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Paperweight Magnifying

Hermès Art Deco Horse Paperweight Lens
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès vintage collectible paperweight /magnifying lens with horse head design. Comes with
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21st Century and Contemporary Curiosities

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
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...
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Paperweights

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to around 1910; they are...
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Vintage 1910s British Paperweights

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Brass

Silver Plate Victorian Repoussé Magnifying Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
addition to any sophisticated desk, used to magnify or as a paperweight. A complement to any office, desk
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Early 20th Century European Victorian Paperweights

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Silver Plate

Hermes Golf Ball Magnifying Loupe, 1960s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Hermes magnifying glass/loupe is a beautiful personality piece that is ideal for a
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Vintage 1960s French Paperweights

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Metal

Hermes Rope Motif Magnifying Glass, 1960s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous, stately magnifying glass by Hermes in cast metal with silver plating. A handle projects
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Vintage 1960s French Paperweights

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Metal, Silver

Large Brass Magnifying Glass and Paper Weight
Located in London, GB
Large decorative magnifier lens with domed glass magnification, encased in eye shape brass cast frame. Very decorative piece that can also be displayed a s paper weight of desk acces...
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Early 2000s Paperweights

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Brass

Carl Aubock, rare magnifying glass and desk weight. Vienna, 1960s.
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Rare magnifying glass and desk weight in the shape of a nut. Vienna, 1960s Dia: 10cm wide
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Paperweights

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Metal

Mid 20th Century Hermes Horse Head Magnifying Glass, France, Circa 1960
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Introducing an elegant mid 20th-century Hermes Horse Head Magnifying Glass from France, Circa 1960
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Mid-20th Century French Paperweights

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Glass

One Mid-Century Modern Faceted Glass Diamond Shaped Figurine Paperweight Desk
By Kosta Boda, Orrefors, Venini
Located in Miami, FL
One Mid-Century Modern faceted glass diamond shaped magnifying paperweight, Figurine, Sculpture or
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

Hermes Magnifying Glass / Paperweight Eye of Cleopatra Ruthenium
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Eye of Cleopatra magnifying glass / paperweight in ruthenium finished
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21st Century and Contemporary French For The Desk

Vintage Paper Management Complete Set, Half of the 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
20th Century. Made in Italy. The set includes a paperweight, a magnifying glass and a paper knife
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Mid-20th Century Italian Desk Sets

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Metal

Recent Sales

Vintage HERMES Gold Horse Head Art Deco Paperweight Magnifying Glass
By Hermès
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage HERMES Gold Horse Head Art Deco Paperweight Magnifying Glass Measurements: Horse Head
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1970s French For The Desk

1960s Hermès Eye of Cleopatra Magnifying Glass Paperweight
Located in Aspen, CO
1960s Hermès "Eye of Cleopatra" brass magnifying glass paperweight in the original box.
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Vintage 1960s French Paperweights

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Brass

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
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...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Paperweights

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
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...
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Paperweights

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Brass

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is rather special having the makers mark on it for The Strand Electric and Engineering Company (Seecol, London); wh...
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Vintage 1920s European Paperweights

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Brass

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight Circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
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...
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Paperweights

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Brass

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to circa 1910; they are ...
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Paperweights

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a magic lantern dating to circa 1910; they are ...
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Paperweights

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Brass

Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
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...
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Paperweights

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
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...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
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...
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to around 1910; they are...
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to circa 1910; they are ...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Paperweights

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Brass

Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
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...
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
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...
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Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to around 1910 they are ...
Category

Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to around 1910; they are...
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the largest I have ever had, quite an imposing size; this size being the most sought-after and hardest to...
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Paperweights

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Brass

Small Antique English Brass Framed Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
This one is the smallest I have ever had, they are usually much larger; this size is very hard to come by measuring just 2 3/8" in diameter x 1 3/8" to top of domed glass. This on...
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Vintage 1910s European Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to around 1910 they are ...
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
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...
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Vintage 1910s British Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to circa 1910; they are ...
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Paperweights

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Brass

Huge English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is the largest I have ever had, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser ...
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Paperweights

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Brass

French Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass/Paperweight circa 1910, Cindo, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to circa 1910; they are ...
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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Paperweights

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
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...
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to circa 1910. They are ...
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Antique Early 1900s English Paperweights

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Brass

Magnifying Glass with Bamboo Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver metal frame magnifying glass with a bamboo handle in varying tones of brown. A fun addition
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Silver

Magnifying Glass with Bamboo Handle
Magnifying Glass with Bamboo Handle
H 1 in W 10.25 in D 4 in
Large Brass Magnifying Lens, circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass magnifying lens, circa 1910. Ssalvaged from a magic lantern condenser. Encased in brass.
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Vintage 1910s English Paperweights

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Brass

Hermes Golf Ball Magnifying Loupe, 1980s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage Hermès magnifying glass/loupe. In the shape of a golf ball with a magnifying
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Vintage 1980s French Paperweights

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Metal, Bronze

Magnifying Glass with Leather Croc Embossed Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver metal frame magnifying glass with a croc embossed leather wrapped handle. A great finishing
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Metal

Horse Desk Loupe and Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage desk loupe with brass colored horse head. Working magnifying glass and paperweight
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Paperweights

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Metal

Horse Desk Loupe and Paperweight
Horse Desk Loupe and Paperweight
H 3 in W 1.13 in D 6.75 in
Magnifying Glass with Chrome and Curved Celluloid Handle
Located in Montreal, QC
” long; chrome rimmed magnifying glass measures approximate 4” in diameter; Modernistic, Avant-garde and
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Paperweights

Magnifying Glass with Mother of Pearl Inlaid Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patinated silver metal frame magnifying glass. The handle features a geometric pattern of inlaid
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Metal

Modernist Magnifying Glass in Gunmetal by Elsa Perretti for Tiffany and Co
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Modernist Magnifying Glass by Elsa Peretti in the Padova Pattern for Tiffany and Co
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Paperweights

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Metal

Hermes Vintage "Cleopatra Eye" Desk Magnifying Glass Paperweight
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES vintage gold plated desk magnifying glass and paperweight featuring a massive "Cleopatra Eye
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20th Century French For The Desk

Hermes Oeil Magnifying Glass / Paperweight Palladium Eye of Cleopatra
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Eye of Cleopatra magnifying glass / paperweight in palladium plated
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21st Century and Contemporary French For The Desk

Carl Aubock Magnifying Glass
Located in London, GB
Lovely surprising magnifying glass/ paperweight from the Viennese master. Completely original with
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Desk Accessories

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Brass

Carl Aubock Magnifying Glass
Carl Aubock Magnifying Glass
H 4.5 in W 3.5 in D 0.5 in
Round Heavy Murano Clear Glass Etched Compass Paperweight Magnifying Glass 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Murano heavy transparent glass Paperweight with etched Compass rose and geometric base. It also
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to around 1910 they are resc...
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Paperweights

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Brass

Hermes Eye of Cleopatra Silver Magnifying Glass/ Paperweight / Desk Accessory
By Hermès
Located in North Miami, FL
This iconic French Hermes Eye of Cleopatra magnifying glass / paperweight/ desk accessory is
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Early 2000s French Modern Paperweights

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Silver Plate

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to around 1910; they are...
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Vintage 1910s English Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
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...
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
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...
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to around 1910 they are ...
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the largest I have ever had, quite an imposing size; this size being the most sought-after and hardest to...
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to around 1910; they are...
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to around 1910; they are...
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to around 1910; they are...
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Magnifying Glass
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Circular magnifying glass with an hexagonal frame in brass. Designed and made in Carl Auböck
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Magnifying Glass
Carl Auböck Magnifying Glass
H 0.67 in Dm 2.52 in
Vintage Carved Horn Magnifying Glass
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Handsome vintage natural horn magnifying glass. Hand carved details with metal fittings in antique
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1990s American Rustic Paperweights

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Metal

Vintage Carved Horn Magnifying Glass
Vintage Carved Horn Magnifying Glass
H 12.5 in W 3 in D 1.25 in
19thc Silvered And Wood Magnifying Glass
Located in Pasadena, CA
19thc wood silver magnifying glass. Great long handle that is suppoted and dress by a silver
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Antique 19th Century American Other Paperweights

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Wood

Duck Desk Loupe and Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage desk loupe with brass colored duck. Working magnifying glass and paperweight. Made of
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Paperweights

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Metal

Duck Desk Loupe and Paperweight
Duck Desk Loupe and Paperweight
H 2.5 in W 1.13 in D 6.75 in
English Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass by Sampson Mordan, 1925
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful large desk magnifying glass by the highly sought-after and collectable silversmith
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Vintage 1920s English Paperweights

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Sterling Silver

Hermes, Paris, Equestrian Horse Head Magnifying Glass c.1960
By Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent and grand vintage desk-top magnifying glass / loupe made with it's beautifully cast
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Silver Plate

Antique Gilt Silver Bamboo Mother-of-Pearl Handle Magnifying Glass
Located in Montreal, QC
; approximate size: 9.5 " long with the magnifying glass section measuring 3.5" in diameter. For that special
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Paperweights

Hallmarked Vintage Georg Jensen Small Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass /SALE
By Georg Jensen
Located in North Miami, FL
This elegant and Classic signed Georg Jensen Mid-Century vintage magnifiers/ magnifying glass
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 like the look and feel or the history of these special lenses. Your fascination could ...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Paperweights

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Metal

Antique Gilt Silver and Mother of Pearl Handle Magnifying Glass, circa 1908
Located in Montreal, QC
: 12 " long with the magnifying glass section being 3.5" in diameter. For that Special Someone
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Paperweights

Hermes Ruthenium Magnifying Glass / Paperweight Eye of Cleopatra
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes Eye of Cleopatra magnifying glass / paperweight in ruthenium finished
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2010s French For The Desk

Hermes Magnifying Glass / Paperweight Eye of Cleopatra Ruthenium
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Eye of Cleopatra magnifying glass / paperweight in ruthenium finished
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21st Century and Contemporary French For The Desk

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Located in FR
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Figurine Created to celebrate 150th anniversary of Hermès Design comes from the Hermès scarf called "Feux d'Artifice", which shows an artificer rider on ...
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1990s French Decorative Objects

Barbie Fashion Model / "Tout de Suite"/ Gold Label
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Barbie Fashion Model / "Tout de Suite"/ Gold Label Certificate of authenticity. 18700 copies worldwide
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Early 2000s American Toys

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Paperweight Magnifying For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic paperweight magnifying available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every paperweight magnifying was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the paperweight magnifying you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A paperweight magnifying, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Hermès, Ravinet d'Enfert and Sampson Mordan & Co. each produced at least one beautiful paperweight magnifying that is worth considering.

How Much is a Paperweight Magnifying?

The average selling price for a paperweight magnifying at 1stDibs is $555, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $2,945 for the highest priced.

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