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Early Magnifying Glass

Bronze Magnifying Glass
Bronze Magnifying Glass

Bronze Magnifying Glass

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Bronze Magnifying Glass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early bronze hand crafted magnifying glass in fine as found condition.Works great !

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian
Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian

Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian

Located in New York, NY

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

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

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.

Category

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 addition to any sophisticated desk, used to magnify or as a paperweight. A compleme...

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

By Edward Farmer

Located in New York, NY

Jade and sterling silver large magnifying glass, early 20th century. Makers mark for Edward Farmer, New York.

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 frame, the baluster handle screwing into a brass bracket in the rim. English, circa 18...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Magnifying Glass

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco 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 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

The nephrite jade is pale celadon in color. The magnifying glass was likely assembled in the early 20th century by someone influenced by Edward I.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Gilded Age Vanity Items

Materials

Jade

Antique Scholar's Magnifying Glass, French, Sewing, Library Magnifier, Edwardian
Antique Scholar's Magnifying Glass, French, Sewing, Library Magnifier, Edwardian

Antique Scholar's Magnifying Glass, French, Sewing, Library Magnifier, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique scholar's magnifying glass. A French, silver plated needlework or reading magnifier, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Striking handle and large diamete...

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver Plate

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 and stationed crystal chain The thick gold rope chain is 18" length, 36” doubled The ...

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

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 topped brass frame suspended between two vertical posts rising from a stepped two-tie...

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 item really needs is beauty - and this art deco magnifying glass has it all. Age, ...

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 red leather case.

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

Unavailable

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

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

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 bezel set with eight green jadeites, the handle on one side with engraved silver fo...

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 secessionist movement. Superbly fabricated, the enamel decoration is particularly re...

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

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

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 early 20th century jeweller’s work station magnified glass.

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.

Category

Early 20th Century European Musical Instruments

Materials

Glass, Wood

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

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

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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" diameter of glass. Some minor "dings" on handle commensurate with age and use. Very ...

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 malachite and brass; mother-of-pearl and brass; bone and brass; all brass; figural c...

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 New York, NY

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

Category

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 By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measu...

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 continental (perhaps French) in origin. The heavy metallic handle is modelled in the form...

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 By Tiffany Studios (signed on the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

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 side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.25"W x 8.88"D x 0.63"H.

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 repousse pattern handle with hallmarks stamped to both sides, the handle is hollow. It h...

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 bronze and displaying beautiful cast elements. The crest, the handle, and down to the b...

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

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

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 anyone who wants to hold a beautiful object when trying to magnify something. Note the ...

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.

Category

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 (signed to the underside) New York, USA, 1918 Measures: 9"W x 4.25"D x 0.75"H. ...

Category

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

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...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

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Prices for a piece of early magnifying glass start at $55 and top out at $12,000 with the average selling for $625.