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George III Gallery Magnifying Glass
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George III gallery magnifying glass, the circular glass within a mahogany frame, the baluster
Category
19th Century English George III Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Mahogany
Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass
By George Hope
Located in New York, NY
Large, Edwardian, sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel-mounted magnifying glass, Birmingham
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass
By Allen & Darwin Silver 1
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Period, sterling Silver and blue guilloche enamel-mounted magnifying glass, Sheffield
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Metal
English Victorian Boar's Tooth Magnifying Glass
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian silver-plate magnifying glass with a boar's tooth handle (silver marking/chip to
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Bone
Antique Chinese Export Carved Bone & Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine antique chinese export magnifying glass. The handle constructed from bone and heavily
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19th Century Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
Magnifying Glass on Stand, 19th Century
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Magnifying glasses are already recorded as far back as the Ancient Greeks. Troughout history they
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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Softwood, Walnut
Edwardian Silver-Mounted Magnifying Glass, Birmingham, 1901
Located in Spencertown, NY
The curling glass handle with silver mount connecting to magnifying glass.
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Bone Magnifying Glass England 1894
Located in New York, NY
A fine sterling silver and bone magnifying glass from England 1894. Stamped with makers marks.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Silver
Jade and Sterling Silver Large Magnifying Glass
By Edward Farmer
Located in New York, NY
Jade and sterling silver large magnifying glass, early 20th century.
Makers mark for Edward
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Early 20th Century American Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Jade, Sterling Silver
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
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Very Large George III Rosewood Gallery Magnifying Glass
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very large George III rosewood gallery magnifying glass, the circular glass within a rosewood
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century French Chatelaine Magnifying Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handmade magnifying glass originally part of a chatelaine, dating to the early 19th Century
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Copper
Antique Victorian sterling silver and cattle horn magnifying glass
Located in NEWARK, GB
A grand antique Victorian era sterling silver and cattle horn magnifying glass.
A heavy glass
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Silver, Steel
Art Deco Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Period, sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel-mounted magnifying glass, Sheffield
Category
1920s English Art Deco Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Magnifying Glass
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique bronze Zodiac magnifying glass
By Tiffany Studios (signed on the
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
1910s British Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
Handsome Letter Opener, Magnifying Glass with Alligator Handles, Sterling Mounts
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome letter opener, magnifying glass with alligator handles, sterling mounts.
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Silver, Stainless Steel
H 10 in W 4 in D 0.5 in
19th Century Chinese Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass, circa 1880
Located in Central England, GB
A Rare 19th century chinese silver and jade magnifying glass.
This finely worked and intricately
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Silver
A Late 19th Century Sassoon Family Magnifying Glass
Located in New York, NY
A Large Magnifying Glass with a Carved Bone Sculpture Belonging to the Sassoon Family in the Late
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Silver
A Large Victorian Mahogany Gallery or Magnifying Glass, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
A very large Georgian or Victorian mahogany gallery or magnifying glass. The circular glass within
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1860s British Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Victorian Large Horn Handle Magnifying Glass desk Accessory
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Large Horn Magnifying Glass. This was purchased from an estate and appears to be early
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Glass
American Victorian Walnut Cased Standing Magnifying Glass
Located in Hudson, NY
This large American Victorian standing magnifying glass is encased in a carved and turned walnut
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Glass, Walnut
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
Category
1920s British Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Silver Plate 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Art Deco Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Silver Plate 1930s
Sometimes, the only quality an
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Silver Plate
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Magnifying Glass
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze Zodiac magnifying glass
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Bronze
Antique Pale Celadon Ruki-Shaped Chinese Jade Hairpin / Magnifying Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique jade mounted as a magnifying glass.
In the form of a Ruki shaped hairpin. The glass
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Gilded Age Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Jade
W 2.09 in D 0.67 in L 7.88 in
19th Century French Pewter Magnifying Glass with Laurel Leaf Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant and unusual, antique magnifying glass was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1870. The
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Late 19th Century French Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Pewter
Antique 9k gold and Opal magnifying glass pendant, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A magical antique 9ct gold opal set magnifying glass pendant.
It is a larger piece much larger
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass by Asprey 19th Century
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite Asprey Victorian sterling silver handled and surrounded magnifying glass with
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 8.67 in W 4.34 in D 0.79 in
George III Gold & Enamel Magnifying Glass with Red Leather Case, circa 1770
Located in London, GB
An important, and extremely rare, early George III Gold & Enamel Magnifying Glass, with original
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Gold, Enamel
H 0.4 in W 1.55 in D 3.5 in
Bespoke Antique Victorian Carved Ivory Dog Head Magnifying Glass Object of Vertu
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming fine quality antique Victorian era object of vertu magnifying glass, custom made
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Metal
H 0.5 in W 8.5 in D 2.5 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
H 14.75 in W 13 in D 3.38 in
Asprey Art Deco Sterling Silver & Shagreen Magnifying Glass
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent magnifying glass by the creme de la creme of English retailer's, Asprey of Bond
Category
1920s British Art Deco Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Category
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Gold, Brass
H 1 in W 11.75 in D 3 in
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.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver, Chrome
Large Antique Mid 19th Century Mahogany Magnifying Glass
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A rare Large Victorian Magnifying or Looking Glass, Made from Mahogany Wood all in origianal
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Mahogany
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 Magnifying Glasses
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 are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to around 1910; they are...
Category
1910s British Antique Magnifying Glasses
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, this one is one of the larger examples, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser o...
Category
1910s British Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
Magnifying Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Steel top opens and magnifying glass pieces are stored inside.
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1910s British Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Steel
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 Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
H 11.03 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
A pair of magnifyng glasses, Italy 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
A pair of Wunderkammer round shape magnifying glasses for scientific purpose with black wooden
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Glass, Wood
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
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
19th Century Romantic Painting with City View
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique painting with city view probably Stobwasser.
Oil on metal. Magnifying glass. A masterpiece
Category
19th Century English Romantic Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Metal
Antique Empire Quizzing Glass Forged Iron Polished Cut Steel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
ornamental outer frame that surrounds the inner grooved frame which holds the magnifying glass. Each of the
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1790s French Empire Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Cut Steel
H 2.56 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
19th Century Solar Signal Cannon on Marble Sundial
Located in Charleston, SC
can be set to ignite with the sun through the attached magnifying glass- which can be adjusted for
Category
19th Century Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Marble, Iron
Antique Noon Day Gun Cannon Sundial by Abercrombie & Fitch
By Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Sandwich, MA
fires a small signal charge when the magnifying glass directs the concentrated sun beam over the touch
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Metal, Brass
Victorian Brooch 14K & .78Ct Diamond
Located in Montreal, QC
. The big Diamond showing a chip under a magnifying glass 10X. Brooch Measures about 42mm x 38mm, weight
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1890s Austrian Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique French Miniature 18K Gold Piqué Tortoiseshell Snuff Box, circa 1790
Located in Goettingen, DE
the portrait of a gallant lady in a fine magnifying glass painting on ivory.
Tortoiseshell with
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1790s French Empire Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
18k Gold
Three sample pieces of antique petit point embroidery, around 1900
Located in Stuttgart, DE
to use a magnifying glass for embroidery.
Bag part dimensions embroidery 15 x 15 cm, cognac colored
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1880s German Antique Magnifying Glasses
Antique English Folding Brass Linen Thread Counter c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
magnifying glass, professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory.
Rather more
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1920s British Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
Art Deco 1920s Sterling Silver, Paste and Green Glass Vintage Drop Earrings
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
apparent upon very close inspection with a magnifying glass and does not detract from the appeal of the
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
Le Roy et Fils, Antique Gold Ladies Wristwatch with Diamonds and Enamel, Bangle
Located in Berlin, DE
with a magnifying glass.
Including certificate of authenticity.
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19th Century French Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Enamel
H 2.21 in W 2.52 in Dm 0.95 in
Art Deco Diamond and Grey Gold 18k Earrings
Located in London, GB
hallmark of the 18k.
There is a little inclusion only visible with a magnifying glass, in the rectangular
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Hand-embroidered evening bag, petit point, brass bag hanger around 1900, Germany
Located in Stuttgart, DE
the side stripes. Petit point is a fine magnifying glass work, The bag was embroidered in Germany at
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Early 1900s European Antique Magnifying Glasses
Early 18thc French Watercolor Portrait Seated Lady Drawing Castle in Background
Located in Savannah, GA
blue bodice ribbon, the chain and magnifying glass around her neck and small brooch under her chin. She
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1820s French Neoclassical Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Paper
H 13.25 in W 11.25 in D 2 in
Milan 1910/20 F.lli Koristka Antique Microscope Wooden Box with Accessories
Located in Milan, IT
preparation table that allows you to move the preparation without touching it, a magnifying glass system
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1910s Italian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 9.45 in
Unique Mirophar Brot triptych standing shaving mirror Art Deco, circa 1920
By Brot Miroir
Located in Den Haag, NL
rare find
Integrated lighting on the central mirror through a magnifying glass provides a light that
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1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
H 68.9 in W 34.65 in D 22.05 in
Antique Marble and Bronze Noonday Cannon Sundial with Terracotta Pedestal
By Alexandre Louis Chevalier de Marolles de Lucé
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
as a result of the magnifying glass focusing on the sun’s rays of the fuse.
Instilled with a
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 44.69 in W 26.19 in D 26.38 in
c.1910 Czechoslovakian Byzantine Inspired Antique Glass Pendant Necklace
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
the central glass stone on the pendant. This is only visible upon close inspection with a magnifying
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1910s Czech Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
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Antique Magnifying Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique magnifying glasses is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique magnifying glasses — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique magnifying glasses available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Art Nouveau and Art Deco antique magnifying glasses are consistently popular styles. Many antique magnifying glasses are appealing in their simplicity, but William Yates, Crisford & Norris and John Biggin produced popular antique magnifying glasses that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique Magnifying Glasses?
Antique magnifying glasses can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $629, while the lowest priced sells for $55 and the highest can go for as much as $12,500.
Questions About Antique Magnifying Glasses
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021The 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, 2022For 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.
- What is antique mercury glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Mercury 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, 2025There 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, 2021An 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.