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Silver Plated Magnifying Glass

Decorative Silver Plated Magnify Glass and Letter Opener
Decorative Silver Plated Magnify Glass and Letter Opener

Decorative Silver Plated Magnify Glass and Letter Opener

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine silver plated desk set consists of a magnify glass and letter opener.

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Shagreen & Silver Plated Magnifying Glass c.1930
Art Deco Shagreen & Silver Plated Magnifying Glass c.1930

Art Deco Shagreen & Silver Plated Magnifying Glass c.1930

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome and most unusual magnifying glass in a winning and highly sought-after combination of English silver plate and Shagreen.

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

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.

Category

Early 20th Century European Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate

English Victorian Boar's Tooth Magnifying Glass
English Victorian Boar's Tooth Magnifying Glass

English Victorian Boar's Tooth Magnifying Glass

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian silver-plate magnifying glass with a boar's tooth handle (silver marking/chip to glass)

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bone

Antique Reader's Magnifying Glass, English, Silver Plate, Library Aid, Victorian
Antique Reader's Magnifying Glass, English, Silver Plate, Library Aid, Victorian

Antique Reader's Magnifying Glass, English, Silver Plate, Library Aid, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique reader's magnifying glass. An English, silver plated library magnifier, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver Plate

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.

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver Plate

1960’s Hermes Paris Silver Plated Horse Equestrian Magnifying Paperweight W/Box
1960’s Hermes Paris Silver Plated Horse Equestrian Magnifying Paperweight W/Box

1960’s Hermes Paris Silver Plated Horse Equestrian Magnifying Paperweight W/Box

By Hermès

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful vintage Hermes Silverplated Horse motif magnifying paperweight. The detail of the casting is quite extraordinary. The original box is included although the box is quite...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate

Swid Powell Magnifying Glass in Original Box
Swid Powell Magnifying Glass in Original Box

Swid Powell Magnifying Glass in Original Box

By Richard Meier

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Stunning Richard Meier designed magnifying glass for Swid Powerll, having ebony wood handle, silver plate and glass, plus original sleeve and box.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Richard Meier Swid Powell Magnifying Glass Mid Century Modern Architect Design
Richard Meier Swid Powell Magnifying Glass Mid Century Modern Architect Design

Richard Meier Swid Powell Magnifying Glass Mid Century Modern Architect Design

By Swid Powell, Richard Meier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modernist Silverplate Magnifying Glass Designed by Richard Meier for Swid Powell, Italy, circa 1980s. Makes the perfect gift for the favorite design lover in your life (even if it's ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Richard Meier Swid Powell Magnifying Glass in Box Mid Century Modern Architect
Richard Meier Swid Powell Magnifying Glass in Box Mid Century Modern Architect

Richard Meier Swid Powell Magnifying Glass in Box Mid Century Modern Architect

By Swid Powell, Richard Meier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modernist Silverplate Magnifying Glass, designed by Richard Meier for Swid Powell, Italy, circa 1980s. Includes original box and cloth bag. It is the perfect gift for the favorite de...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Vintage Silver-Plated Equestrian Desk Set
Vintage Silver-Plated Equestrian Desk Set

Vintage Silver-Plated Equestrian Desk Set

Located in Chicago, IL

An Italian equestrian desk set from the 1980s, comprising a silver-plated letter opener and a magnifying glass that doubles as a bottle opener.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

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French Silver Plated Figural Magnifying Glass, Horse
French Silver Plated Figural Magnifying Glass, Horse

French Silver Plated Figural Magnifying Glass, Horse

Located in Bath, GB

A lovely and most unusual magnifying glass, the handled modelled as a horse's head. It has just returned from our silversmith having been re-plated (it was very badly worn), professi...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermes, Paris, Cordage Magnifying Glass, c.1960
Hermes, Paris, Cordage Magnifying Glass, c.1960

Hermes, Paris, Cordage Magnifying Glass, c.1960

By Hermès

Located in Bath, GB

A fabulous vintage French silver plated magnifier created c.1960's for the "Cordage" range, a range of exceptional items for the home and office. Stamped Hermes, Paris and Made in...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

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.

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Hermès Mini Magnifying Glass in Silver-Plated Metal
Hermès Mini Magnifying Glass in Silver-Plated Metal

Hermès Mini Magnifying Glass in Silver-Plated Metal

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Hermès - (Made in France) Small magnifying glass in silver-plated metal. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 6 cm Seller Reference: ACC74

Category

1990s French For The Desk

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.

Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermes, Paris - Cordage Magnifying Glass c.1960
Hermes, Paris - Cordage Magnifying Glass c.1960

Hermes, Paris - Cordage Magnifying Glass c.1960

By Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès

Located in Bath, GB

A fabulous vintage French silver plated magnifier created c.1960's for the "Cordage" range, a range of exceptional items for the home and office. Stamped Hermes, Paris and Made in F...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

1980s by Hermes Paris Silver Golf Ball Magnifying Lens
1980s by Hermes Paris Silver Golf Ball Magnifying Lens

1980s by Hermes Paris Silver Golf Ball Magnifying Lens

By Hermès

Located in Brescia, IT

Silver plated and glass magnifying Excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Silver Plated Magnifying Glass Golf Bag Handle, 20th Century
Vintage Silver Plated Magnifying Glass Golf Bag Handle, 20th Century

Vintage Silver Plated Magnifying Glass Golf Bag Handle, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a charming and unusual vintage silver plated magnifying glass, dating from the late 20th century.

Category

Vintage 1980s Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

French Maria Pergay Silver Plate Magnifying Glass Desk Accessory
French Maria Pergay Silver Plate Magnifying Glass Desk Accessory

French Maria Pergay Silver Plate Magnifying Glass Desk Accessory

By Maria Pergay

Located in Atlanta, GA

Stunning silver plate magnifying glass by French designer Maria Pergay.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Set by GSA for Neiman Marcus
Silver Plated Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Set by GSA for Neiman Marcus

Silver Plated Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Set by GSA for Neiman Marcus

By Godinger, Neiman Marcus

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage silver plated magnifying glass and letter opener set by Godinger Silver Art (GSA) for Neiman Marcus, circa 1990s.

Category

20th Century American Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

Extraordinary Gorham Cast Sterling Wild Boar Magnifying Glass, 1870s
Extraordinary Gorham Cast Sterling Wild Boar Magnifying Glass, 1870s

Extraordinary Gorham Cast Sterling Wild Boar Magnifying Glass, 1870s

By Gorham

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The magnifying glass features a 4-inch silver-plated rim, intricately decorated with acorns and leaves, embodying natural beauty and refinement.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Extraordinary Gorham Cast Sterling Wild Boar Magnifying Glass, 1878
Extraordinary Gorham Cast Sterling Wild Boar Magnifying Glass, 1878

Extraordinary Gorham Cast Sterling Wild Boar Magnifying Glass, 1878

By Gorham

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The magnifying glass features a 4-inch silver-plated rim, elegantly adorned with an acorn and oak leaf ferrule, hallmarked with the Gorham Silver Company mark, Date Letter 'H', and n...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Vintage Silver Plate Hand Held Magnifying Glass
Vintage Silver Plate Hand Held Magnifying Glass

Vintage Silver Plate Hand Held Magnifying Glass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A substantial, silver plated hand-held magnifying glass, circa 1980s.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown International Style Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Hermes Paris Silver Plated Golf Ball Magnifying Glass
Hermes Paris Silver Plated Golf Ball Magnifying Glass

Hermes Paris Silver Plated Golf Ball Magnifying Glass

By Hermès

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

Hermes Paris silver plated golf ball magnifying glass.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

1970 English Magnifying Glass with Cream White Bone Handle & Silver Plated Decor
1970 English Magnifying Glass with Cream White Bone Handle & Silver Plated Decor

1970 English Magnifying Glass with Cream White Bone Handle & Silver Plated Decor

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A vintage Mid-Century Modern desk accessory in Art Deco style, magnifying glass with hand carved bone handle mounted with a silver plated handcrafted chased organic decor, with geome...

Category

Vintage 1970s British Art Deco Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

Hermes Vintage Silver Plated Cleopatra Eye Desk Magnifying Glass Paperweight
Hermes Vintage Silver Plated Cleopatra Eye Desk Magnifying Glass Paperweight

Hermes Vintage Silver Plated Cleopatra Eye Desk Magnifying Glass Paperweight

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES vintage silver plated desk magnifying glass and paperweight featuring a massive Cleopatra Eye.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French For The Desk

HERMES Vintage Silver Plate Cleopatra Eye Desk Magnifying Glass Boxed
HERMES Vintage Silver Plate Cleopatra Eye Desk Magnifying Glass Boxed

HERMES Vintage Silver Plate Cleopatra Eye Desk Magnifying Glass Boxed

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES vintage silver plate iconic desk magnifying glass/paperweight featuring a massive CLEOPATRA Eye.

Category

20th Century French For The Desk

Mother-of-pearl and Silver Magnifying Glass
Mother-of-pearl and Silver Magnifying Glass

Mother-of-pearl and Silver Magnifying Glass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A silver plate, folding magnifying glass, inlaid with mother-of-pearl.

Category

20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Vintage Silver Magnifying Glass with Antler Horn Handle
Vintage Silver Magnifying Glass with Antler Horn Handle

Vintage Silver Magnifying Glass with Antler Horn Handle

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

We love seeing this sitting atop antique books on a coffee or side table as well as functional on a desk in an office. Fantastic patina on this vintage magnifying glass.

Category

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

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermes Eye of Cleopatra Silver Magnifying Glass/ Paperweight / Desk Accessory
Hermes Eye of Cleopatra Silver Magnifying Glass/ Paperweight / Desk Accessory

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 hallmarked on the underside top and bottom as such: Hermes Paris June 3, 2002 and the bo...

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermes, Paris, Equestrian Horse Head Magnifying Glass c.1960
Hermes, Paris, Equestrian Horse Head Magnifying Glass c.1960

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 Hermes Horse head handle, lovely quality to be expected from this most famous of lux...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermes "Cleopatra Eye" Magnifying Glass
Hermes "Cleopatra Eye" Magnifying Glass

Hermes "Cleopatra Eye" Magnifying Glass

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES silver plated desk magnifying glass featuring a massive eye.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French For The Desk

Magnifying Glass Made w/ 19th Century Parasol Handle
Magnifying Glass Made w/ 19th Century Parasol Handle

Magnifying Glass Made w/ 19th Century Parasol Handle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A custom magnifying glass made from a Victorian parasol handle by K&H adorned with intricate mother-of-pearl detailing and gold-washed silver repousse. The handle is monogramed "RMC...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

1970s English Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Desk Set with Bone Handles
1970s English Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Desk Set with Bone Handles

1970s English Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Desk Set with Bone Handles

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A vintage Mid-Century Modern desk accessory set composed of an Art Deco style magnifying glass and a letter opener with hand-carved bone handles mounted with a silver plated handcraf...

Category

Vintage 1970s British Art Deco Letter Openers

Materials

Stainless Steel, Silver Plate

Magnifying Glass - Hermes
Magnifying Glass - Hermes

Magnifying Glass - Hermes

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H 1 in Dm 4 in

Magnifying Glass - Hermes

Located in SouthPort, CT

Magnifying glass in horn and silver plate by Hermes, Paris.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Puiforcat Magnifying Glass
Puiforcat Magnifying Glass

Puiforcat Magnifying Glass

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H 0.75 in W 2.5 in

Puiforcat Magnifying Glass

By Puiforcat

Located in New York, NY

A lovely hand-held magnifier by Puiforcat, featuring a silver plated magnifier with a crushed lapis handle. Marked on edge of magnifier.

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

English Horn Magnifying Glass, circa 1930s
English Horn Magnifying Glass, circa 1930s

English Horn Magnifying Glass, circa 1930s

Located in Stamford, CT

English horn magnifying glass in silver plate, circa 1930s.  

Category

Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver Plate

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Silver Plated Magnifying Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of silver plated magnifying glass on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and glass. There are 15 variations of the antique or vintage piece of silver plated magnifying glass you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of silver plated magnifying glass — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A choice in our collection of silver plated magnifying glass, designed in the mid-century modern, Art Deco or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made object in our assortment of silver plated magnifying glass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hermès, Ravinet d'Enfert and Reed & Barton are consistently popular.

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A piece of silver plated magnifying glass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,127, while the lowest priced sells for $265 and the highest can go for as much as $97,966.