Early Magnifying Glass

Each glass lens is almost 2 inches thick. The lamp was inspired by and has the feel of early scientific glass.

Rare Chinese export silver and Jade magnifying glass, circa 1900. The pierced foliate silver frame bezel set with eight green jadeites, the handle on one side with engraved silver fo...

This impeccably designed enamel on silver magnifying glass is a brilliant example of the Austrian secessionist movement. Superbly fabricated, the enamel decoration is particularly re...

Each glass lens is almost 2 inches thick. The lamp was inspired by and has the feel of early scientific glass.

Early 20th century adjustable jewelers magnified glass This lot is an unusual and collectable early 20th century jeweller’s work station magnified glass.

Early 20th century magnifying glass made from a flute portion.

We only made one pair of these sconces. These are the last 2 and there will be no more. The shade is a drum shape with one side flat frosted glass and the other a domed magnifying gl...

Brass magnifying lens by Optimus.

Large magnifying lens on brass adjustable stand.

All sterling silver magnifying glass, The Fradley Co., New York, Ca. 1910. @7 3/4" long x @3 3/4" diameter of glass. Some minor "dings" on handle commensurate with age and use. Very ...

Here is a very nice varied collection of antique magnifying glasses, consisting of: a large blue malachite and brass; mother-of-pearl and brass; bone and brass; all brass; figural c...

Set of early scientific magnifying lenses

A set of three standing brass magnifying glasses with original glass. These vintage English magnifying glasses have a lovely patina to the brass plate.

A rare and exceptional antique bronze Graduate pattern magnifying glass with verdigris green patina By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measu...

A most unusual and highly decorative magnifying glass made from silver plate and probably continental (perhaps French) in origin. The heavy metallic handle is modelled in the form...

A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze Zodiac magnifying glass By Tiffany Studios (signed on the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century ...

A rare and exceptional antique bronze Zodiac magnifying glass By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.25"W x 8.88"D x 0.63"H.

A gorgeous antique, Victorian sterling silver handled magnifying glass. It has a decorative repousse pattern handle with hallmarks stamped to both sides, the handle is hollow. It h...

This is magnifying glass is about the highest quality example you can find. Silver plate over bronze and displaying beautiful cast elements. The crest, the handle, and down to the b...

An English, bronze lepidopterists or specimen magnifying glass, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

This lovely high quality magnifying glass makes a perfect piece for the art nouveau lover, or anyone who wants to hold a beautiful object when trying to magnify something. Note the ...

A brass adjustable magnifying glass lens, early to mid-20th century.

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze magnifying glass By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, 1918 Measures: 9"W x 4.25"D x 0.75"H. ...

A gorgeous antique bronze letter opener and magnifying glass featuring Zodiac symbols By Tiffany Studios (both pieces signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Magnify...

Dating to the early twentieth century, c.1900/1920, this is an antique cast brass linen thread counter, of course usable to magnify whatever you wish.

Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the larger examples, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser o...

This is an antique magnifying glass. An English, brass optical reading aid, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Perfect for the study or nook, with useful magnification of...

Brass magnifying lens by Optimus.

Magnifying lens on a brass adjustable mount.

Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is larger than the average size, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser...

A charming little folding loop or magnifying glass made from brass, dating to the early twentieth century, c.1910.

This is a quality antique magnifying glass. An English, ebonised hardwood and glass reading aid, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Appealing finish and wonderful feel in...

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

Box of magnifying lenses for Optometrist manufactured by Kollmorgen Optical.

A mahogany gallery lens, circa 1835 in age, English in origin The wooden frame and handle are in very good condition, the lens has some wear/scuffs to the center These magnify...

A mahogany and brass bound gallery lens, circa 1820 in age, English in origin. The piece is in all round good condition, some stabile splits, some elderly repairs, general wear to th...

NOTE...The 3 lamps that are left use flat not magnifying glass

A beautiful Sterling Pocket Magnifying glass with finial detail atop and painter detail handle The piece is from the Charles Mayer Company and is in its original leather box. A c...

A ship's magnifying glass used to read navigational charts aboard ship. Made of iron with the ability to take the top cover off for cleaning purposes. Rare find. Nautical Antiques...

A large magnifying glass on metal base.

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

Antique engraved 9K gold lorgnette is representative of the earliest form of eyeware. The form derives from the quizzing glass, an early magnifier. This piece has good magnification ...

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

Early 20th century Bakelite handle with butterfly and flower motif with brass-plated chrome magnifier. The magnifier portion is a later addition to the vintage handle. No maker's mark.

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

A Jugendstil magnifying glass made of brass and crystal glass, manufactured in austria, circa 1900. Lovely patina on brass. Jugendstil ("Youth Style") was an artistic movement cl...

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

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

Edwardian, 9-carat gold (unmarked, but tested) magnifying glass, England, circa 1910. Measures: 5 1/4" long x 1 3/4" diameter (of magnifying glass itself). Engine turned design. May ...

Classic vintage brass and cherrywood magnifying glass.

A massive steer Horn magnifying glass with brass trim.

A very handsome and unusual late Victorian / early Edwardian magnifying glass with it's extremely long turned wooden handle.

This is a large antique cartographer's magnifying glass. An English, rosewood library magnifier, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Exceptional Georgian example with a large...

Sculpture gilded peacock handmade in precious porcelain one by one, feather by feather. Each feather is unique. Made with shiny porcelain, hand-painted with 24-karat gold and preciou...

Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely detailed example of a turn of the c...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...

Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns . Monumental Exquisite refined work King Charles X Period Rotunda rotundus building structure with a...

Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone mounted ebonized wooden casket English, 19th Century Height 41cm, width 72cm, depth 52cm Exceptionally fine and richly adorned, this beau...

A Bronze Koi Fish. The beautiful fish can be used as a decorative piece, a vase, and if you're really ambitious, could make a lovely fountain. A compliment to any space - living ro...

A fine pair of French enamel, brass and mother of pearl opera glasses, pink enamelled and jewelled barrels, with mother of pearl caps. Good condition, the pink enamel with hand paint...

Charles X-era travel nécessaire consisting of citronnier wood case, decorated with small polished steel studs and fitted with key, containing chiseled gold, turquoise (insets) and mo...

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...

The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep a...

Jim’s of Lambertville Fine Art Gallery is proud to present this piece by Daniel Garber (1880 - 1958). One of the two most important and, so far, the most valuable of the New Hope Sc...