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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
W 2.09 in D 0.67 in L 7.88 in
Very Large George III Rosewood Gallery Magnifying Glass
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very large George III rosewood gallery magnifying glass, the circular glass within a rosewood
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Scientific Instruments
Materials
Rosewood
Handsome Letter Opener, Magnifying Glass with Alligator Handles, Sterling Mounts
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome letter opener, magnifying glass with alligator handles, sterling mounts.
Category
Early 20th Century European Desk Sets
Materials
Silver, Stainless Steel
H 10 in W 4 in D 0.5 in
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
H 14.75 in W 13 in D 3.38 in
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
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
H 0.4 in W 1.55 in D 3.5 in
Extra Large Antique Mounted Magic Lantern Condensing / Magnifying / Optical Lens
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful early 20th century magic lantern lens.
It does not matter what the reason is why you
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
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
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Bone hand carved handle with figurines
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Desk Accessories
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Early 20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
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.
Located in South Salem, NY
A set of three standing brass magnifying glasses with original glass. These vintage English
Category
Vintage 1910s British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
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
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
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
Located in London, GB
A brass adjustable magnifying glass lens,
early to mid-20th century.
Ideal shelf or desk
Category
Antique Early 1900s More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
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
H 0.63 in W 4.25 in D 8.88 in
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
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
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
H 9.06 in W 4.14 in D 1.58 in
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
Located in Culver City, CA
Magnifying lens on a brass adjustable mount.
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
H 10.04 in W 3.94 in D 0.99 in
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
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
Located in Lowestoft, GB
in very good condition, the lens has some wear/scuffs to the center
These magnifying glasses were
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Scientific Instruments
Materials
Optical Glass, Mahogany
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
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
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
H 4.88 in W 2.38 in D 0.13 in
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
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
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th century French magnifying glass with ornate pewter handle
Found in the South of France.
Category
20th Century French More Desk Accessories
Materials
Pewter
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
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
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
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A magnifying glass can also be called a loupe. The loupe is a small magnifying device that helps the user see small details. You’ll find a variety of magnifying glasses or loupes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The use of magnifying glasses is linked as far back as the ancient Egyptians. In Egypt, they used crystals or other shiny stones to view small objects better. However, the first magnifying glass crafted for scientific purposes is believed to be designed by Roger Bacon, an English philosopher during the 13th century. Browse a wide selection of vintage magnifying glasses on 1stDibs.