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Very Large George III Rosewood Gallery Magnifying Glass
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A very large George III rosewood gallery magnifying glass, the circular glass within a rosewood frame, the baluster handle screwing into a brass bracket in the rim. English, circa 1800.
Footnote: The gallery glass is a type of magnifying glass that allows for the gentle magnification of a work of art from variable distances. They were especially popular with connoisseurs and collectors in the Regency period.
- Dimensions:Height: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Diameter: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
- Style:George III (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1800
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Lymington, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU973033743282
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