glass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Edward Farmer and George Hope are consistently popular.

How Much is a Large Antique Magnifying Glass?

Prices for a piece of large antique magnifying glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $295 and can go as high as $97,249, while the average can fetch as much as $2,375.