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Victorian Magnifying Glass

Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian
Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian

Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian

Located in New York, NY

A metal magnifying glass with seashell handle, circa early to mid-20th century. Piece has a metal frame with what appears to be a 'Richer's amalda' seashell, a rare deepwater species...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

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. A Wonderful addition to any sophisticated desk, used to magnify or as a paperweight. A compleme...

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Early 20th Century European Victorian Paperweights

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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)

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bone

American Victorian Walnut Cased Standing Magnifying Glass
American Victorian Walnut Cased Standing Magnifying Glass

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 frame and is adjustable to height with a wooden screw set device.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique Victorian Large Horn Handle Magnifying Glass desk Accessory
Antique Victorian Large Horn Handle Magnifying Glass desk Accessory

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. Uncertain to maker and origin. The brass rim is bent in slightly in one small are...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Glass

French Victorian Cloisonné Magnifying Glass, Mid-Century Modern
French Victorian Cloisonné Magnifying Glass, Mid-Century Modern

French Victorian Cloisonné Magnifying Glass, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian-style magnifying glass with a cloisonne porcelain handle.

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

Materials

Glass

Antique 9k gold and Opal magnifying glass pendant, Victorian
Antique 9k gold and Opal magnifying glass pendant, Victorian

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 than say a quizzing glass and is more the size of a traditional small magnifying glass...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Magnifying Glass on Stand, 19th Century
Magnifying Glass on Stand, 19th Century

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 were reserved for scientists, nobility and monks. During the Renaissance and culmina...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Softwood, Walnut

19th Century Magnifying Glass with Hand Carved Yorkie Handle
19th Century Magnifying Glass with Hand Carved Yorkie Handle

19th Century Magnifying Glass with Hand Carved Yorkie Handle

Located in High Point, NC

19th century magnifying glass with a hand turned brass and hand-carved Yorkie handle from England. This is a charming piece for any home or office, and so useable too! The hand-car...

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Tiffany Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass
Antique Tiffany Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass

Antique Tiffany Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Classical sterling silver magnifying glass.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Victorian 14k Repoussé Magnifying Glass
Victorian 14k Repoussé Magnifying Glass

Victorian 14k Repoussé Magnifying Glass

Located in Narberth, PA

A unique piece, this magnifying glass would be perfect for any Victorian-era collector!

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Antique 1880s Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Magnifying Glass
19th Century Magnifying Glass

19th Century Magnifying Glass

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H 9.5 in W 5.5 in D 1 in

19th Century Magnifying Glass

Located in Mississauga, ON

A 19th century magnifying glass with a faux horn handle.

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Antique 1890s European Late Victorian More Desk Accessories

Unusual Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Enamel Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace
Unusual Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Enamel Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace

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 opal chain.

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Antique 17th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Monocle Magnifying Glass Diamonds Gold Pendant Necklace
Victorian Monocle Magnifying Glass Diamonds Gold Pendant Necklace

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 timeless fashion statement of the upper class, and many times part of the image one creat...

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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
Fine Quality Antique English Brass and Mother of Pearl Magnifying Glass c.1890

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 quality screwed construction and the handle decorated with Mother of Pearl or Nacre sh...

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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Victorian Solid / Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass - 1887
Magnificent Victorian Solid / Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass - 1887

Magnificent Victorian Solid / Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass - 1887

Located in Bath, GB

A truly fine example of a Scottish solid / sterling silver magnifying glass within it's original presentation case. All original with a "bamboo" handle marked at the top with the Qu...

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Antique 1880s Scottish Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass by Asprey 19th Century
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass by Asprey 19th Century

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 hallmarks for London 1886, and the makers mark of the renowned retailer and silvers...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver and Deep Cobalt Blue Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass
Victorian Sterling Silver and Deep Cobalt Blue Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass

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, England, 1895, John Round and Sons, Ltd. - makers.

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass, Art Nouveau Style, Boxed
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass, Art Nouveau Style, Boxed

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass, Art Nouveau Style, Boxed

By Alfred Clark

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver magnifying glass/hand lens has a plain circular form.

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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Style Magnifying Glass
Victorian Style Magnifying Glass

Victorian Style Magnifying Glass

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H 12.75 in W 4 in D 2 in

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. The long handle is made of dark brown wood, but it is embellished by a hand painted...

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20th Century Unknown Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Victorian Mahogany Magnifying Glass

Victorian Mahogany Magnifying Glass

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Victorian mahogany magnifying glass. Measures: 5 1/4" glass,   circa 1860.

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Antique 1860s English Scientific Instruments

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

A magnificent example, I have never come across one of these examples in this sort of size, measuring 10" in length. The frame around the original glass magnifier is made from pie...

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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Style Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass
Victorian Style Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass

Victorian Style Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass

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H 7.75 in W 2.5 in D 0.65 in

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 framed with a yellow metal. The handle is made of sterling silver and shaped as a ...

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20th Century Unknown Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Mahogany Magnifying Glass
Victorian Mahogany Magnifying Glass

Victorian Mahogany Magnifying Glass

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H 6 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

Victorian Mahogany Magnifying Glass

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

With mother-of-pearl decoration. Measures 6" glass. English,  circa 1870.

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Antique 1870s British Scientific Instruments

Victorian Mahogany Table Library Magnifying Glass
Victorian Mahogany Table Library Magnifying Glass

Victorian Mahogany Table Library Magnifying Glass

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Victorian mahogany table library magnifying glass, English, circa 1840.     

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Antique 1840s English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass, Repousse
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass, Repousse

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass, Repousse

Located in NEWARK, GB

A gorgeous antique, Victorian sterling silver handled magnifying glass.

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

An English, bronze lepidopterists or specimen magnifying glass, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

English Victorian Period 19th Century Magnifying Glass with Sword Handle
English Victorian Period 19th Century Magnifying Glass with Sword Handle

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.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Victorian Bamboo And Tigers Eye Magnifying Glass
Victorian Bamboo And Tigers Eye Magnifying Glass

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,TIGERS EYE FINIAL.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Desk Accessories

Giant Bull Horn Magnifying Glass
Giant Bull Horn Magnifying Glass

Giant Bull Horn Magnifying Glass

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H 2 in W 8 in D 21 in

Giant Bull Horn Magnifying Glass

Located in New York, NY

Elevate your reading and exploration experience with our extraordinary Giant Bull Horn Handle Magnifying Glass. This magnifying glass boasts a unique and impressive bull horn handle,...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Horn, Glass

Victorian Mother of Pearl and Rolled Golled Magnifying Glass
Victorian Mother of Pearl and Rolled Golled Magnifying 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.

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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique English Brass Coddington Magnifying Glass c.1880
Antique English Brass Coddington Magnifying Glass c.1880

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 professionally polished. Excellent condition measuring 3" x 1" x 1". Item ID: 443...

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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Partially Silvered Sea Shell Magnifying Glass Distaff Spindle
Partially Silvered Sea Shell Magnifying Glass Distaff Spindle

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 same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. O...

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2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Adjustable Jewelers Magnified Glass
Early 20th Century Adjustable Jewelers Magnified Glass

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 early 20th century jeweller’s work station magnified glass. This item is made from ca...

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Vintage 1920s British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Mid 19th Century Mahogany Magnifying Glass
Large Antique Mid 19th Century Mahogany Magnifying Glass

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 condition.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

1880s English Magnifying Lens
1880s English Magnifying Lens

1880s English Magnifying Lens

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H 4 in W 7 in D 7 in

1880s English Magnifying Lens

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1880s English magnifying lens.

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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Small Antique English Brass Coddington Magnifying Glass, circa 1880
Small Antique English Brass Coddington Magnifying Glass, circa 1880

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 professionally polished. Excellent condition measuring 2 3/8" x 3/4" x 5/8". I...

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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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