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Early Magnifying Glass

Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian
Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian

Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian

$625

H 7 in W 2.5 in D 1.5 in

Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian

Located in New York, NY

A metal magnifying glass with seashell handle, circa early to mid-20th century. Piece has a metal

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

Sterling Charlie Chaplin Magnifier Magnifying Glass
Sterling Charlie Chaplin Magnifier Magnifying Glass

Sterling Charlie Chaplin Magnifier Magnifying Glass

$340Sale Price|20% Off

H 13 in W 4 in D 0.5 in

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. Marked: Sterling. The magnifier portion is a later addition to the vintage handle.

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Early 20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Chrome

Silver Plate Victorian Repoussé Magnifying Glass
Silver Plate Victorian Repoussé Magnifying 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

Category

Early 20th Century European Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate

Jade and Sterling Silver Large Magnifying Glass
Jade and Sterling Silver Large Magnifying Glass

Jade and Sterling Silver Large Magnifying Glass

$12,000

H 0.5 in W 18.5 in D 5.25 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century American More Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Silver-Mounted Magnifying Glass, Birmingham, 1901
Edwardian Silver-Mounted Magnifying Glass, Birmingham, 1901

Edwardian Silver-Mounted Magnifying Glass, Birmingham, 1901

Located in Spencertown, NY

The curling glass handle with silver mount connecting to magnifying glass.

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Very Large George III Rosewood Gallery Magnifying Glass
Very Large George III Rosewood Gallery Magnifying Glass

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Magnifying Glass
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Magnifying Glass

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Magnifying Glass

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique bronze Zodiac magnifying glass By Tiffany Studios (signed on the

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Large Horn Handle Magnifying Glass desk Accessory
Antique Victorian Large Horn Handle Magnifying Glass desk Accessory

Antique Victorian Large Horn Handle Magnifying Glass desk Accessory

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Large Horn Magnifying Glass. This was purchased from an estate and appears to be early

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Glass

Antique Ladies Sampler Magnifier, English, Brass, Magnifying Glass, Edwardian
Antique Ladies Sampler Magnifier, English, Brass, Magnifying Glass, Edwardian

Antique Ladies Sampler Magnifier, English, Brass, Magnifying Glass, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique ladies sampler magnifier. An English, walnut and brass magnifying glass, dating

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Pale Celadon Ruki-Shaped Chinese Jade Hairpin / Magnifying Glass
Antique Pale Celadon Ruki-Shaped Chinese Jade Hairpin / Magnifying Glass

Antique Pale Celadon Ruki-Shaped Chinese Jade Hairpin / Magnifying Glass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

pale celadon in color. The magnifying glass was likely assembled in the early 20th century by someone

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Gilded Age Vanity Items

Materials

Jade

Chanel Vintage Pearl Crystal Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace XL
Chanel Vintage Pearl Crystal Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace XL

Chanel Vintage Pearl Crystal Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace XL

By Chanel

Located in Bellevue, WA

DETAILS: extravagant authentic Chanel necklace with CC magnifying glass pendant on baroque pearl

Category

Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Chanel Vintage Gold CC Logos Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace
Chanel Vintage Gold CC Logos Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace

Chanel Vintage Gold CC Logos Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Bellevue, WA

DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain 32 inches long Comes with box IMPORTANT INFOR...

Category

Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Solid Wood 1920s
Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Solid Wood 1920s

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

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Art Deco Table or Desk Top Brass Mounted 7" Double Convex Magnifying Glass
Art Deco Table or Desk Top Brass Mounted 7" Double Convex Magnifying Glass

Art Deco Table or Desk Top Brass Mounted 7" Double Convex Magnifying Glass

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Art Deco desk/table top adjustable magnifying glass. A 7" diameter double convex lens in an open

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Silver Plate 1930s
Art Deco Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Silver Plate 1930s

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

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver Plate

George III Gold & Enamel Magnifying Glass with Red Leather Case, circa 1770
George III Gold & Enamel Magnifying Glass with Red Leather Case, circa 1770

George III Gold & Enamel Magnifying Glass with Red Leather Case, circa 1770

Located in London, GB

An important, and extremely rare, early George III Gold & Enamel Magnifying Glass, with original

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III More Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, Enamel

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Magnifying Glass
Magnifying Glass

Magnifying Glass

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Dm 2.5 in

Magnifying Glass

Located in Roswell, GA

Scottish Highland Steer Horn magnifying glass. Excellent patina. Good magnification.

Category

Early 20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Magnifying Glass Huge
Magnifying Glass Huge

Magnifying Glass Huge

Unavailable

H 17.5 in Dm 6 in

Magnifying Glass Huge

Located in Roswell, GA

Hurge Horn & Antler magnifying glass with brass surround. Black rubber inlay surrounding glass.

Category

Early 20th Century British Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

magnifying glass
magnifying glass

magnifying glass

Unavailable

Dm 3 in

magnifying glass

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Bone hand carved handle with figurines

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Desk Accessories

Magnified  glass bone handle
Magnified  glass bone handle

Magnified glass bone handle

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W 11 in D 1 in

Magnified glass bone handle

Located in Santa Monica, CA

very fine carving on handle

Category

Early 20th Century French Desk Accessories

Double Magnifying Glass Pendent
Double Magnifying Glass Pendent

Double Magnifying Glass Pendent

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H 8 in W 6.75 in D 6 in

Double Magnifying Glass Pendent

By Early Electrics Design Studio

Located in Peekskill, NY

that looks larger in the thick magnifying glasses. With an antique style filament bulb the look is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Rare Chinese Export Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass
Rare Chinese Export Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass

Rare Chinese Export Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Rare Chinese export silver and Jade magnifying glass, circa 1900. The pierced foliate silver frame

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sterling Silver

Georg Adam Scheid Secessionist Enamel On Silver Magnifying Glass
Georg Adam Scheid Secessionist Enamel On Silver Magnifying Glass

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

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Sterling Silver

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Double Magnifying Glass Desk Lamp
Double Magnifying Glass Desk Lamp

Double Magnifying Glass Desk Lamp

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H 18 in W 6.75 in D 6 in

Double Magnifying Glass Desk Lamp

By Early Electrics Design Studio

Located in Peekskill, NY

that looks larger in the thick magnifying glasses. With an antique style filament bulb the look is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Adjustable Jewelers Magnified Glass
Early 20th Century Adjustable Jewelers Magnified Glass

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

Category

Vintage 1920s British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Magnifying Glass Made From a Flute Portion
Early 20th Century Magnifying Glass Made From a Flute Portion

Early 20th Century Magnifying Glass Made From a Flute Portion

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Early 20th century magnifying glass made from a flute portion. Wonderful re-use of a beautiful

Category

Early 20th Century European Musical Instruments

Materials

Glass, Wood

Set of Double Sided Sconces with Magnifying and Frosted Glass - Matching Pair
Set of Double Sided Sconces with Magnifying and Frosted Glass - Matching Pair

Set of Double Sided Sconces with Magnifying and Frosted Glass - Matching Pair

By Early Electrics Design Studio

Located in Peekskill, NY

is a drum shape with one side flat frosted glass and the other a domed magnifying glass. The shade

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

OPTIMUS Early Brass Cased Magnifying Lens
OPTIMUS Early Brass Cased Magnifying Lens

OPTIMUS Early Brass Cased Magnifying Lens

Located in Culver City, CA

Brass magnifying lens by Optimus.

Category

Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large Early Brass Mounted Magnifying Lens
Large Early Brass Mounted Magnifying Lens

Large Early Brass Mounted Magnifying Lens

Located in Culver City, CA

Large magnifying lens on brass adjustable stand.

Category

Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass
Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass

Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass

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H 7.75 in Dm 3.75 in

Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass

By J.F. Fradley & Co.

Located in New York, NY

All sterling silver magnifying glass, The Fradley Co., New York, Ca. 1910. @7 3/4" long x @3 3/4

Category

Early 20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Collection of Antique Magnifying Glasses
Collection of Antique Magnifying Glasses

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Set of Early Scientific Magnifying Lenses
Set of Early Scientific Magnifying Lenses

Set of Early Scientific Magnifying Lenses

Located in Culver City, CA

Set of early scientific magnifying lenses

Category

Vintage 1930s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Set of Thee Brass Magnifying Glasses on Stands, early 20th C.
Set of Thee Brass Magnifying Glasses on Stands, early 20th C.

Set of Thee Brass Magnifying Glasses on Stands, early 20th C.

Located in South Salem, NY

A set of three standing brass magnifying glasses with original glass. These vintage English

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Vintage 1910s British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Magnifying Glass
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Magnifying Glass

Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Magnifying Glass

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique bronze Graduate pattern magnifying glass with verdigris green patina

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Figural Equestrian Magnifying Glass, circa 1900
Figural Equestrian Magnifying Glass, circa 1900

Figural Equestrian Magnifying Glass, circa 1900

Located in Bath, GB

A most unusual and highly decorative magnifying glass made from silver plate and probably

Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Magnifying Glass
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Magnifying Glass

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Magnifying Glass

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze Zodiac magnifying glass

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass, Repousse
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass, Repousse

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass, Repousse

Located in NEWARK, GB

A gorgeous antique, Victorian sterling silver handled magnifying glass. It has a decorative

Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fancy Silver Plate Edwardian Magnifying Glass, ca. 1910
Fancy Silver Plate Edwardian Magnifying Glass, ca. 1910

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Antique Library Magnifier, English, Brass, Specimen Magnifying Glass, Victorian
Antique Library Magnifier, English, Brass, Specimen Magnifying Glass, Victorian

Antique Library Magnifier, English, Brass, Specimen Magnifying Glass, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

glass, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Of impressive size and substantial in the hand

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Magnifying Glass w/ Art Nouveau Nude, ca. 1910
Bronze Magnifying Glass w/ Art Nouveau Nude, ca. 1910

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Brass Adjustable Magnifying Glass Lens
20th Century Brass Adjustable Magnifying Glass Lens

20th Century Brass Adjustable Magnifying Glass Lens

Located in London, GB

A brass adjustable magnifying glass lens, early to mid-20th century. Ideal shelf or desk

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Antique Early 1900s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Magnifying Glass
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Magnifying Glass

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Magnifying Glass

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze magnifying glass By Tiffany Studios

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Letter Opener & Magnifying Glass
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Letter Opener & Magnifying Glass

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Letter Opener & Magnifying Glass

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

Studios (both pieces signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Magnifying glass measures

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Folding Brass Linen Thread Counter - Magnifying Glass
Antique English Folding Brass Linen Thread Counter - Magnifying Glass

Antique English Folding Brass Linen Thread Counter - Magnifying Glass

Located in Bath, GB

magnifying glass, professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory. While folded, it

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

Located in Bath, GB

top of the glass is domed, always more sought-after than the flat lenses. Wonderful condition, with

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Brass Optimus English Magnifying Lens
Brass Optimus English Magnifying Lens

Brass Optimus English Magnifying Lens

Located in Culver City, CA

Brass magnifying lens by Optimus.

Category

Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Magnifying Lens on Brass Stand
Magnifying Lens on Brass Stand

Magnifying Lens on Brass Stand

Located in Culver City, CA

Magnifying lens on a brass adjustable mount.

Category

Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Magnifying Glass, English, Brass, Optical Reading Aid, Edwardian, C.1910
Antique Magnifying Glass, English, Brass, Optical Reading Aid, Edwardian, C.1910

Antique Magnifying Glass, English, Brass, Optical Reading Aid, Edwardian, C.1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique magnifying glass. An English, brass optical reading aid, dating to the Edwardian

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

Located in Bath, GB

top of the glass is domed, always more sought-after than the flat lenses. Wonderful condition, with

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Paperweights

Antique English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass c.1910
Antique English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass c.1910

Antique English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass c.1910

Located in Bath, GB

A charming little folding loop or magnifying glass made from brass, dating to the early twentieth

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Magnifying Glass, English, Ebonised, Reading Aid, Edwardian, Circa 1910
Antique Magnifying Glass, English, Ebonised, Reading Aid, Edwardian, Circa 1910

Antique Magnifying Glass, English, Ebonised, Reading Aid, Edwardian, Circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a quality antique magnifying glass. An English, ebonised hardwood and glass reading aid

Category

Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Hardwood

Small Antique English Magnifying Glass / Lens in Box, circa 1850
Small Antique English Magnifying Glass / Lens in Box, circa 1850

Small Antique English Magnifying Glass / Lens in Box, circa 1850

Located in Bath, GB

A lovely little magnifying glass or lens complete with it's original little card box or case

Category

Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Box of Magnifying Lenses by Kollmorgen Optical

Box of Magnifying Lenses by Kollmorgen Optical

Located in Culver City, CA

Box of magnifying lenses for Optometrist manufactured by Kollmorgen Optical.

Category

Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century William the IV Mahogany Connoisseur Gallery Magnifying Lens
19th Century William the IV Mahogany Connoisseur Gallery Magnifying Lens

19th Century William the IV Mahogany Connoisseur Gallery Magnifying Lens

Located in Lowestoft, GB

in very good condition, the lens has some wear/scuffs to the center These magnifying glasses were

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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Scientific Instruments

Materials

Optical Glass, Mahogany

19th Century George III Brass Bound Mahogany Connoisseur Gallery Magnifying Lens
19th Century George III Brass Bound Mahogany Connoisseur Gallery Magnifying Lens

19th Century George III Brass Bound Mahogany Connoisseur Gallery Magnifying Lens

Located in Lowestoft, GB

some minor wear or scuffs and two small scratches. These magnifying glasses were made to enable

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Double Magnifying Glass Pendent
Double Magnifying Glass Pendent

Double Magnifying Glass Pendent

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H 8 in W 6.75 in D 6 in

Double Magnifying Glass Pendent

By Early Electrics Design Studio

Located in Peekskill, NY

. The lamp was inspired by and has the feel of early scientific glass. They really work well when hung

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pocket Magnifying Glass with Sterling Repoussé Handle Detail in Original Box
Pocket Magnifying Glass with Sterling Repoussé Handle Detail in Original Box

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

Category

20th Century Early Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 1900's Ship's Navigational Chart Magnifying Glass
Early 1900's Ship's Navigational Chart Magnifying Glass

Early 1900's Ship's Navigational Chart Magnifying Glass

Located in Nantucket, MA

A ship's magnifying glass used to read navigational charts aboard ship. Made of iron with the

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

Magnifying Glass

Magnifying Glass

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H 12 in W 9 in D 7 in

Magnifying Glass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A large magnifying glass on metal base.

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century French Magnifying Glass with Ornate Pewter Handle
Early 20th Century French Magnifying Glass with Ornate Pewter Handle

Early 20th Century French Magnifying Glass with Ornate Pewter Handle

Located in Wainscott, NY

Early 20th century French magnifying glass with ornate pewter handle Found in the South of France.

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20th Century French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Pewter

Georgian Gold Magnifying Glass
Georgian Gold Magnifying Glass

Georgian Gold Magnifying Glass

Located in Baltimore, MD

derives from the quizzing glass, an early magnifier. This piece has good magnification and if necessary

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian More Jewelry

Materials

9k Gold

Chanel 39" Long Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace, Early 1980s
Chanel 39" Long Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace, Early 1980s

Chanel 39" Long Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace, Early 1980s

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

An excellent condition early 1980s Chanel necklace with magnifying glass pendant necklace. The 18K

Category

Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Floral and Butterfly Bakelite Magnifier Magnifying Glass
Floral and Butterfly Bakelite Magnifier Magnifying Glass

Floral and Butterfly Bakelite Magnifier Magnifying Glass

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Early 20th century Bakelite handle with butterfly and flower motif with brass-plated chrome

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Early 20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

19th Century French Chatelaine Magnifying Glass
19th Century French Chatelaine Magnifying Glass

19th Century French Chatelaine Magnifying Glass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A handmade magnifying glass originally part of a chatelaine, dating to the early 19th Century

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Copper

Magnifying Glass in Patinated Brass and Mother of Pearl Early 20th Century
Magnifying Glass in Patinated Brass and Mother of Pearl Early 20th Century

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

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Magnifying Glass Magnifier, Brass Crystal Glass, circa 1900
Magnifying Glass Magnifier, Brass Crystal Glass, circa 1900

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

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vintage Magnifying Glass by Bausch & Lomb
Vintage Magnifying Glass by Bausch & Lomb

Vintage Magnifying Glass by Bausch & Lomb

By Bausch & Lomb

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A fine and early optical quality desk top magnifying glass in nickeled brass and walnut.

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Vintage 1920s American Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Edwardian 9-Carat Gold Magnifying Glass
Edwardian 9-Carat Gold Magnifying Glass

Edwardian 9-Carat Gold Magnifying Glass

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian, 9-carat gold (unmarked, but tested) magnifying glass, England, circa 1910. Measures: 5 1

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desk Accessories

Vintage Wood and Brass Magnifying Glass
Vintage Wood and Brass Magnifying Glass

Vintage Wood and Brass Magnifying Glass

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H 7.75 in W 3 in D 0.75 in

Vintage Wood and Brass Magnifying Glass

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Classic vintage brass and cherrywood magnifying glass.

Category

Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Oversized Polished Steer Horn Magnifying Glass
Oversized Polished Steer Horn Magnifying Glass

Oversized Polished Steer Horn Magnifying Glass

Located in Bellport, NY

A massive steer Horn magnifying glass with brass trim.

Category

Early 20th Century English British Colonial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Elegant Antique English Magnifying Glass c.1900
Elegant Antique English Magnifying Glass c.1900

Elegant Antique English Magnifying Glass c.1900

Located in Bath, GB

A very handsome and unusual late Victorian / early Edwardian magnifying glass with it's extremely

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Cartographer's Magnifying Glass, English, Library, Optic, Georgian
Large Antique Cartographer's Magnifying Glass, English, Library, Optic, Georgian

Large Antique Cartographer's Magnifying Glass, English, Library, Optic, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique cartographer's magnifying glass. An English, rosewood library magnifier

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Magnifier Magnifying Glass, Brass Mother-of-Pearl, circa 1900
Magnifier Magnifying Glass, Brass Mother-of-Pearl, circa 1900

Magnifier Magnifying Glass, Brass Mother-of-Pearl, circa 1900

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A magnifying glass made of brass, glass and mother-of-pearl. Very nice patina on brass.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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Located in San Francisco, CA

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By Max Le Verrier

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Located in San Diego, CA

Sculptural and organic ceramic modernist Ikebana vase. This vintage piece exudes organic design and beauty that is visually intriguing. Created with almost brutalist intent, this pi...

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Schlevogt Hoffmann "Ingrid" Lapis Marbled Glass Lidded Box with Ormolu Mounts
Schlevogt Hoffmann "Ingrid" Lapis Marbled Glass Lidded Box with Ormolu Mounts

Schlevogt Hoffmann "Ingrid" Lapis Marbled Glass Lidded Box with Ormolu Mounts

By Curt Schlevogt

Located in Cincinnati, OH

This rare Art Deco era hinged glass dresser box was made in Czechoslovakia and is part of the Ingrid series, named for the daughter of Henry Günther Schlevogt of the Curt Schlevogt g...

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Sergio Asti Collina Vases, Ceramic, Metallic Silver Chrome, Signed
Sergio Asti Collina Vases, Ceramic, Metallic Silver Chrome, Signed

Sergio Asti Collina Vases, Ceramic, Metallic Silver Chrome, Signed

$3,000Sale Price / set|50% Off

H 10 in W 8.5 in D 8 in

Sergio Asti Collina Vases, Ceramic, Metallic Silver Chrome, Signed

By Sergio Asti

Located in New York, NY

Sergio Asti Collina vases, ceramic, metallic silver chrome, signed. Two Collina (Hill in Italian) Series vases glazed metallic silver chrome. The vessels' design emulates a hill or g...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Louis XIV Style Marquetry Baby Grand Piano by Collard & Collard
19th Century Louis XIV Style Marquetry Baby Grand Piano by Collard & Collard

19th Century Louis XIV Style Marquetry Baby Grand Piano by Collard & Collard

$75,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 40.25 in W 72 in D 55.5 in

19th Century Louis XIV Style Marquetry Baby Grand Piano by Collard & Collard

By Collard & Collard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine Anglo-French 19th century rosewood, palisander, amboyna and satinwood marquetry (inlaid) art-case baby grand piano, the works by "Collard & Collard". The intricately deco...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Musical Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style

Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style

By Victor Horta

Located in Lisse, NL

Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Bronze

6 Pair of Georg W. Hansen Brass 1706 Double Swing Arm Wall Lamps
6 Pair of Georg W. Hansen Brass 1706 Double Swing Arm Wall Lamps

6 Pair of Georg W. Hansen Brass 1706 Double Swing Arm Wall Lamps

By Metalarte Spain, George W. Hansen

Located in Hanover, MA

At present we have SIX (6) pair of these original solid brass model 1706 swing arm wall lamps. These are the real deal, old school, with the extinct (not exaggerating) brass square t...

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Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Handmade Ceramic Spikes Black Round Vase
Handmade Ceramic Spikes Black Round Vase

Handmade Ceramic Spikes Black Round Vase

$354 / item

H 4.72 in Dm 7.08 in

Handmade Ceramic Spikes Black Round Vase

By OWO Ceramics

Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR

Beautiful black round vase with spikes, perfect for showcasing your cherished blooms. Providing a unique perspective from every angle, this round ceramic vase blurs the line between ...

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2010s Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors

$130,621 / set

H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors

Located in London, GB

Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

$12,000

H 82.5 in W 86 in D 54 in

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

Chinese wedding bed in red lacquer and hand cards details. Has a new mattress (not shown).

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Art Deco Cabinets
Pair of Art Deco Cabinets

Pair of Art Deco Cabinets

$16,800 / set

H 51 in W 30.5 in D 16.5 in

Pair of Art Deco Cabinets

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Art Deco tall cabinets. Amboyna with patinated bronze and glass details. Each cabinet shelved with a single bottom drawer.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Pierre-Paul Montagnac Cabinet
Pierre-Paul Montagnac Cabinet

Pierre-Paul Montagnac Cabinet

$82,500

H 68 in W 48 in D 17 in

Pierre-Paul Montagnac Cabinet

By Pierre-Paul Montagnac

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French 1940s cabinet by Pierre-Paul Montagnac. Model exhibited at the 1945 Salon d'Automne. This cabinet is a masterpiece of French cabinet-making designed by Pierre-Paul Montagnac....

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Sèvres Style Vases
Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Sèvres Style Vases

Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Sèvres Style Vases

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Mounted White Sèvres Style Vases Gilt bronze tops above a long neck with raised gold designs. The painted fron...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Porcelain

Materials

Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu

Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London

Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London

$8,506

H 31.11 in W 66.93 in D 36.62 in

Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...

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2010s British Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Hardwood

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