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Brass & Glass Magnifier by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria, 1960s
Brass & Glass Magnifier by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria, 1960s

Brass & Glass Magnifier by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria, 1960s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Berlin, DE

This handheld magnifier by Carl Auböck turns a simple optical tool into a small object of ritual.

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Deco Lorgnette Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Glasses Magnifier
Antique Art Deco Lorgnette Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Glasses Magnifier

Antique Art Deco Lorgnette Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Glasses Magnifier

Located in Montclair, NJ

Art Deco Lorgnette Glasses Magnification Pendant with Diamond & Hand Engraved Work --Stone(s):-- (68) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Rose Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamo...

Category

Antique 19th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Hermès Paris 1960s Equestrian Horse Head Magnifier – Made in France
Hermès Paris 1960s Equestrian Horse Head Magnifier – Made in France

Hermès Paris 1960s Equestrian Horse Head Magnifier – Made in France

By Hermès

Located in Victoria, BC

This elegant piece features a sculptural horse head handle with beautifully modelled detail throughout the mane, face, and neck, paired with a domed glass magnifier set within a poli...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

1993 Chanel Long Chain Necklace Magnifying Glass
1993 Chanel Long Chain Necklace Magnifying Glass

1993 Chanel Long Chain Necklace Magnifying Glass

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Oakland, CA

Long interlinked chain. Large round glass magnifier with small CC on pendant with Chanel stamp on back.

Category

1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt 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.

Category

Early 20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Chrome

Antique English Bamboo Canterbury Stand or Bamboo Magazine Holder
Antique English Bamboo Canterbury Stand or Bamboo Magazine Holder

Antique English Bamboo Canterbury Stand or Bamboo Magazine Holder

Located in Highwood, IL

Plus there is a handy lower shelf covered in leather for your reading glasses, magnifier, and beverage of choice. This Bamboo magazine rack is ever delightful whether utilized in the...

Category

Vintage 1910s English Country Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Bamboo

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.

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique French Napoleon III Stereo Graphoscope Looking Glass Photo Magnifier
Antique French Napoleon III Stereo Graphoscope Looking Glass Photo Magnifier

Antique French Napoleon III Stereo Graphoscope Looking Glass Photo Magnifier

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique French Napoleon III Stereo Graphoscope, made in Paris. This exquisite Napoleon III period graphoscope is a beautifully crafted magnifying device from the mid-to-late 19th ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Antique Iron Sunflower Floral Magnifier
Antique Iron Sunflower Floral Magnifier

Antique Iron Sunflower Floral Magnifier

$196Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.25 in W 4 in D 13 in

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 later addition to the incredible antique handle. He is the perfect addition for the sop...

Category

Early 20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Iron

Carl Aubock Table Magnifier 1950 Austria
Carl Aubock Table Magnifier 1950 Austria

Carl Aubock Table Magnifier 1950 Austria

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Carl Aubock table magnifier, mid-20th century. Crafted from solid brass with high-quality optical glass, this elegant piece exemplifies Aubock’s meticulous craftsmanship and function...

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Horse Motif Desk Magnifier Glass in Silver
Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Horse Motif Desk Magnifier Glass in Silver

Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Horse Motif Desk Magnifier Glass in Silver

$1,606Sale Price|30% Off

H 2.15 in W 5.54 in D 3.25 in

Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Horse Motif Desk Magnifier Glass in Silver

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

This useful horse-profile paper weight and magnifier glass is rare and has been carefully crafted in solid electro plated silver with a bombe glass.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Art Deco Floral Crystal and Brass Magnifier
Art Deco Floral Crystal and Brass Magnifier

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 frosted crystal with raised floral design. On either side of the floral piece, there is a...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Brass

TIFFANY & CO. 1905 Charles T. Cook Desk Magnifier Glass In .925 Sterling Silver
TIFFANY & CO. 1905 Charles T. Cook Desk Magnifier Glass In .925 Sterling Silver

TIFFANY & CO. 1905 Charles T. Cook Desk Magnifier Glass In .925 Sterling Silver

$1,225Sale Price|30% Off

H 8.26 in W 4.16 in D 0.63 in

TIFFANY & CO. 1905 Charles T. Cook Desk Magnifier Glass In .925 Sterling Silver

By Tiffany & Co., Charles Cooke

Located in Miami, FL

A desk magnifier glass designed by Tiffany & Co. This is a desk magnifier glass created in 1905 at the Tiffany & Co. in New York City.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Victorian Female Bust Wood with Diamond Eyes Magnifier
Victorian Female Bust Wood with Diamond Eyes Magnifier

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 diamond and diamond eyes on a 12.5" ebony stem with a 3.5" dia brass-plated magnifyin...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

White Gold Filled Art Deco Lorgnette Glasses Pendant-1/10 12k Vintage Magnifiers
White Gold Filled Art Deco Lorgnette Glasses Pendant-1/10 12k Vintage Magnifiers

White Gold Filled Art Deco Lorgnette Glasses Pendant-1/10 12k Vintage Magnifiers

Located in Greensboro, NC

Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 1/10 12k Gold Filled Style: Lorgnette Glasses Fastening Type: Pull Button Closure Theme: Vintage Magnifiers Features: Etched Detailing Measurements T...

Category

Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Vintage Cartier Desk Magnifier with Original Box, France, circa 1980
Vintage Cartier Desk Magnifier with Original Box, France, circa 1980

Vintage Cartier Desk Magnifier with Original Box, France, circa 1980

By Cartier

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Vintage Cartier Desk Magnifier with Original Box, France, circa 1980 Elegant vintage Cartier desk magnifier, France, circa 1980, presented in its original Cartier box. This refined...

Category

20th Century French Other Desk Sets

Materials

Glass

EDWARDIAN 1900 England Antique Desk Magnifier Loupe In Polished Brass & Wood
EDWARDIAN 1900 England Antique Desk Magnifier Loupe In Polished Brass & Wood

EDWARDIAN 1900 England Antique Desk Magnifier Loupe In Polished Brass & Wood

Located in Miami, FL

Materials: Polished bronze, carved wood and magnifier round glass. Weight: 107.95 Grams (69.20 Dwt.).

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage CHANEL 80's Haute Couture Gold Magnifier Necklace
Vintage CHANEL 80's Haute Couture Gold Magnifier Necklace

Vintage CHANEL 80's Haute Couture Gold Magnifier Necklace

By Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

As a pendant, you will find a magnifier glass circled by another torsade. On the top of the pendant, where the chains get attached, there is the iconic interlocking CC logo of the Ho...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Two Large Magnifiers With 19th Century Gilded and Mother-of-Pearl Handles
Two Large Magnifiers With 19th Century Gilded and Mother-of-Pearl Handles

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 12.75"h smallest: 3.5" x 1.25"d x 10.25"h

Category

Antique 19th Century Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Rare 70s Tabletop Mirror with Light and Magnifier - Nordic Design Icons
Rare 70s Tabletop Mirror with Light and Magnifier - Nordic Design Icons

Rare 70s Tabletop Mirror with Light and Magnifier - Nordic Design Icons

$284Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.6 in W 10.24 in D 2.37 in

Rare 70s Tabletop Mirror with Light and Magnifier - Nordic Design Icons

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

Discover a timeless piece of vintage elegance with this rare 70s tabletop mirror produced by Carmen, a distinguished Danish maker, in the 1970s. This stunning mirror, made from heavy...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Plastic, Glass

Vintage Double Concave Magnifying Glass with Louis Vuitton Upholstered
Vintage Double Concave Magnifying Glass with Louis Vuitton Upholstered

Vintage Double Concave Magnifying Glass with Louis Vuitton Upholstered

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

RLC-L A Reducing Lens, or often called a reducing glass, looks like a magnifier but has a double concave lens makes things appear further away instead of closer as a conventional mag...

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

Materials

Metal

19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Long Handled Lorgnette Glasses
19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Long Handled Lorgnette Glasses

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 long handle.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Curiosities

19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Spring Loaded Lorgnette Glasses
19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Spring Loaded Lorgnette Glasses

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 easy folding and storage.

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Curiosities

Abstract Wall Sculpture "Synopsis" - Early Hologram Effect
Abstract Wall Sculpture "Synopsis" - Early Hologram Effect

Abstract Wall Sculpture "Synopsis" - Early Hologram Effect

By Halvorsen Vever, Elsbeth

Located in Soquel, CA

Box sculpture combines aluminum, sand, bone, glass and a magnifier. Signed "Elsbeth Vever 1982" on verso.

Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Edwardian 1905 Handle Desk Magnifier Glass in Sterling Silver and Bamboo Wood
Edwardian 1905 Handle Desk Magnifier Glass in Sterling Silver and Bamboo Wood

Edwardian 1905 Handle Desk Magnifier Glass in Sterling Silver and Bamboo Wood

Located in Miami, FL

This magnifier desk glass is very useful and has been crafted with a handle in bamboo wood, sterling silver of .925/.999 and the double glass.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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Hermes Gilt Metal Magnifier Glass
Hermes Gilt Metal Magnifier Glass

Hermes Gilt Metal Magnifier Glass

Unavailable

H 0.25 in Dm 6 in

Hermes Gilt Metal Magnifier Glass

By Hermès

Located in Pasadena, CA

Gilt metal magnifier glass in the original fitted box. Signed Hermes to underside.

Category

Vintage 1980s European More Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Tiffany desk magnifier
Tiffany desk magnifier

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
Hermes Rope Magnifier

Hermes Rope Magnifier

Unavailable

H 1 in W 6 in D 6 in

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 desk or table, circa 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermes Sterling Magnifier and Letter Opener
Hermes Sterling Magnifier and Letter Opener

Hermes Sterling Magnifier and Letter Opener

Unavailable

H 0.25 in W 7.5 in D 2.75 in

Hermes Sterling Magnifier and Letter Opener

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

A rare sterling silver desk object by Hermes. A finely crafted combination desk object featuring a 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
Industrial Magnifier on Stand Solid Brass

Industrial Magnifier on Stand Solid Brass

Unavailable

H 10.5 in W 12.38 in D 4.88 in

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 down and side to side. It also rotates. This is just what you need to help you view...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Futuristic Italian Chrome-Plated Metal and Glass Spherical Lantern  c 1960s
Futuristic Italian Chrome-Plated Metal and Glass Spherical Lantern  c 1960s

Futuristic Italian Chrome-Plated Metal and Glass Spherical Lantern c 1960s

By Leucos Design Lab

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Each of the thick molded glass lenses acts as a magnifier for the internal light source.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Amazing Sideboard Italy, circa 1950
Amazing Sideboard Italy, circa 1950

Amazing Sideboard Italy, circa 1950

Unavailable

H 36.62 in W 110.24 in D 19.3 in

Amazing Sideboard Italy, circa 1950

Located in Munich, DE

Amazing sideboard, Italy circa 1950, black shellack polished wood surface and side panels, front with three doors, central door with framed brass and magnifier glass, this part can b...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Pair of Early 20th C  English Gilt Brass Sconces With Magnifiers
Pair of Early 20th C  English Gilt Brass Sconces With Magnifiers

Pair of Early 20th C English Gilt Brass Sconces With Magnifiers

Located in Plainview, NY

A pair of early 20th century English gilt brass neoclassical style sconces with original glass magnifiers inset into wreath arm extension from fluted torch shaped body attached to ci...

Category

Early 20th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Huge Antique English Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass by Samuel Jacob, 1897
Huge Antique English Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass by Samuel Jacob, 1897

Huge Antique English Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass by Samuel Jacob, 1897

By Samuel Jacob

Located in Bath, GB

The frame around the original glass magnifier is made from pierced or reticulated sterling silver fully hallmarked for London 1897 together with the makers mark for the silversmith, ...

Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermes Vintage Silver-Plate Twisted& Braided Rope Magnifier/ Desk Magnifier
Hermes Vintage Silver-Plate Twisted& Braided Rope Magnifier/ Desk Magnifier

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 handle is braided and twisted silver plate. Classic and timeless is this French perio...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

WWII Brass Pocket Compass, England, 1942
WWII Brass Pocket Compass, England, 1942

WWII Brass Pocket Compass, England, 1942

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H 1 in W 3.25 in D 2.25 in

WWII Brass Pocket Compass, England, 1942

Located in Nantucket, MA

Nickel dial. With hinged glass magnifier. WWII English. TG Co. Ltd.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Chanel Gold Toned Double Strand Looking Glass Necklace, 1982
Chanel Gold Toned Double Strand Looking Glass Necklace, 1982

Chanel Gold Toned Double Strand Looking Glass Necklace, 1982

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Featuring a watch chain and unique looking glass magnifier, this piece is both functional and stylish.

Category

20th Century Chain Necklaces

Pair of Model 533 Sconces by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi
Pair of Model 533 Sconces by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi

Pair of Model 533 Sconces by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi

By Lumi, Oscar Torlasco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wall sconces with a two-toned enameled exterior finish, consisting of a mustard and black color combination. Glass magnifier type diffuser finish these adjustable sconces.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Massive Glass faceted Hand Magnifier glass
Massive Glass faceted Hand Magnifier glass

Massive Glass faceted Hand Magnifier glass

Located in Westport, CT

Extra large faceted glass decorative working chrome trim hand magnifier.

Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Chrome

Antique Quizzing Glass or Magnifier
Antique Quizzing Glass or Magnifier

Antique Quizzing Glass or Magnifier

Located in Baltimore, MD

Georgian pinchbeck quizzing glass chased with roses,shamrocks and thistles, the symbols for Great Britain.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Pinchbeck

Antique English Bamboo Canterbury/Magazine Stand
Antique English Bamboo Canterbury/Magazine Stand

Antique English Bamboo Canterbury/Magazine Stand

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H 29.25 in W 19.5 in D 14.5 in

Antique English Bamboo Canterbury/Magazine Stand

Located in Highwood, IL

Plus there is a handy lower shelf covered in leather for your reading glasses, magnifier, and beverage of choice. This magazine rack is ever delightful whether utilized in the family...

Category

Vintage 1910s English Country Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Bamboo

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

This is an antique library magnifier. 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

Magnifiers by Carl Aubock
Magnifiers by Carl Aubock

Magnifiers by Carl Aubock

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H 8 in W 5 in

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
CHANEL Goldtone Necklace With Magnifier Glass & Red Gripoix

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 Materials: goldtone metal, red gripoix Spring ring closure Five gripoix stones on medal...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Antique Nautical Chart Brass Magnifiers
Antique Nautical Chart Brass Magnifiers

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 Diameter: 8.5 inchesThe Other: Height: 4.5 x Diameter: 11 inches

Category

Early 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Golf Motif Desk Magnifier Glass in Silver
Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Golf Motif Desk Magnifier Glass in Silver

Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Golf Motif Desk Magnifier Glass in Silver

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

This useful Golf Ball motif paper weight and magnifier glass is rare and has been carefully crafted in solid electro plated silver with a bombe glass.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Vintage 19th Century Stereoptic Viewer & Magnifier
Vintage 19th Century Stereoptic Viewer & Magnifier

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 condition.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Hermes Silver Plate Equestrian Desk Magnifier
Hermes Silver Plate Equestrian Desk Magnifier

Hermes Silver Plate Equestrian Desk Magnifier

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H 2.25 in W 3.25 in D 5 in

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 or simply as a wonderful accessory, circa 1970. Excellent condition with stamps of...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Industrial Cast Iron Magnifier and Loupe
Industrial Cast Iron Magnifier and Loupe

Industrial Cast Iron Magnifier and Loupe

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H 6.5 in W 17 in D 8.25 in

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
Victorian Carved Wood Dog Head Chrome Magnifier

Victorian Carved Wood Dog Head Chrome Magnifier

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Magnifier with Victorian carved wood dog head accent handle with glass eyes.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

English Adjustable Standing Desk Magnifier of Brass
English Adjustable Standing Desk Magnifier of Brass

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 magnifier on an adjustable stand which allows movement up and down, side to side, a...

Category

Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique American Tiffany Sterling Silver Desk Magnifier
Antique American Tiffany Sterling Silver Desk Magnifier

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 1865-1903

Category

Antique 19th Century American Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th C. Parabolic Magnifier Medical Lamp Device
19th C. Parabolic Magnifier Medical Lamp Device

19th C. Parabolic Magnifier Medical Lamp Device

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

This is a very interesting and rare item that was mainly used to magnify specimens. Flared black metal candle base supporting nickel-plated parabolic reflective disk holding an adjus...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Industrial Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Hermes French Cognac Signed Leather Wrapped Desk Magnifier
Hermes French Cognac Signed Leather Wrapped Desk Magnifier

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 paperweight.  

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Leather, Optical Glass

Tiffany and co, EP Art Nouveau Magnifier
Tiffany and co, EP Art Nouveau Magnifier

Tiffany and co, EP Art Nouveau Magnifier

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H 5 in W 8.25 in D 75 in

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 glass top 5'' circle and 3/4 inch deep

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments

Eschenbach Optic Very High Quality Gold Hand Magnifier Made in Germany
Eschenbach Optic Very High Quality Gold Hand Magnifier Made in Germany

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
Rolex Day-Date President Blue Ombre Diamond Dial White Gold Watch 118209

Rolex Day-Date President Blue Ombre Diamond Dial White Gold Watch 118209

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

Indication of hours, minutes, and seconds via hands from the center with stop-seconds for setting the time to the second, date display under glass magnifier, Screw-down crown with ma...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Quizzing Glass
Antique Quizzing Glass

Antique Quizzing Glass

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W 2.32 in L 3.75 in

Antique Quizzing Glass

Located in Baltimore, MD

Large Georgian quizzing glass or magnifier in 18K cased gold with floral chasing.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian More Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique English Adjustable Bulls Eye Desk-Top Magnifying Glass, circa 1900
Antique English Adjustable Bulls Eye Desk-Top Magnifying Glass, circa 1900

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 magnifier. The brass has just returned from our silversmith, where it has been pro...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vintage Sciolari Chandelier
Vintage Sciolari Chandelier

Vintage Sciolari Chandelier

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H 32 in Dm 23 in

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
Gilt Bronze Sconces

Gilt Bronze Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of gilt bronze single light sconces with magnifier glass in front of the single candle. 14.5" height, 6" wide, 5.5" deep

Category

Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Vintage Chanel Loupe Necklace Circa 1984
Vintage Chanel Loupe Necklace Circa 1984

Vintage Chanel Loupe Necklace Circa 1984

By Chanel

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Double Sautoir with gold chain, black and white glass pearls. magnifier pendant with Swarovski crystals.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Antique French Gold Lorgnette as Pendant
Antique French Gold Lorgnette as Pendant

Antique French Gold Lorgnette as Pendant

Located in Litchfield, CT

The gold work is fine and the mechanism opens it from a magnifier to glasses with a very satisfying click.

Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

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. Lovely patina on brass. Jugendstil ("Youth Style") was an artistic movement cl...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Natural Deer Crown Antler Handle Oversize Looking Glass Magnifier
Natural Deer Crown Antler Handle Oversize Looking Glass Magnifier

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 glass mounted to a fabulous natural deer antler handle. The glass is set into a br...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Hermes Eye of Cleopatra Glass Magnifier Desk Accessory and or Paperweight
Hermes Eye of Cleopatra Glass Magnifier Desk Accessory and or Paperweight

Hermes Eye of Cleopatra Glass Magnifier Desk Accessory and or Paperweight

By Hermès

Located in North Miami, FL

It makes a chic statement on your desk and a great magnifier. A forever piece and ultra cool!

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gold Plate

Hermès Vintage Silver- Plate Angled Rope Magnifier Desk Accessory
Hermès Vintage Silver- Plate Angled Rope Magnifier Desk Accessory

Hermès Vintage Silver- Plate Angled Rope Magnifier Desk Accessory

By Hermès

Located in North Miami, FL

This wonderful Hermès vintage silver- plate desk magnifier is from the 1960s. It is twisted and braided rope design on the handle and an angled glass magnifier.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermes Paperweight Magnifier
Hermes Paperweight Magnifier

Hermes Paperweight Magnifier

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H 2.25 in W 5.5 in D 3.25 in

Hermes Paperweight Magnifier

Located in Greenwich, CT

A paperweight with integral domed glass magnifier brass mounting ring and a horse's head handle, stamped Hermes, Paris, circa 1975.

Category

Vintage 1970s French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

WWII Brass Pocket Compass, England, 1942
WWII Brass Pocket Compass, England, 1942

WWII Brass Pocket Compass, England, 1942

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H 1 in W 3.25 in D 2.25 in

WWII Brass Pocket Compass, England, 1942

Located in Nantucket, MA

Nickel dial. With hinged glass magnifier. WWII English. TG Co. Ltd.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

WWII Brass Pocket Compass, England, 1942
WWII Brass Pocket Compass, England, 1942

WWII Brass Pocket Compass, England, 1942

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H 1 in W 3.25 in D 2.25 in

WWII Brass Pocket Compass, England, 1942

Located in Nantucket, MA

Nickel dial. With hinged glass magnifier. WWII English. TG Co. Ltd.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

TIFFANY  Sterling Silver Novelty Bookmark & Magnifier
TIFFANY  Sterling Silver Novelty Bookmark & Magnifier

TIFFANY Sterling Silver Novelty Bookmark & Magnifier

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in York, GB

Sterling Silver Novelty Bookmark & Magnifier modelled as glasses. stamped 925 and weighing approx. 13g the length being 9cm comes with tiffany pouch.

Category

Late 20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Marcasite Lorgnette Pendant
Art Deco Marcasite Lorgnette Pendant

Art Deco Marcasite Lorgnette Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco finely detailed marcasite on sterling silver lorgnette pendant. Glasses (magnifier) flip out when pendant bail is gently pulled upwards.

Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Model 533 Sconces by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi
Model 533 Sconces by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi

Model 533 Sconces by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi

By Oscar Torlasco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wall sconces with a two-toned enameled exterior finish, consisting of a mustard and black color combination. Glass magnifier type diffuser finish these adjustable sconces.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Document Magnifier
Document Magnifier

Document Magnifier

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H 2 in W 7.25 in D 2.75 in

Document Magnifier

By Franklin Optical Company

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A spare and fine document magnifier having a sled legged plated steel frame supporting a floating magnifying lens of optical glass.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Victorian Carved Wood Magnifier Magnifying Glass
Victorian Carved Wood Magnifier Magnifying Glass

Victorian Carved Wood Magnifier Magnifying Glass

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Brass magnifying glass with a Victorian hand carved wood handle originally from an umbrella featuring a carved leaf design. The brass and glass are new.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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 magnifier. The magnifier portion is a later addition to the vintage handle. No maker's mark.

Category

Early 20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

Quizzing Glass Gold Pendant
Quizzing Glass Gold Pendant

Quizzing Glass Gold Pendant

Located in Litchfield, CT

This charming antique quizzing glass (magnifier), or "quizzer," finds its second life "a la mode" as a charming "found object" pendant.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Bone Gold Filled Brass Magnifier Magnifying Glass
Antique Victorian Bone Gold Filled Brass Magnifier Magnifying Glass

Antique Victorian Bone Gold Filled Brass Magnifier Magnifying Glass

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Beautiful Victorian magnifier featuring a handle made of hand carved twisted bone with ornate gold filled repousse caps on either end. The style is both elegant and handsome, an exce...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

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

Carved Wood Mechanical Dog Magnifier
Carved Wood Mechanical Dog Magnifier

Carved Wood Mechanical Dog Magnifier

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The dog has glass eyes, typical of the Victorian era. The magnifier portion is a later addition to the incredible antique handle.

Category

20th Century Unknown More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

New Chanel limited edition graffiti-printed canvas backpack in gold. Collection 28. Comes with hologram, ID card, and original dust cover.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Backpacks

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