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Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

Small Antique English Brass Magnifying Glass c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A lovely little magnifying glass made from solid brass with a handle; the perfect size to pop in
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Antique English Brass Cased Folding Magnifying Glass c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A lovely shaped little folding / pocket magnifying glass which folds into a shaped brass case
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1920s British Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Historical Civil War Era Brass Frame Ladies Magnifying Glasses
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A delicate pair of handmade brass ladies magnifying wire rim eye glasses from the American Civil
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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
up and put back to use in the modern day. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent
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1910s British Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent quality, un-marked but probably by Optimus
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Art Deco Table or Desk Top Brass Mounted 7" Double Convex Magnifying Glass
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco desk/table top adjustable magnifying glass. A 7" diameter double convex lens in an open
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Antique Victorian Magnifying Glass, Mother of Pearl, 18k Gold Filled, ca. 1890
Located in Petaluma, CA
This magnifying glass is top of the line. The body is mother of pearl with segments of 18k gold
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Gold, Brass

Extra Large Antique Mounted Magic Lantern Condensing / Magnifying / Optical Lens
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful early 20th century magic lantern lens. It does not matter what the reason is why you like the look and feel or the history of these special lenses. Your fascination could ...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Antique English Folding Brass Linen Thread Counter c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
counter, of course usable to magnify whatever you wish. Heavy solid cast brass with a good undamaged
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1920s British Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Victorian Female Bust Wood with Diamond Eyes Magnifier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
diamond and diamond eyes on a 12.5" ebony stem with a 3.5" dia brass-plated magnifying glass. No maker's
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Magnifier Accessories Gold Bronce Desktop Eagle Claw Base Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Brass adjustable desk magnifier 20th century Elegant desktop magnifying glass made of golden
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Early 20th Century French Other Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

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Magnifying Glass Huge
Located in Roswell, GA
Hurge Horn & Antler magnifying glass with brass surround. Black rubber inlay surrounding glass.
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Early 20th Century British Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Antique Magnifying Glass Huge
Magnifying Glass Huge
H 17.5 in Dm 6 in
Limoges Cobalt Gold Encrusted Library Magnifying Glass
By Limoges
Located in South Newfane, VT
Produced in Limoges, France during the Belle Époque, this cobalt porcelain magnifying glass is
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Large Round Brass Magnifying Glass
Located in Essex, MA
A large round brass magnifying glass for reading charts and other documents. Graphic, unusual and
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19th Century English Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Set of Thee Brass Magnifying Glasses on Stands, early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
A set of three standing brass magnifying glasses with original glass. These vintage English
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1910s British Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Collection of Seven 19th Century English Brass Magnifying Glasses on Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
This captivating set of seven 19th century English brass magnifying glasses is a testament to the
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19th Century English Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

19th Century English Brass Magnifying Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
A superb late 19th century English magnifying glass with a large round lens and turned brass handle.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Large Antique French Folding Brass Magnifying Glass, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
Always highly sought-after, this is a large example of a French folding magnifying glass, the
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Magnifying glass and brass object
Located in London, GB
Large magnifying glass with brass surround
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1910s British Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Small Brass and Glass Magnifying Lens, circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Small brass and glass magnifying lens, circa 1910. A collection of magnifying glass lenses
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1910s English Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

20th Century Brass Adjustable Magnifying Glass Lens
Located in London, GB
A brass adjustable magnifying glass lens, early to mid-20th century. Ideal shelf or desk
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Early 1900s Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Antique Brass Folding Magnifying Glass / Loop c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A small folding magnifying glass or loop, made from solid English brass dating to c.1920. One lens
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1920s British Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Antique Brass Double Lens Magnifying Glass c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A large double lens magnifying glass made from solid English brass, stamped both sides "Made In
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1920s European Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

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
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Antique English Folding Brass Linen Thread Counter - Magnifying Glass
Located in Bath, GB
counter, of course usable to magnify whatever you wish. Heavy solid cast brass with a good undamaged
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1910s British Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Antique Brass Double Lens Magnifying Glass, c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A pocket sized double lens magnifying glass made from solid English brass, stamped both sides "Made
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1920s English Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent quality, un-marked but probably by Optimus. The
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1910s Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Brass Optimus English Magnifying Lens
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass magnifying lens by Optimus.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Magnifying Lens on Brass Stand
Located in Culver City, CA
Magnifying lens on a brass adjustable mount.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
cleaned and polished, the brass gleaming, restored to it's former glory. Wonderful condition, with a
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1920s European Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight Circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent quality, un-marked but probably by Optimus. The
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
up and put back to use in the modern day. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Collection of Antique Magnifying Glasses
Located in Petaluma, CA
Here is a very nice varied collection of antique magnifying glasses, consisting of: a large blue
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Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Unusual Antique English Brass and Ebony Magnifying Glass, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome Edwardian brass framed rectangular magnifying glass polished to gleam. The handle is
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

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
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

English Edwardian Brass Pivoting Magnifying Glass on Stand c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome antique English magnifying glass on stand which pivots on a ball and socket fitting
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Antique English Folding Brass Linen Thread Counter - Magnifying Glass
Located in Bath, GB
counter, of course usable to magnify whatever you wish. Heavy solid cast brass with a good undamaged
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Small Antique English Brass Framed Magnifying Glass c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A small antique English magnifying glass with a polished brass handle and frame. The glass has a
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Small Antique English Brass Framed Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
come by measuring just 2 3/8" in diameter x 1 3/8" to top of domed glass. This one is made from
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1910s European Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent quality, un-marked but probably by Optimus. The
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1910s European Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent quality, un-marked but probably by Optimus. The
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1910s Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

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
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Bronze

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent quality, un-marked but probably by Optimus. The
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent quality, un-marked but probably by Optimus. The
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent quality, un-marked but probably by Optimus. The
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent quality, un-marked but probably by Optimus. The
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1910s British Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

OPTIMUS Early Brass Cased Magnifying Lens
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass magnifying lens by Optimus.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Large Early Brass Mounted Magnifying Lens
Located in Culver City, CA
Large magnifying lens on brass adjustable stand.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
up and put back to use in the modern day. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
up and put back to use in the modern day. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent
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1910s European Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
up and put back to use in the modern day. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
polished brass and is excellent quality, un-marked but probably by Optimus. Wonderful condition, with a
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
up and put back to use in the modern day. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
up and put back to use in the modern day. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Antique Magnifying Glass, English, Brass, Optical Reading Aid, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique magnifying glass. An English, brass optical reading aid, dating to the Edwardian
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Unusual Antique English Brass and Ebony Magnifying Glass, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome Edwardian brass framed rectangular magnifying glass professionally polished to gleam
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Huge English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent quality, un-marked but probably by Optimus
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1910s Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
up and put back to use in the modern day. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent
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Early 1900s English Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent quality, un-marked but probably by Optimus. The
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
up and put back to use in the modern day. This one is made from polished brass, un-marked but
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
up and put back to use in the modern day. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Antique English Folding Magnifying Glass c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
An unusual Edwardian Folding magnifying glass, the polished brass case having a hole in the centre
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent quality, un-marked but probably by Optimus. The
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

Fine Quality Antique English Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Magnifying Glass
Located in Bath, GB
showcasing it's iridescent qualities. The brass has been professionally polished to gleam. The glass has
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Antique English Oversized Magnifying / Library Glass c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A spectacular sized magnifying glass measuring an impressive 14 3/8" long x 6 1/4" x 1" thick
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Large Antique English Brass and Mother of Pearl Magnifying Glass c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
The brass has been professionally polished and the lens without damage with a good strong and clear
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1890s British Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

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
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

French Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass/Paperweight circa 1910, Cindo, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
up and put back to use in the modern day. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent
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1910s French Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Antique English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A charming little folding loop or magnifying glass made from brass, dating to the early twentieth
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1920s British Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Antique English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A charming little folding loop or magnifying glass made from brass, dating to the early twentieth
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1910s British Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

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This European set of two nautical magnifying glass map-readers are quite unusual and rarely found. It is fully encased in it's heavy wooden and metal enforced box. Hailing from betwe...
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1930s German Industrial Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Antique English Folding Brass Compass c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A brass folding pocket compass which is made also to be added to a chain or ribbon to be worn around the neck. The lens has a good magnification and in lovey condition. Dating to c...
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Essenze Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Set by Nino Basso
By Design Center 1991, Nino Basso
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant letter opener set having a sophisticated handle made of erica, the precious wood used to make luxury pipes, combined with an elegant and decorative element made of ebony wood...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Brass Magnifying Glass

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Wood

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Antique Brass Magnifying Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique brass magnifying glass for your home. Frequently made of brass, metal and glass, every item from our selection of antique brass magnifying glass was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each choice in our collection of antique brass magnifying glass bearing Victorian, Art Nouveau or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of antique brass magnifying glass over the years, but those crafted by Limoges are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Brass Magnifying Glass?

The average selling price for a piece of antique brass magnifying glass at 1stDibs is $476, while they’re typically $184 on the low end and $12,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Brass Magnifying Glass
  • 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.