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Very Large George III Rosewood Gallery Magnifying Glass

$5,464.99
£3,975
€4,676.11
CA$7,481.85
A$8,382.09
CHF 4,362.87
MX$102,077.76
NOK 55,577.12
SEK 52,337.96
DKK 34,906.56
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About the Item

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)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lymington, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU973033743282

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