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Antique Magnifier Glass

TIFFANY & CO. 1905 Charles T. Cook Desk Magnifier Glass In .925 Sterling Silver
TIFFANY & CO. 1905 Charles T. Cook Desk Magnifier Glass In .925 Sterling Silver

TIFFANY & CO. 1905 Charles T. Cook Desk Magnifier Glass In .925 Sterling Silver

By Tiffany & Co., Charles Cooke

Located in Miami, FL

A desk magnifier glass designed by Tiffany & Co. This is a desk magnifier glass created in 1905 at the Tiffany & Co. in New York City.

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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Sterling Charlie Chaplin Magnifier Magnifying Glass
Sterling Charlie Chaplin Magnifier Magnifying Glass

Sterling Charlie Chaplin Magnifier Magnifying Glass

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Magnifier with ebony wood handle with sterling silver head accent reminiscent of Charlie Chaplin. Marked: Sterling. The magnifier portion is a later addition to the vintage handle.

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Early 20th Century Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver, Chrome

Antique Scholar's Magnifying Glass, French, Sewing, Library Magnifier, Edwardian
Antique Scholar's Magnifying Glass, French, Sewing, Library Magnifier, Edwardian

Antique Scholar's Magnifying Glass, French, Sewing, Library Magnifier, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique scholar's magnifying glass. A French, silver plated needlework or reading magnifier, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique French Napoleon III Stereo Graphoscope Looking Glass Photo Magnifier
Antique French Napoleon III Stereo Graphoscope Looking Glass Photo Magnifier

Antique French Napoleon III Stereo Graphoscope Looking Glass Photo Magnifier

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique French Napoleon III Stereo Graphoscope, made in Paris. This exquisite Napoleon III period graphoscope is a beautifully crafted magnifying device from the mid-to-late 19th ...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Antique Iron Sunflower Floral Magnifier
Antique Iron Sunflower Floral Magnifier

Antique Iron Sunflower Floral Magnifier

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This unique and rare magnifier has a lovely hand painted sunflower. The magnifier portion is a later addition to the incredible antique handle. He is the perfect addition for the sop...

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Early 20th Century Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Art Deco Lorgnette Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Glasses Magnifier
Antique Art Deco Lorgnette Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Glasses Magnifier

Antique Art Deco Lorgnette Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Glasses Magnifier

Located in Montclair, NJ

Art Deco Lorgnette Glasses Magnification Pendant with Diamond & Hand Engraved Work --Stone(s):-- (68) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Rose Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamo...

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19th Century Art Deco Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Floral Crystal and Brass Magnifier
Art Deco Floral Crystal and Brass Magnifier

Art Deco Floral Crystal and Brass Magnifier

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Brass magnifier with red-and-white crystal accent piece on the handle. The center section is frosted crystal with raised floral design. On either side of the floral piece, there is a...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Victorian Female Bust Wood with Diamond Eyes Magnifier
Victorian Female Bust Wood with Diamond Eyes Magnifier

Victorian Female Bust Wood with Diamond Eyes Magnifier

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Victorian magnifier depicting a woman's head adorned with a 14-karat gold wire necklace with one diamond and diamond eyes on a 12.5" ebony stem with a 3.5" dia brass-plated magnifyin...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Brass

White Gold Filled Art Deco Lorgnette Glasses Pendant-1/10 12k Vintage Magnifiers
White Gold Filled Art Deco Lorgnette Glasses Pendant-1/10 12k Vintage Magnifiers

White Gold Filled Art Deco Lorgnette Glasses Pendant-1/10 12k Vintage Magnifiers

Located in Greensboro, NC

Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 1/10 12k Gold Filled Style: Lorgnette Glasses Fastening Type: Pull Button Closure Theme: Vintage Magnifiers Features: Etched Detailing Measurements T...

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1920s Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Large Industrial Copper Inspection Magnifier, Machine Age Optical Instrument
Large Industrial Copper Inspection Magnifier, Machine Age Optical Instrument

Large Industrial Copper Inspection Magnifier, Machine Age Optical Instrument

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking industrial optical inspection magnifier constructed from copper, iron, and glass, dating to the early-to-mid 20th century.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Metal, Copper, Iron

Two Large Magnifiers With 19th Century Gilded and Mother-of-Pearl Handles
Two Large Magnifiers With 19th Century Gilded and Mother-of-Pearl Handles

Two Large Magnifiers With 19th Century Gilded and Mother-of-Pearl Handles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Two Large Magnifiers With 19th Century Gilded and Mother of Pearl Handles Largest: 4"w x 2"d. x 12.75"h smallest: 3.5" x 1.25"d x 10.25"h

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19th Century Edwardian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Brass

Edwardian 1905 Handle Desk Magnifier Glass in Sterling Silver and Bamboo Wood
Edwardian 1905 Handle Desk Magnifier Glass in Sterling Silver and Bamboo Wood

Edwardian 1905 Handle Desk Magnifier Glass in Sterling Silver and Bamboo Wood

Located in Miami, FL

This magnifier desk glass is very useful and has been crafted with a handle in bamboo wood, sterling silver of .925/.999 and the double glass.

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Long Handled Lorgnette Glasses
19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Long Handled Lorgnette Glasses

19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Long Handled Lorgnette Glasses

Located in Atlanta, GA

Late 19th Century imitation tortoise shell lorgnette magnifier glasses with a dramatic foldable long handle.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Magnifier Glass

19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Spring Loaded Lorgnette Glasses
19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Spring Loaded Lorgnette Glasses

19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Spring Loaded Lorgnette Glasses

Located in Atlanta, GA

Late 19th Century imitation tortoise lorgnette magnifier glasses with a spring loaded mechanism for easy folding and storage.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Magnifier Glass

Antique Quizzing Glass or Magnifier
Antique Quizzing Glass or Magnifier

Antique Quizzing Glass or Magnifier

Located in Baltimore, MD

Georgian pinchbeck quizzing glass chased with roses,shamrocks and thistles, the symbols for Great Britain.

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Pinchbeck

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

This is an antique library magnifier. An English, bronze lepidopterists or specimen magnifying glass, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Bronze

Antique Nautical Chart Brass Magnifiers
Antique Nautical Chart Brass Magnifiers

Antique Nautical Chart Brass Magnifiers

Located in New York, NY

Each with domed glass set within a brass surround. Of large size. Dimensions: One: Height: 4 x Diameter: 8.5 inchesThe Other: Height: 4.5 x Diameter: 11 inches

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Early 20th Century Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Brass

Vintage 19th Century Stereoptic Viewer & Magnifier
Vintage 19th Century Stereoptic Viewer & Magnifier

Vintage 19th Century Stereoptic Viewer & Magnifier

By G. None

Located in Bronx, NY

This rare 19th century stereoptic viewer & magnifier is very hard to obtain in this very good condition.

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Brass

Industrial Cast Iron Magnifier and Loupe
Industrial Cast Iron Magnifier and Loupe

Industrial Cast Iron Magnifier and Loupe

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H 6.5 in W 17 in D 8.25 in

Industrial Cast Iron Magnifier and Loupe

By Bausch & Lomb

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An industrial age magnifying glass and loupe on a cast iron pedestal base with an adjustable arm.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Iron

English Adjustable Standing Desk Magnifier of Brass
English Adjustable Standing Desk Magnifier of Brass

English Adjustable Standing Desk Magnifier of Brass

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English desktop or tabletop magnifier of brass in the Classic industrial style, featuring a magnifier on an adjustable stand which allows movement up and down, side to side, a...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique American Tiffany Sterling Silver Desk Magnifier
Antique American Tiffany Sterling Silver Desk Magnifier

Antique American Tiffany Sterling Silver Desk Magnifier

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Sterling Silver Tiffany Desk Magnifier Signed on base of Handle With Tiffany E-Mark 1865-1903

Category

19th Century American Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Carved Wood Dog Head Chrome Magnifier
Victorian Carved Wood Dog Head Chrome Magnifier

Victorian Carved Wood Dog Head Chrome Magnifier

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Magnifier with Victorian carved wood dog head accent handle with glass eyes.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Chrome

EDWARDIAN 1905 British Antique Foldable Double Loupes Pendant In Polished Brass
EDWARDIAN 1905 British Antique Foldable Double Loupes Pendant In Polished Brass

EDWARDIAN 1905 British Antique Foldable Double Loupes Pendant In Polished Brass

Located in Miami, FL

Materials: Polished bronze and magnifier round glass. Weight: 31.55 Grams (20.25 Dwt.).

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

The frame around the original glass magnifier is made from pierced or reticulated sterling silver fully hallmarked for London 1897 together with the makers mark for the silversmith, ...

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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th C. Parabolic Magnifier Medical Lamp Device
19th C. Parabolic Magnifier Medical Lamp Device

19th C. Parabolic Magnifier Medical Lamp Device

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

This is a very interesting and rare item that was mainly used to magnify specimens. Flared black metal candle base supporting nickel-plated parabolic reflective disk holding an adjus...

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19th Century American Industrial Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Tiffany and co, EP Art Nouveau Magnifier
Tiffany and co, EP Art Nouveau Magnifier

Tiffany and co, EP Art Nouveau Magnifier

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H 5 in W 8.25 in D 75 in

Tiffany and co, EP Art Nouveau Magnifier

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Westport, CT

Circa 1890's Tiffany and co Marked {E P} heavy Glass hand Magnifier ,The Magnifier is 8.25 long the glass top 5'' circle and 3/4 inch deep

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Magnifier Glass

Pair of Early 20th C  English Gilt Brass Sconces With Magnifiers
Pair of Early 20th C  English Gilt Brass Sconces With Magnifiers

Pair of Early 20th C English Gilt Brass Sconces With Magnifiers

Located in Plainview, NY

A pair of early 20th century English gilt brass neoclassical style sconces with original glass magnifiers inset into wreath arm extension from fluted torch shaped body attached to ci...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Brass

Antique Quizzing Glass
Antique Quizzing Glass

Antique Quizzing Glass

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W 2.32 in L 3.75 in

Antique Quizzing Glass

Located in Baltimore, MD

Large Georgian quizzing glass or magnifier in 18K cased gold with floral chasing.

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Mid-19th Century British Georgian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Gold Plate

18th Century Dutch Magnify Glass, Judaica Scientific Instrument
18th Century Dutch Magnify Glass, Judaica Scientific Instrument

18th Century Dutch Magnify Glass, Judaica Scientific Instrument

Located in New York, NY

Dutch brass magnifier, 18th century An unusual handmade magnifier, the round magnifying glass set within a brass frame, on a central post round wooden base.

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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Brass

Antique English Bamboo Canterbury/Magazine Stand
Antique English Bamboo Canterbury/Magazine Stand

Antique English Bamboo Canterbury/Magazine Stand

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H 29.25 in W 19.5 in D 14.5 in

Antique English Bamboo Canterbury/Magazine Stand

Located in Highwood, IL

Plus there is a handy lower shelf covered in leather for your reading glasses, magnifier, and beverage of choice. This magazine rack is ever delightful whether utilized in the family...

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1910s English Country Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Bamboo

Antique English Bamboo Canterbury Stand or Bamboo Magazine Holder
Antique English Bamboo Canterbury Stand or Bamboo Magazine Holder

Antique English Bamboo Canterbury Stand or Bamboo Magazine Holder

Located in Highwood, IL

Plus there is a handy lower shelf covered in leather for your reading glasses, magnifier, and beverage of choice. This Bamboo magazine rack is ever delightful whether utilized in the...

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1910s English Country Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Bamboo

Antique French Gold Lorgnette as Pendant
Antique French Gold Lorgnette as Pendant

Antique French Gold Lorgnette as Pendant

Located in Litchfield, CT

The gold work is fine and the mechanism opens it from a magnifier to glasses with a very satisfying click.

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1890s French Victorian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Carved Wood Magnifier Magnifying Glass
Victorian Carved Wood Magnifier Magnifying Glass

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 featuring a carved leaf design. The brass and glass are new.

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Brass

Document Magnifier
Document Magnifier

Document Magnifier

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H 2 in W 7.25 in D 2.75 in

Document Magnifier

By Franklin Optical Company

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A spare and fine document magnifier having a sled legged plated steel frame supporting a floating magnifying lens of optical glass.

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1920s American Industrial Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Steel

Magnifying Glass Magnifier, Brass Crystal Glass, circa 1900
Magnifying Glass Magnifier, Brass Crystal Glass, circa 1900

Magnifying Glass Magnifier, Brass Crystal Glass, circa 1900

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A Jugendstil magnifying glass made of brass and crystal glass, manufactured in austria, circa 1900. Lovely patina on brass. Jugendstil ("Youth Style") was an artistic movement cl...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Brass

Floral and Butterfly Bakelite Magnifier Magnifying Glass
Floral and Butterfly Bakelite Magnifier Magnifying Glass

Floral and Butterfly Bakelite Magnifier Magnifying Glass

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Early 20th century Bakelite handle with butterfly and flower motif with brass-plated chrome magnifier. The magnifier portion is a later addition to the vintage handle. No maker's mark.

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Early 20th Century Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Chrome

Antique Ladies Sampler Magnifier, English, Brass, Magnifying Glass, Edwardian
Antique Ladies Sampler Magnifier, English, Brass, Magnifying Glass, Edwardian

Antique Ladies Sampler Magnifier, English, Brass, Magnifying Glass, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique ladies sampler magnifier. An English, walnut and brass magnifying glass, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Bone Gold Filled Brass Magnifier Magnifying Glass
Antique Victorian Bone Gold Filled Brass Magnifier Magnifying Glass

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 filled repousse caps on either end. The style is both elegant and handsome, an exce...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Magnifier Magnifying Glass, Brass Mother-of-Pearl, circa 1900
Magnifier Magnifying Glass, Brass Mother-of-Pearl, circa 1900

Magnifier Magnifying Glass, Brass Mother-of-Pearl, circa 1900

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A magnifying glass made of brass, glass and mother-of-pearl. Very nice patina on brass.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Brass

Mother of Pearl & Agate Magnifier
Mother of Pearl & Agate Magnifier

Mother of Pearl & Agate Magnifier

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H 1.25 in W 4 in D 13 in

Mother of Pearl & Agate Magnifier

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The handle is beautifully carved, graduated in size, and capped with a semi sphere of cream colored agate. The style is both elegant and handsome, an excellent example from the Victo...

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Late 19th Century Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Agate, Chrome

Desktop Magnifier by Bausch & Lomb
Desktop Magnifier by Bausch & Lomb

Desktop Magnifier by Bausch & Lomb

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H 8.5 in W 8 in D 3.75 in

Desktop Magnifier by Bausch & Lomb

By Bausch & Lomb

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A beautifully rendered adjusting desktop magnifying stand crafted of lacquered steel and optical glass.

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1920s American Industrial Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Steel

Antique Library Magnifier, English, Bronze, Magnifying Glass, Victorian, C.1900
Antique Library Magnifier, English, Bronze, Magnifying Glass, Victorian, C.1900

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 Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Bronze

Antique Turquoise and Garnet Gilt Magnifier
Antique Turquoise and Garnet Gilt Magnifier

Antique Turquoise and Garnet Gilt Magnifier

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H 6.5 in W 2.5 in D 0.65 in

Antique Turquoise and Garnet Gilt Magnifier

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Magnifying glass featuring metal work on the rings on the handle set with semiprecious stones and a large cabochon garnet at the top of the handle.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Garnet, Turquoise, Brass

English Adjustable Standing Desk Magnifier of Brass
English Adjustable Standing Desk Magnifier of Brass

English Adjustable Standing Desk Magnifier of Brass

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English desktop or tabletop magnifier of brass in the Classic Industrial style, featuring a magnifier on an adjustable stand which allows movement up and down, side to side, a...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Metal, Brass

EDWARDIAN 1900 British Antique Foldable Magnifier Loupe Pendant In Polished
EDWARDIAN 1900 British Antique Foldable Magnifier Loupe Pendant In Polished

EDWARDIAN 1900 British Antique Foldable Magnifier Loupe Pendant In Polished

Located in Miami, FL

Materials: Polished bronze and magnifier round glass. Weight: 31.95 Grams (20.5 Dwt.).

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Bronze

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

Excellent condition measuring 3 1/4" x 1" x 1". A Coddington magnifier is a magnifying glass consisting of a single very thick lens with a central deep groove diaphragm at the equat...

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1880s British Victorian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Brass

Georgian Gold Magnifying Glass
Georgian Gold Magnifying Glass

Georgian Gold Magnifying Glass

Located in Baltimore, MD

The form derives from the quizzing glass, an early magnifier. This piece has good magnification and if necessary the lens can be changed by an optometrist.

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

9k Gold

Quizzing Glass Gold Pendant
Quizzing Glass Gold Pendant

Quizzing Glass Gold Pendant

Located in Litchfield, CT

This charming antique quizzing glass (magnifier), or "quizzer," finds its second life "a la mode" as a charming "found object" pendant.

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Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Marcasite Lorgnette Pendant
Art Deco Marcasite Lorgnette Pendant

Art Deco Marcasite Lorgnette Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco finely detailed marcasite on sterling silver lorgnette pendant. Glasses (magnifier) flip out when pendant bail is gently pulled upwards.

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1920s German Art Deco Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Jade Magnifier
Jade Magnifier

Jade Magnifier

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H 1 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in

Jade Magnifier

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Carved jade buckel made into magnifier handle and mounted in gilded silver with jewels.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Jade, Silver

Bone & Silver Custom Made Magnifier
Bone & Silver Custom Made Magnifier

Bone & Silver Custom Made Magnifier

Located in Wainscott, NY

Custom Made Bone & Silver Magnifier

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19th Century Antique Magnifier Glass

19th Century Gallery Magnifier
19th Century Gallery Magnifier

19th Century Gallery Magnifier

Located in New York, NY

Fantastic, rare gallery magnifier.

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19th Century English Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Wood, Glass

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1870s American Victorian Antique Magnifier Glass

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Antique Magnifier Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of antique magnifier glass available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of antique magnifier glass — often made from glass, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of antique magnifier glass made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular.

How Much is a Antique Magnifier Glass?

Prices for a piece of antique magnifier glass start at $175 and top out at $5,200 with the average selling for $485.

Questions About Antique Magnifier Glass

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The 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, 2022
    A 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, 2022
    For 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, 2022
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Mercury glass, often known as "silvered glass," is an antique decorative art glass made by glassmakers in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), England and America from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. These are blown glass artworks with hollow interiors, the majority of which are double-walled.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    There are many famous antique glass companies. Some examples include Baccarat, Barovier, Christofle, Emile Galle, Lalique, La Rochere, Mappin & Webb, Muller Frères and Moser. To be considered antique, glassware must be at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique piece of stained glass could range in price from $2,000 to $100,000 depending on the style, its condition and much more. It is used in making decorative windows and other objects through which light passes. Find a collection of vintage antique stained glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Not necessarily. Foxing, the dark spotting on old mirror glass, is often considered a desirable sign of age and authenticity rather than a flaw.