1940s Art Deco Modern Hand Magnifying Glass Brass and Bakelite

Art Deco Leaded Glass Flask Crystal Decanter w/ Stopper Ribbed Vertical Cuts 5.38 W x 8.38 H x 2.38 D. Unsigned Preowned vintage, refer to ima...

Crystal Glass Modern Paperweight Octagonal Pillar unmarked 7.75 L x 2.25 diameter Preowned vintage unrestored condition. One scuff scratch present hard to see, must be mentioned. Ref...

AMBIANIC offering: Art Deco Decorative Vase Antique Handblown Glass Pedestal Bowl or Catch All Piece Platform of Solid Bronze USA 1940s. Unmarked. Dimensions: 11.25 H x 11 inches in ...

AMBIANIC presents Murano Sommerso Art Glass Paperweight unsigned attribution Murano 3.75 h x 3.5 diameter Preowned vintage Refer to images provided

A magnificent magnifying glass by the creme de la creme of English retailer's, Asprey of Bond Street, London. The silver is fully hallmarked for London 1928 together with the maker's mark W.M. The silver is also signed "Asprey London". Excellent antique condition with minor wear commensurate with age measuring 7 3/4" x 3 5/8" x 5/8". A slight wobble to the magnifier due to the traditional pinned construction rather than glued, mentioned purely for accuracy. The handle is made from polished Shagreen, a leather made from sharkskin or the skin of a Stingray. This type of Shagreen was first made popular by Jean-Claude Galluchat (d1774) a master leather worker in the Court of Louis XV in France. It became a fashion amongst the French aristocracy and later throughout Europe. Shagreen is derived from the French word “Chagrin”. Asprey is a British retailer of jewellery, leather, silver and other luxury goods. Founded in 1781, the House has historically been recognized as one of the world’s pre-eminent luxury goods brands and has a substantial client base of members of royalty, heads of state and important actors on the world stage. For over two centuries, Asprey has been regarded as a top British luxury lifestyle brand and the Bruton Street Flagship Store is considered a must see London destination. Asprey’s broad product assortment includes jewellery, leather goods, accessories, silver, watches, clocks, first edition...

Art Deco Period, sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel-mounted magnifying glass, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1923, George Henry Biggins - maker. Measures just under 7...

Large decorative magnifier lens with domed glass magnification, encased in eye shape brass cast frame. Very decorative piece that can also be displayed a s paper weight of desk acces...

Bakelite leather covered table phone, made in Denmark in the late 1940s. Used marks.