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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
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1910s British Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

H 2.75 in Dm 4.25 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, this one is one of the larger examples
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

H 2.5 in Dm 5.25 in
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 Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Glass

Antique Victorian Large Horn Handle Magnifying Glass desk Accessory
Antique Victorian Large Horn Handle Magnifying Glass desk Accessory

Antique Victorian Large Horn Handle Magnifying Glass desk Accessory

H 1 in W 17.5 in D 4 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.
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Early 20th Century Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver, Chrome

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

Sterling Charlie Chaplin Magnifier Magnifying Glass

H 13 in W 4 in D 0.5 in
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 Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Bone

Antique English Victorian Boar's Tooth Magnifying Glass
English Victorian Boar's Tooth Magnifying Glass

English Victorian Boar's Tooth Magnifying Glass

H 10 in W 5 in D 1.5 in
Edwardian Silver-Mounted Magnifying Glass, Birmingham, 1901
Located in Spencertown, NY
The curling glass handle with silver mount connecting to magnifying glass.
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Silver

Antique Edwardian Silver-Mounted Magnifying Glass, Birmingham, 1901
Edwardian Silver-Mounted Magnifying Glass, Birmingham, 1901

Edwardian Silver-Mounted Magnifying Glass, Birmingham, 1901

H 0.5 in W 10 in D 5.5 in
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 Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Softwood, Walnut

Antique Magnifying Glass on Stand, 19th Century
Magnifying Glass on Stand, 19th Century

Magnifying Glass on Stand, 19th Century

H 22.05 in W 9.85 in D 1.58 in
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 Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Bronze

Antique Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Magnifying Glass
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Magnifying Glass

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Magnifying Glass

H 0.63 in W 4.25 in D 8.88 in
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 Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

Antique Jade and Sterling Silver Large Magnifying Glass
Jade and Sterling Silver Large Magnifying Glass

Jade and Sterling Silver Large Magnifying Glass

H 0.5 in W 18.5 in D 5.25 in
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
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Bronze

Antique Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Magnifying Glass
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Magnifying Glass

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Magnifying Glass

H 0.63 in W 4.25 in D 8.75 in
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 Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique A Large Victorian Mahogany Gallery or Magnifying Glass, 19th Century
A Large Victorian Mahogany Gallery or Magnifying Glass, 19th Century

A Large Victorian Mahogany Gallery or Magnifying Glass, 19th Century

H 16.5 in W 8.25 in D 1 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 Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Pewter

Antique 19th Century French Pewter Magnifying Glass with Laurel Leaf Decor
19th Century French Pewter Magnifying Glass with Laurel Leaf Decor

19th Century French Pewter Magnifying Glass with Laurel Leaf Decor

H 28.25 in W 8 in D 1.25 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
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Asprey Art Deco Sterling Silver & Shagreen Magnifying Glass
Asprey Art Deco Sterling Silver & Shagreen Magnifying Glass

Asprey Art Deco Sterling Silver & Shagreen Magnifying Glass

H 7.75 in W 3.63 in D 0.63 in
Handsome Letter Opener, Magnifying Glass with Alligator Handles, Sterling Mounts
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome letter opener, magnifying glass with alligator handles, sterling mounts.
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Early 20th Century European Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Silver, Stainless Steel

Handsome Letter Opener, Magnifying Glass with Alligator Handles, Sterling Mounts
Handsome Letter Opener, Magnifying Glass with Alligator Handles, Sterling Mounts

Handsome Letter Opener, Magnifying Glass with Alligator Handles, Sterling Mounts

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 Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Silver

19th Century Chinese Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass, circa 1880
19th Century Chinese Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass, circa 1880

19th Century Chinese Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass, circa 1880

H 0.4 in W 6.89 in D 3.94 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
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18th Century English George III Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Gold, Enamel

George III Gold & Enamel Magnifying Glass with Red Leather Case, circa 1770
George III Gold & Enamel Magnifying Glass with Red Leather Case, circa 1770

George III Gold & Enamel Magnifying Glass with Red Leather Case, circa 1770

H 0.4 in W 1.55 in D 3.5 in
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 Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Steel

Magnifying Desk Lamp
Magnifying Desk Lamp

Magnifying Desk Lamp

H 19 in W 6.25 in D 6.45 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
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Table or Desk Top Brass Mounted 7" Double Convex Magnifying Glass
Art Deco Table or Desk Top Brass Mounted 7" Double Convex Magnifying Glass

Art Deco Table or Desk Top Brass Mounted 7" Double Convex Magnifying Glass

H 14.75 in W 13 in D 3.38 in
Art Deco Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Silver Plate 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
to have on display on your desk or sideboard. This 1930s magnifying glass comes in a very good
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Silver Plate 1930s
Art Deco Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Silver Plate 1930s

Art Deco Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Silver Plate 1930s

H 0.79 in W 8.47 in D 3.94 in

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Magnifying Glass
Located in Roswell, GA
Scottish Highland Steer Horn magnifying glass. Excellent patina. Good magnification.
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Early 20th Century Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Steel

Antique Magnifying Glass
Magnifying Glass

Magnifying Glass

Dm 2.5 in
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 Desk Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Antique Magnifying Glass Huge
Magnifying Glass Huge

Magnifying Glass Huge

H 17.5 in Dm 6 in
magnifying glass
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Bone hand carved handle with figurines
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

magnifying glass
magnifying glass

magnifying glass

Dm 3 in
Magnified glass bone handle
Located in Santa Monica, CA
very fine carving on handle
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Early 20th Century French Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Magnified glass bone handle
Magnified glass bone handle

Magnified glass bone handle

W 11 in D 1 in
19th Century Magnifying Glass
Located in Mississauga, ON
A 19th century magnifying glass with a faux horn handle.
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1890s European Late Victorian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

19th Century Magnifying Glass
19th Century Magnifying Glass

19th Century Magnifying Glass

H 9.5 in W 5.5 in D 1 in
Large 1900s English Ship/Library Magnifying Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
Large 1900s English ship/library magnifying glass.
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Early 1900s British Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Metal

Large 1900s English Ship/Library Magnifying Glass
Large 1900s English Ship/Library Magnifying Glass

Large 1900s English Ship/Library Magnifying Glass

H 2.5 in Dm 4.5 in
Over Sized Antique Bronze and Horn Magnifying Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
Large antique bronze & horn magnifying glass.
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1920s American Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Bronze

Over Sized Antique Bronze and Horn Magnifying Glass
Over Sized Antique Bronze and Horn Magnifying Glass

Over Sized Antique Bronze and Horn Magnifying Glass

H 4 in W 23.5 in D 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 Desk Magnifying Glass

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Brass

Limoges Cobalt Gold Encrusted Library Magnifying Glass
Limoges Cobalt Gold Encrusted Library Magnifying Glass

Limoges Cobalt Gold Encrusted Library Magnifying Glass

H 10.75 in W 3.5 in D 0.75 in
Hilkinson Silver Handled Magnifying Glass with Tortoise Shell Inset
By Hilkinson
Located in Seattle, WA
Hilkinson silver handled magnifying glass with tortoise shell inset Measuring: 8" L, 3
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Late 19th Century English Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Silver

Hilkinson Silver Handled Magnifying Glass with Tortoise Shell Inset
Hilkinson Silver Handled Magnifying Glass with Tortoise Shell Inset

Hilkinson Silver Handled Magnifying Glass with Tortoise Shell Inset

H 8 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in
1780 Oval Shaped Magnifying Eye Glass That is Housed in a Silver and Mother Case
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A 1780 oval shaped magnifying eye glass that is housed in a silver and mother pearl case. It is a
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1780s English Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

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Mother-of-Pearl

1780 Oval Shaped Magnifying Eye Glass That is Housed in a Silver and Mother Case
1780 Oval Shaped Magnifying Eye Glass That is Housed in a Silver and Mother Case

1780 Oval Shaped Magnifying Eye Glass That is Housed in a Silver and Mother Case

H 2.37 in W 3.55 in D 0.79 in
1780 Oval Shaped Magnifying Eye Glass That Is Housed in a Silver and Mother Case
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A 1780 oval shaped magnifying eye glass that is housed in a silver and mother pearl case. It is a
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1780s English Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

1780 Oval Shaped Magnifying Eye Glass That Is Housed in a Silver and Mother Case
1780 Oval Shaped Magnifying Eye Glass That Is Housed in a Silver and Mother Case

1780 Oval Shaped Magnifying Eye Glass That Is Housed in a Silver and Mother Case

H 2.37 in W 3.55 in D 0.79 in
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
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1910s Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

H 2.5 in Dm 4.25 in
English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is rather special having the
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1920s European Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1920
English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1920

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1920

H 2.25 in Dm 4.5 in
English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight Circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the larger examples
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight Circa 1910
English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight Circa 1910

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight Circa 1910

H 1.75 in Dm 4 in
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
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

H 2.5 in Dm 4.25 in
English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is larger than the average size
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

H 3.75 in Dm 6 in
Oversized 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 larger than the average size
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1910s European Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

H 3 in Dm 5.88 in
Oversized 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 larger than the average size
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1910s Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910

Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910

H 3 in Dm 6.25 in
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the larger examples
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

H 3 in Dm 6 in
Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the larger examples
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

H 3.25 in Dm 5.75 in
Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the larger examples
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

H 3 in Dm 6.75 in
Oversized 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 larger than the average size
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1910s British Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

H 2.75 in Dm 5.75 in
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
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

H 3 in Dm 4.75 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
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1910s European Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

H 2.25 in Dm 4.25 in L 2.25 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
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

H 2.5 in Dm 4 in
Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the largest I have
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

H 5 in Dm 8.5 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
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910

H 4.38 in Dm 2.25 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
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910

H 2.5 in Dm 4.25 in
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
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

H 2 in Dm 4.25 in
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
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910

H 2.5 in Dm 4.5 in
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, this one is one of the larger examples
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910

H 2.75 in Dm 6 in
Huge English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is the largest I have ever had
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1910s Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Huge English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910
Huge English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910

Huge English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910

H 3 in Dm 6.25 in
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
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Early 1900s English Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910

H 2.75 in Dm 4.5 in
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
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1910s French Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

French Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass/Paperweight circa 1910, Cindo, Paris
French Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass/Paperweight circa 1910, Cindo, Paris

French Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass/Paperweight circa 1910, Cindo, Paris

H 2.5 in Dm 4.5 in
Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass
By J.F. Fradley & Co.
Located in New York, NY
All sterling silver magnifying glass, The Fradley Co., New York, Ca. 1910. @7 3/4" long x @3 3/4
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Early 20th Century Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass
Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass

Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass

H 7.75 in Dm 3.75 in
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 Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Collection of Antique Magnifying Glasses
Collection of Antique Magnifying Glasses

Collection of Antique Magnifying Glasses

H 10 in Dm 4.25 in
Large Antique Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
magnifying glass. End is engraved with initials.
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19th Century Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Antique Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass
Large Antique Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass

Large Antique Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass

Dm 4 in
Antique English Adjustable Bulls Eye Desk-Top Magnifying Glass, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A very handsome Edwardian era brass framed adjustable "Bulls Eye" magnifying glass with a convex
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Antique English Adjustable Bulls Eye Desk-Top Magnifying Glass, circa 1900
Antique English Adjustable Bulls Eye Desk-Top Magnifying Glass, circa 1900

Antique English Adjustable Bulls Eye Desk-Top Magnifying Glass, circa 1900

H 9 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
19th Century English Wood Handle Magnifying Glass
Located in Middleburg, VA
magnifying glass made with a 19th century stag horn cutlery handle, will help do the job. Made in England
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19th Century English Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Glass, Horn

19th Century English Wood Handle Magnifying Glass
19th Century English Wood Handle Magnifying Glass

19th Century English Wood Handle Magnifying Glass

H 11.5 in W 4 in D 1 in
Victorian Bamboo And Tigers Eye Magnifying Glass
Located in Essex, MA
CIRCULAR GLASS WITH BRASS ETCHED FRAME,BAMBOO HANDLE AND GOLD PLATED BAND INSCRIBED MARGUERITE
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19th Century Unknown Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Victorian Bamboo And Tigers Eye Magnifying Glass
Victorian Bamboo And Tigers Eye Magnifying Glass

Victorian Bamboo And Tigers Eye Magnifying Glass

H 1.5 in Dm 4 in
Figural Equestrian Magnifying Glass, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A most unusual and highly decorative magnifying glass made from silver plate and probably
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Figural Equestrian Magnifying Glass, circa 1900
Figural Equestrian Magnifying Glass, circa 1900

Figural Equestrian Magnifying Glass, circa 1900

H 1 in W 9 in D 4 in
Antique English Silver Handled Magnifying Glass, 1906
By Crisford & Norris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A charming Edwardian magnifying glass with a handle made from sterling silver (the frame around the
Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Antique English Silver Handled Magnifying Glass, 1906
Antique English Silver Handled Magnifying Glass, 1906

Antique English Silver Handled Magnifying Glass, 1906

H 6.5 in W 2.5 in D 0.38 in
Victorian Mahogany Table Library Magnifying Glass
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian mahogany table library magnifying glass, English, circa 1840.     
Category

1840s English Victorian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Table Library Magnifying Glass
Victorian Mahogany Table Library Magnifying Glass

Victorian Mahogany Table Library Magnifying Glass

H 13 in Dm 7 in
English Antique Desktop Magnifying Glass Curio
Located in London, GB
A good quality English adjustable magniftying lens. England, c1900s. Ideal desk top curio
Category

Early 1900s British Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Metal

English Antique Desktop Magnifying Glass Curio
English Antique Desktop Magnifying Glass Curio

English Antique Desktop Magnifying Glass Curio

H 6.7 in W 5.91 in D 4.34 in
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
Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Antique English Oversized Magnifying / Library Glass c.1900
Antique English Oversized Magnifying / Library Glass c.1900

Antique English Oversized Magnifying / Library Glass c.1900

H 14.38 in W 15.88 in D 1 in
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
Category

Early 1900s Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

20th Century Brass Adjustable Magnifying Glass Lens
20th Century Brass Adjustable Magnifying Glass Lens

20th Century Brass Adjustable Magnifying Glass Lens

H 9.85 in Dm 2.96 in
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Magnifying Glass
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique bronze Graduate pattern magnifying glass with verdigris green patina
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Magnifying Glass
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Magnifying Glass

Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Magnifying Glass

H 0.63 in W 4.25 in D 8.75 in
Art Deco Folding Magnifying Glass, circa 1920
Located in Bath, GB
A very glamorous magnifying glass made from a white metal (unmarked but tests as silver) with
Category

1920s European Art Deco Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Art Deco Folding Magnifying Glass, circa 1920
Art Deco Folding Magnifying Glass, circa 1920

Art Deco Folding Magnifying Glass, circa 1920

H 2.63 in W 2.25 in D 0.75 in
English Victorian Period 19th Century Magnifying Glass with Sword Handle
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large English Victorian period wooden magnifying glass from the 19th century, with sword handle
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Period 19th Century Magnifying Glass with Sword Handle
English Victorian Period 19th Century Magnifying Glass with Sword Handle

English Victorian Period 19th Century Magnifying Glass with Sword Handle

H 3 in W 19 in D 4 in
1880s English Magnifying Lens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1880s English magnifying lens.
Category

1880s English Late Victorian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Metal

1880s English Magnifying Lens
1880s English Magnifying Lens

1880s English Magnifying Lens

H 4 in W 7 in D 7 in
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Letter Opener & Magnifying Glass
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze letter opener and magnifying glass featuring Zodiac symbols By Tiffany
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Letter Opener & Magnifying Glass
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Letter Opener & Magnifying Glass

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Letter Opener & Magnifying Glass

H 0.63 in W 4.25 in D 8.88 in
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
Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Unusual Antique English Brass and Ebony Magnifying Glass, circa 1900
Unusual Antique English Brass and Ebony Magnifying Glass, circa 1900

Unusual Antique English Brass and Ebony Magnifying Glass, circa 1900

H 2.25 in W 4.5 in D 0.63 in
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 Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Small Antique English Brass Framed Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Small Antique English Brass Framed Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910

Small Antique English Brass Framed Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910

H 1.38 in Dm 2.38 in
19th Century English Magnifying Glass made with Stag Horn Cutlery Handle
Located in Middleburg, VA
magnifying glass, made with a 19th century stag horn cutlery handle, will help do the job. Made in England
Category

19th Century English Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Horn, Glass

19th Century English Magnifying Glass made with Stag Horn Cutlery Handle
19th Century English Magnifying Glass made with Stag Horn Cutlery Handle

19th Century English Magnifying Glass made with Stag Horn Cutlery Handle

H 8.5 in W 3.5 in D 1 in
Antique English Antler Horn & Sterling Silver Handled Magnifying Glass
Located in Bath, GB
A large example, measuring 10" in length with a glass diameter measuring 4". The antler horn
Category

1880s British Late Victorian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Antler Horn & Sterling Silver Handled Magnifying Glass
Antique English Antler Horn & Sterling Silver Handled Magnifying Glass

Antique English Antler Horn & Sterling Silver Handled Magnifying Glass

H 10 in W 4 in D 1 in
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Magnifying Glass
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze magnifying glass By Tiffany Studios
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Magnifying Glass
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Magnifying Glass

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Magnifying Glass

H 0.75 in W 9 in D 4.25 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass, Repousse
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, Victorian sterling silver handled magnifying glass. It has a decorative
Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass, Repousse
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass, Repousse

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass, Repousse

W 2.5 in L 6 in
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
Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Unusual Antique English Brass and Ebony Magnifying Glass, circa 1900
Unusual Antique English Brass and Ebony Magnifying Glass, circa 1900

Unusual Antique English Brass and Ebony Magnifying Glass, circa 1900

H 6.75 in W 4.13 in D 0.75 in
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 In England". The undamaged lens is clear with a good magnification ready for use. ...
Category

1920s English Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Smart Antique Magnifying Glass by P H Vogel & Co., circa 1920
Smart Antique Magnifying Glass by P H Vogel & Co., circa 1920

Smart Antique Magnifying Glass by P H Vogel & Co., circa 1920

H 8.25 in W 3.5 in D 0.75 in
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
Category

1910s British Antique Desk Magnifying Glass

Materials

Brass

Set of Thee Brass Magnifying Glasses on Stands, early 20th C.
Set of Thee Brass Magnifying Glasses on Stands, early 20th C.

Set of Thee Brass Magnifying Glasses on Stands, early 20th C.

H 13 in W 7 in D 3.5 in

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Antique Desk Magnifying Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique desk magnifying glass for your home. An item from our selection of antique desk magnifying glass — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of antique desk magnifying glass — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each object in our assortment of antique desk magnifying glass bearing Victorian, Art Nouveau or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. Crisford & Norris, Adie & Lovekin and Edward Farmer each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of antique desk magnifying glass that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Desk Magnifying Glass?

A piece of antique desk magnifying glass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $470, while the lowest priced sells for $55 and the highest can go for as much as $12,000.

Finding the Right Desk-accessories for You

Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.

Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.

Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.

As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.

Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).

Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.

The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.

Find antique and vintage desk accessories today on 1stDibs.

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