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Vintage Double Concave Magnifying Glass with Louis Vuitton Upholstered

$375
£281.71
€324.86
CA$520.36
A$578.24
CHF 303
MX$7,091.04
NOK 3,864.61
SEK 3,635.69
DKK 2,424.60
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About the Item

Antique magnifying glass marked B-L Z S. It is marked B-L Z S on the frame oppositethe handle. In 1908, the Bausch & Lomb company, already a half century old,joined with the Zeiss and Saegmuller to form a joint venture of three of the best optics companies in the world. This is how the "B-L Z S" trademark found on this magnifier came to be. This Logo withthe three prisms was used until about 1915 due to the war. RLC-L A Reducing Lens, or often called a reducing glass, looks like a magnifier but has a double concave lens makes things appear further away instead of closer as a conventional magnifier,it will allow you to see your artwork, sculptures, quilts, tattoos from a distance perspective symmetry and all, while being close to your artwork, its the opposite of a magnifier it allows you to critique your artwork for visual balance, symmetry, distortions and errors. Widely used by artists, sculptures, quilters, tattoo artists, airbrushers, graphic artists and printers. 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.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 4.1 in (10.42 cm)Depth: 0.8 in (2.04 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950's
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. We later added authentic Louis Vuitton fabric on the handle which makes this a one-of-a-kind piece.
  • Seller Location:
    Haddonfield, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 372661stDibs: LU943444394982

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