Antique Magnifier
English Bulldog Sterling Magnifier
Located in New York, NY
Antique figural English Bulldog Head magnifier pendant. Sterling silver with garnet eyes. Set on
Category
1910s American Antique Magnifier
Materials
Garnet, Sterling Silver
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
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass, Iron
Two Large Wood Sterling Handled Magnifiers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two Large Wood Sterling Handled Magnifiers
One is marked Hull
4.25" x 1" x 17.5
4" x 1" x 17
Category
19th Century Antique Magnifier
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Magnifier
Materials
Sterling Silver, Chrome
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
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Magnifier
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
20th Century Hollywood Regency Rhinestone Bakelite Deco Ball Magnifier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Magnifier with round Bakelite ball accent encrusted with rhinestones, connected to a long ebony
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Magnifier
Materials
Chrome
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Other Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
H 11.03 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
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
Category
19th Century Antique Magnifier
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Glass
H 10.25 in W 3.5 in D 1.25 in
19th Century French Chatelaine Magnifying Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Chatelaines were typically worn by housekeepers in the 19th century.
The round magnifier is encased in a hand
Category
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Magnifier
Materials
Copper
George III Oversized Magnifying Glass Late Circa 1790
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
repaired to maintain its look. A very imposing magnifier which would have been used in either a Library or
Category
Late 18th Century European George III Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Historical Civil War Era Brass Frame Ladies Magnifying Glasses
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for use as magnifiers.
Measures: 4.5 in. L x 1 inch H when fully closed.
The arms are 4 in. L
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
WW1 brass pocket military sextant made by Ryland & Sons, London circa 1915
Located in Central England, GB
mirrors, a telescopic eyepiece, a silvered vernier scale with a hinged adjustable magnifier, and a locking
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
H 1.58 in W 3.08 in D 3.08 in
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a
Category
1910s British Edwardian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Monogrammed Oak and Silver Plate Tobacco Jar or Ice Bucket with Shield Cartouche
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
vintage leather-bound books and brass magnifiers.
Ideal for grandmillennial or cottagecore interiors
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Metal
H 6.25 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
Category
1910s British Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Small Antique English Brass Magnifying Glass c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
the pocket or bag.
Dating to c.1910, Edwardian in era, the magnifier works well and in excellent
Category
1910s British Edwardian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Nautical Vernier Sextant, G.W.Butters, London
Located in Norwich, GB
hinged magnifier, screw adjuster, 7 shades 2 mirrors and adjustable tube socket with polished wooden
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Antique English Bamboo Canterbury Stand or Bamboo Magazine Holder
Located in Chicago, IL
covered in leather for your reading glasses, magnifier, and beverage of choice. This magazine rack is ever
Category
1910s English Country Antique Magnifier
Materials
Bamboo
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
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Magnifier
Historical American Civil War Era Wire Frame Magnifying Eye Glass Spectacles
Located in Philadelphia, PA
desk, placed on an open book in a home library, or for use as magnifiers.
Measures: 7 in. L when
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Magnifier
Materials
Metal
H 1.25 in W 5.5 in D 7 in
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
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Magnifier
Asprey Art Deco Sterling Silver & Shagreen Magnifying Glass
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Bath, GB
measuring 7 3/4" x 3 5/8" x 5/8". A slight wobble to the magnifier due to the traditional pinned
Category
1920s British Art Deco Antique Magnifier
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mother Happiness / - The ecstasy of maternal joy -
Located in Berlin, DE
. In 1887, with the aid of a reading magnifier, he created the bronze statue of Emperor Wilhelm I
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Antique Magnifier
Materials
Bronze
H 24.02 in W 7.09 in D 4.53 in
Edwardian 1905 Handle Desk Magnifier Glass in Sterling Silver and Bamboo Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Desk magnifier glass from the Edwardian Period.
Very beautiful and decorative piece, created
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 15 in W 4 in D 1.02 in
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Large Brass Desk Magnifier from a Magic Lantern, circa 1910
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A good large brass desk magnifier that would have originally been from a magic lantern, circa 1910
Category
1910s Great Britain (UK) Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Oscar Bach Inspired Floor Lamp
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unusual design with a " magnifier " enhancement.
The lamp is fashioned with a brass filigree and
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Magnifier
Materials
Bronze
Magnifying Glass, Sterling Silver
Located in Summerland, CA
Lovely Gorham antique sterling silver handle magnifier. Hallmarked G Anchor and Sterling marked on
Category
Early 1800s Antique Magnifier
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pocket Microscope, circa 1880
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A nice English brass pocket microscope/magnifier in cylindrical protective box with adjustable
Category
1880s European Victorian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Hadrill and Horsemann Counter Balance Desk Lamp
Located in Stockport, GB
counter balance features the cast H & H monogram and a retractable magnifier. The unique design of the
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Magnifier
Materials
Steel
Limoges Cobalt Gold Encrusted Library Magnifying Glass
By Limoges
Located in South Newfane, VT
and H on either side.
The brass fittings are glided as is the magnifier fitting.
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Republic of Texas $10 Note, Antique circa 1837
By Republic of Texas
Located in Acworth, GA
1837 or 39 under a magnifier. The note is signed by the 3rd President of The Republic of Texas Mirabeau
Category
1830s American American Classical Antique Magnifier
Materials
Paper
Victorian Vernier Sextant by Crichton Brothers, London
By Crichton Brothers
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
degrees to 160 degrees with swivel magnifier, adjustable tube socket, seven shades, two mirrors and
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Vernier Sextant by Heath and Company, London
By Heath & Co.
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
with swivel magnifier, adjustable tube socket, seven shades, two mirrors and mahogany handle all
Category
1920s Great Britain (UK) Other Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Unique English Pancratic Dissecting Microscope, circa 1870-1880
Located in Paris, FR
simple dissecting microscope with the large double lense magnifier which can be mounted on the long
Category
1870s English Antique Magnifier
Tiffany & Co. Gold Magnifier
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Antique 18k gold magnifier. Signed and made by Tiffany & Co.
Rare to find a piece that is so
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Magnifier
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Quizzing Glass or Magnifier
Located in Baltimore, MD
Britain. Also called quizzers, these decorative magnifiers were worn on long chains by both men and women
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Pinchbeck
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
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Victorian Rosewood Library Magnifier, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Victorian rosewood library magnifier with turned handle.
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Rosewood
Antique English Sterling Silver Ivory Magnifier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Sterling Silver Ivory Magnifier
Antique Ivory Handle with Sterling Silver
Category
19th Century English Antique Magnifier
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Magnifier
Materials
Iron
Victorian Carved Wood Dog Head Chrome Magnifier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Magnifier with Victorian carved wood dog head accent handle with glass eyes. The magnifier portion
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Chrome
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
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Magnifier
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique 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
Category
19th Century American Antique Magnifier
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
Category
19th Century American Industrial Antique Magnifier
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Victorian Mahogany and Sterling Silver Parasol Handle Magnifier
Located in Montreal, QC
Exceptional desk or table top hand magnifying glass featuring a mahogany parasol handle with applied engraved sterling silver ornamentation. Marked: Sterling; total length: 15.75”; g...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Sterling Silver
English oval silver mounted mother of pearl magnifier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and beautiful English oval silver mounted mother of pearl case, the exterior with a cast silver fox, concealing a silver framed magnifying glass. Circa 1880.
Category
19th Century English Antique Magnifier
Materials
Silver
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
Category
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Early 20th C English Gilt Brass Sconces With Magnifiers
Located in New York, NY
magnifiers inset into wreath arm extension from fluted torch shaped body attached to circular brass backplate.
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
Category
1910s English Edwardian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Napoleon III Period Walnut Desk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A Napoleon III period walnut magnifier veneer, black lacquered wood and brass desk, 19th century
Category
1870s European Napoleon III Antique Magnifier
Materials
Walnut
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Huge English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a
Category
1910s Edwardian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
Category
1910s English Edwardian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
Category
1910s English Edwardian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
Category
1910s British Edwardian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
Category
1910s European Edwardian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
H 2.25 in Dm 4.25 in L 2.25 in
Antique Garnet and Gold Quizzing Glass
Located in Baltimore, MD
Elegant 9K gold quizzing glass set with almandine garnets. These magnifiers were worn by both men
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Garnet, 9k Gold
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
Category
1910s British Edwardian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
Category
1910s British Edwardian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a
Category
1910s English Edwardian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Magnifier
French Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass/Paperweight circa 1910, Cindo, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
Category
1910s French Edwardian Antique Magnifier
Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a
Category
1910s English Edwardian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to circa
Category
1910s English Edwardian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a
Category
1910s European Edwardian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Antique Steel Chain with Hook
Located in Baltimore, MD
magnifier or locket or whatever else you might fancy. Wear it alone or with other compatible chains. The
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Stainless Steel
English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight Circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a
Category
1910s English Edwardian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Folding Magnifying Glass, circa 1920
Located in Bath, GB
original lens). The magnifier is in good condition with a good magnification.
I have included the worn
Category
1920s European Art Deco Antique Magnifier
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a
Category
1910s English Edwardian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a
Category
1910s British Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a
Category
1910s Edwardian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a
Category
1910s Edwardian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Smart Antique Magnifying Glass by P H Vogel & Co., circa 1920
Located in Bath, GB
The frame surrounding the magnifier is signed by the well renowned maker, P H Vogel & Co. and "Made
Category
1920s English Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
.
These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to
Category
1920s European Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Tiffany & Co. Antique Diamond Platinum Lorgnette
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
excellent; magnifier lenses are in good condition.
An elegant, beautiful distinctive piece of jewelry
Category
1910s American Antique Magnifier
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Quizzing Glass
Located in Baltimore, MD
Large Georgian quizzing glass or magnifier in 18K cased gold with floral chasing.
Both men and
Category
Mid-19th Century British Georgian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique English Folding Magnifying Glass c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
larger magnifier is required, it can be unfolded.
Professionally polished, restoring it to it's former
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Antique English Adjustable Bulls Eye Desk-Top Magnifying Glass, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
magnifier.
The brass has just returned from our silversmith, where it has been professionally polished
Category
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Brass
Huge Antique English Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass by Samuel Jacob, 1897
By Samuel Jacob
Located in Bath, GB
, measuring 10" in length.
The frame around the original glass magnifier is made from pierced or
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Edwardian Sterling Silver and Deep Pink Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver and deep pink guilloche enamel-mounted magnifying glass, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1905, James Scholes -maker. Glass surround is metal. Ename...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Magnifier
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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Antique Magnifier For Sale on 1stDibs
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