Victorian Magnifying Glass
Antique Victorian Magnifying Glass, Mother of Pearl, 18k Gold Filled, ca. 1890
Located in Petaluma, CA
This magnifying glass is top of the line. The body is mother of pearl with segments of 18k gold
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Gold, Brass
H 1 in W 11.75 in D 3 in
Antique Victorian sterling silver and cattle horn magnifying glass
Located in NEWARK, GB
A grand antique Victorian era sterling silver and cattle horn magnifying glass.
A heavy glass
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Steel
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass by Asprey 19th Century
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite Asprey Victorian sterling silver handled and surrounded magnifying glass with
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 8.67 in W 4.34 in D 0.79 in
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
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Early 20th Century European Victorian Paperweights
Materials
Silver Plate
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
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bone
American Victorian Walnut Cased Standing Magnifying Glass
Located in Hudson, NY
This large American Victorian standing magnifying glass is encased in a carved and turned walnut
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass, Walnut
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
A Large Victorian Mahogany Gallery or Magnifying Glass, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
A very large Georgian or Victorian mahogany gallery or magnifying glass. The circular glass within
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 9k gold and Opal magnifying glass pendant, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A magical antique 9ct gold opal set magnifying glass pendant.
It is a larger piece much larger
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bespoke Antique Victorian Carved Ivory Dog Head Magnifying Glass Object of Vertu
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming fine quality antique Victorian era object of vertu magnifying glass, custom made
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
H 0.5 in W 8.5 in D 2.5 in
Magnifying Glass on Stand, 19th Century
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Magnifying glasses are already recorded as far back as the Ancient Greeks. Troughout history they
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Softwood, Walnut
Large Antique Mid 19th Century Mahogany Magnifying Glass
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A rare Large Victorian Magnifying or Looking Glass, Made from Mahogany Wood all in origianal
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
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19th Century Magnifying Glass
Located in Mississauga, ON
A 19th century magnifying glass with a faux horn handle.
Category
Antique 1890s European Late Victorian More Desk Accessories
Unusual Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Enamel Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual Antique Victorian 18k gold enamel magnifying glass pendant necklace, gold-filled, pearl and
Category
Antique 17th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Victorian Monocle Magnifying Glass Diamonds Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
A magnificent Portuguese made, Monocle or magnifying glass in Gold and Diamond Encrusted.
A
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Victorian Vanity Items
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Fine Quality Antique English Brass and Mother of Pearl Magnifying Glass c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous and very usable late Victorian magnifying glass made from solid English brass with a
Category
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 6.75 in W 2.75 in D 0.75 in
Victorian Sterling Silver and Deep Cobalt Blue Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass
By John Round & Son Ltd. 1
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, sterling silver and deep cobalt blue enamel, mounted magnifying glass, Sheffield
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass, Art Nouveau Style, Boxed
By Alfred Clark
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silverware.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver magnifying glass/hand lens has a plain
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Style Magnifying Glass
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a round magnifying glass with long handle. The magnifying glass is enframed in gilt metal
Category
20th Century Unknown Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Victorian Mahogany Magnifying Glass
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Victorian mahogany magnifying glass. Measures: 5 1/4" glass,
circa 1860.
Category
Antique 1860s English Scientific Instruments
Victorian Style Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a sterling silver and metal magnifying glass. The magnifying glass area is round shaped and
Category
20th Century Unknown Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Mahogany Magnifying Glass
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
With mother-of-pearl decoration. Measures 6" glass. English,
circa 1870.
Category
Antique 1870s British Scientific Instruments
Huge Antique English Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass by Samuel Jacob, 1897
By Samuel Jacob
Located in Bath, GB
, measuring 10" in length.
The frame around the original glass magnifier is made from pierced or
Category
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Mahogany Table Library Magnifying Glass
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian mahogany table library magnifying glass, English, circa 1840.
Category
Antique 1840s English Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Mahogany
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
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
English Victorian Period 19th Century Magnifying Glass with Sword Handle
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large English Victorian period wooden magnifying glass from the 19th century, with sword handle
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Victorian Bamboo And Tigers Eye Magnifying Glass
Located in Essex, MA
CIRCULAR GLASS WITH BRASS ETCHED FRAME,BAMBOO HANDLE AND GOLD PLATED BAND INSCRIBED MARGUERITE
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Desk Accessories
Giant Bull Horn Magnifying Glass
Located in New York, NY
Magnifying Glass. This magnifying glass boasts a unique and impressive bull horn handle, adding a touch of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Horn, Glass
Victorian Mother of Pearl and Rolled Golled Magnifying Glass
Located in New York, NY
Victorian mother of pearl and rolled gold magnifying glass, England, Ca. 1890's. Lovely design
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique English Brass Coddington Magnifying Glass c.1880
Located in Bath, GB
An unusual late nineteenth century Coddington magnifying glass made from English brass having been
Category
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Partially Silvered Sea Shell Magnifying Glass Distaff Spindle
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Magnifying glass partially silvered distaff spindle 8". Creel and Gow has been working with the
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
1880s English Magnifying Lens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1880s English magnifying lens.
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Oversized Antique English Folding Coddington Magnifying Glass, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
This the largest magnifying glass of this type that I have come across. Usually, they are a much
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Small Antique English Brass Coddington Magnifying Glass, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
An unusual late nineteenth century Coddington magnifying glass made from English brass having bee
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique English Antler Horn & Sterling Silver Handled Magnifying Glass
Located in Bath, GB
A large example, measuring 10" in length with a glass diameter measuring 4".
The antler horn
Category
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Vintage Magnify Glass Necklace, Pearls, Sterling, 26.78 Grams 24 Inch, Extension
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Behold a stunning vintage sterling silver magnifying glass necklace, a perfect blend of elegance
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Cased Map or Chart Magnifying Glass by J P Cutts c.1870
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful Victorian brass map or charge magnifying glass complete with it's original brass case
Category
Antique 1870s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Fine Quality Antique English Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Magnifying Glass
Located in Bath, GB
showcasing it's iridescent qualities.
The brass has been professionally polished to gleam. The glass has
Category
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
H 4.88 in W 1.75 in D 0.75 in
Vintage Victorian Magnifying Glass, circa 19th Century
Located in Napa, CA
Freestanding vintage Victorian magnifying glass on a stand.
Category
Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments
Antique Victorian Magnifying Glass Pendant Lorgnette 14 Karat Gold Filigree
Located in New York, NY
A stunning antique Victorian - Edwardian Magnifying Glass Pendant in 14 Karat White Gold. A very
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Fine Quality Antique English Brass and Mother of Pearl Magnifying Glass
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous and very usable late Victorian magnifying glass made from solid English brass with a
Category
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Large Victorian, Sterling Silver-Mounted Horn Magnifying Glass
Located in New York, NY
Large, Victorian, sterling silver-mounted horn magnifying glass, Sheffield, England, 1896, Joseph
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Mounted Magnifying Glass
By W.R. Humphreys
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, Victorian, sterling silver and dark blue guilloche enamel - mounted magnifying glass, the
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Victorian, Sterling Silver, Deep Pink Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass
By Martin & Hall
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, sterling silver and deep pink guilloche enamel-mounted magnifying glass, Sheffield
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique English Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass, 1888
By Adie & Lovekin
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous original English magnifying glass, with a sterling silver fluted handle and unusually
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Antique English Antler Horn & Sterling Silver Handled Magnifying Glass
Located in Bath, GB
A large example, measuring 10 1/2" in length with a glass diameter measuring 4".
The antler Horn
Category
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Victorian Loupe Tripod Magnifying Glass in Brass, 19th Century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Victorian jewelers or watchmakers magnifying loupe. It is fixed in a very wellmade brass tristand
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
English Victorian 19th Century Bronze Magnifying Glass with Floral Finial
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period bronze magnifying glass from the 19th century, with hand-painted floral
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
English Victorian Period 19th Century Brass Magnifying Glass with Ceramic Finial
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period brass magnifying glass from the 19th century, with white ceramic finial
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
H 0.75 in W 11.25 in D 4 in
English Victorian Period 19th Century Antler Magnifying Glass with Carved Animal
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period antler magnifying glass from the 19th century, with carved animal
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
H 1.25 in W 4 in D 10.25 in
Antique Reception Desk Letter Set, English, Walnut, Magnifying Glass, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique reception desk letter set. An English, walnut and oak magnifying glass and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Letter Openers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
H 4.73 in W 9.65 in D 5.12 in
19th Century Victorian Large Magnifying Glass Hand Turned Handle, Circa 1860
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a substantial large and quite heavy magnifying glass from the mid Victorian 19th Century
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
H 1.25 in W 12.13 in D 5.25 in
Antique Library Magnifier, English, Bronze, Magnifying Glass, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library magnifier. An English, bronze magnifying glass, dating to the late
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
H 1.97 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Victorian Anglo Indian Magnifying Glass with Horn Carved and Twisted Handle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique English Victorian hand carved horn handled magnifying glass with gilt metal mounted
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Mounted Objects
Materials
Horn
French Copper Magnifying Glass with Weighted Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely French magnifying glass with a nice weighted handle. The ornate handle detail and braid work
Category
20th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique English Brass Coddington Magnifying Glass c.1880
Located in Bath, GB
An unusual late nineteenth century Coddington magnifying glass made from English brass having been
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pretty Brass Framed Magnifying Glass / Quizzer, C.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and very usable little English magnifying glass, a perfect size to tuck into a bag and
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Antique 1880s British Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Large Antique English Folding Coddington Magnifying Glass, c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A large example of a late Victorian Coddington magnifying glass, late, Victorian in era and dating
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Elegant Antique English Magnifying Glass c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A very handsome and unusual late Victorian / early Edwardian magnifying glass with it's extremely
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Letter Openers
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
19th Century Magnifying Glass with Hand Holding a Barbell
Located in New York, NY
Modeled with a carved horn hand clutching a barbell with mineral weights, bamboo shaft, glass is a
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Horn, Bamboo, Glass
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
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
H 12 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in
19th Century Victorian Magnifying Glass
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A nice English Victorian magnifying glass with carved wooden handle, circa 1890.
Weight: 185 g.
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th Century Victorian Silver Handled Magnifying Glass
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A lovely unusual English Victorian magnifying glass with silver handle which has intricate engraved
Category
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
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Victorian Magnifying Glass For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of victorian magnifying glass you’re looking for. An item from our selection of victorian magnifying glass — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of victorian magnifying glass, we have 40 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of victorian magnifying glass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of victorian magnifying glass made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. John Round & Son Ltd., Martin & Hall and W.R. Humphreys each produced at least one beautiful piece of victorian magnifying glass that is worth considering.
How Much is a Victorian Magnifying Glass?
The average selling price for a piece of victorian magnifying glass at 1stDibs is $556, while they’re typically $262 on the low end and $2,272 for the highest priced.
Questions About Victorian Magnifying Glass
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best magnifying glass should be lightweight, have a large diameter, provide a wide viewing area, and offer high, distortion-free magnification. However, finding one unit that offers all of these attributes is almost impossible. Shop a range of antique and vintage magnifying glasses on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022For coin collectors, a magnifying glass range of 10X to 30X is standard. At this range, you can easily examine mint markings and imperfections as well as grade coins. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity when collecting coins. 1stDibs partners with only top-vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
- 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.
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