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Antique Magnifier Glass

TIFFANY CO. 1905 Charles T. Cook Desk Magnifier Glass In .925 Sterling Silver
By Tiffany Co., Charles Cooke
Located in Miami, FL
A desk magnifier glass designed by Tiffany & Co. This is a desk magnifier glass created in 1905 at
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

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
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Magnifier Glass

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
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Early 20th Century Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver, Chrome

Antique Sterling Charlie Chaplin Magnifier Magnifying Glass
Sterling Charlie Chaplin Magnifier Magnifying Glass
$340 Sale Price
20% Off
H 13 in W 4 in D 0.5 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
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Magnifier Glass

Antique Ladies Sampler Magnifier, English, Brass, Magnifying Glass, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ladies sampler magnifier. An English, walnut and brass magnifying glass, dating
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Brass

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
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Early 20th Century Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Iron Sunflower Floral Magnifier
Antique Iron Sunflower Floral Magnifier
$196 Sale Price
20% Off
H 3.25 in W 4 in D 13 in
Antique Art Deco Lorgnette Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Glasses Magnifier
Located in Montclair, NJ
Art Deco Lorgnette Glasses Magnification Pendant with Diamond & Hand Engraved Work --Stone(s
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19th Century Art Deco Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Crystal, Brass

White Gold Filled Art Deco Lorgnette Glasses Pendant-1/10 12k Vintage Magnifiers
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 1/10 12k Gold Filled Style: Lorgnette Glasses Fastening Type: Pull
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1920s Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

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
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Magnifier Glass

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
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Chrome

Antique 20th Century Hollywood Regency Rhinestone Bakelite Deco Ball Magnifier
20th Century Hollywood Regency Rhinestone Bakelite Deco Ball Magnifier
$360 Sale Price
25% Off
H 1.35 in W 3.5 in D 14 in
EDWARDIAN 1900 England Antique Desk Magnifier Loupe In Polished Brass Wood
Located in Miami, FL
magnifier round glass. Weight: 107.95 Grams (69.20 Dwt.). Measurements: 117 mm by 41 mm by 31 mm (4.60 x
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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
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19th Century Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Glass

Antique English Bamboo Canterbury Stand or Bamboo Magazine Holder
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
covered in leather for your reading glasses, magnifier, and beverage of choice. This Bamboo magazine rack
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1910s English Country Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Bamboo

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
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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Antique Quizzing Glass or Magnifier
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian pinchbeck quizzing glass chased with roses,shamrocks and thistles, the symbols for Great
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Pinchbeck

Antique Library Magnifier, English, Brass, Specimen Magnifying Glass, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the glass within the outer frame This is a delightful antique library magnifier, with a wonderful
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Bronze

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
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Early 20th Century Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Brass

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
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Late 19th Century American Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Brass

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
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Magnifier Glass

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
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Early 20th Century English Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Metal, Brass

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
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19th Century American Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

EDWARDIAN 1905 British Antique Foldable Double Loupes Pendant In Polished Brass
Located in Miami, FL
: Edwardian, 1900-1908. Materials: Polished bronze and magnifier round glass. Weight: 31.55 Grams (20.25 Dwt
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th C. Parabolic Magnifier Medical Lamp Device
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
glass. Could be electrified. --Complimentary Shipping in the Cont. U.S.--
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19th Century American Industrial Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Metal, Nickel

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
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Magnifier Glass

Pair of Early 20th C English Gilt Brass Sconces With Magnifiers
Located in New York, NY
A pair of early 20th century English gilt brass neoclassical style sconces with original glass
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Early 20th Century English Antique Magnifier Glass

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Brass

Antique Quizzing Glass
Located in Baltimore, MD
Large Georgian quizzing glass or magnifier in 18K cased gold with floral chasing. Both men and
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Mid-19th Century British Georgian Antique Magnifier Glass

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Gold Plate

Antique Quizzing Glass
Antique Quizzing Glass
W 2.32 in L 3.75 in
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 Magnifier Glass

Materials

Brass

Antique English Bamboo Canterbury/Magazine Stand
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
reading glasses, magnifier, and beverage of choice. This magazine rack is ever delightful whether utilized
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1910s English Country Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Bamboo

Antique French Gold Lorgnette as Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
opens it from a magnifier to glasses with a very satisfying click. Remarks from Lawrence Jeffrey
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1890s French Victorian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Carved Wood Magnifier Magnifying Glass
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Brass magnifying glass with a Victorian hand carved wood handle originally from an umbrella
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Brass

Magnifying Glass Magnifier, Brass Crystal Glass, circa 1900
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A Jugendstil magnifying glass made of brass and crystal glass, manufactured in austria, circa 1900
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Magnifier Glass

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Brass

Floral and Butterfly Bakelite Magnifier Magnifying Glass
Located in Miami Beach, FL
magnifier. The magnifier portion is a later addition to the vintage handle. No maker's mark.
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Early 20th Century Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Chrome

Antique Victorian Bone Gold Filled Brass Magnifier Magnifying Glass
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful Victorian magnifier featuring a handle made of hand carved twisted bone with ornate gold
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Magnifier Magnifying Glass, Brass Mother-of-Pearl, circa 1900
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A magnifying glass made of brass, glass and mother-of-pearl. Very nice patina on brass.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Brass

Mother of Pearl Agate Magnifier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
magnifier portion is a later addition to the incredible antique handle. It would make a wonderful addition
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Late 19th Century Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Agate, Chrome

Mother of Pearl 
Agate Magnifier
Mother of Pearl 
Agate Magnifier
H 1.25 in W 4 in D 13 in
Antique Library Magnifier, English, Bronze, Magnifying Glass, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library magnifier. An English, bronze magnifying glass, dating to the late
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Late 19th Century British Antique Magnifier Glass

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Bronze

Antique Turquoise and Garnet Gilt Magnifier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Magnifying glass featuring metal work on the rings on the handle set with semiprecious stones and a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Garnet, Turquoise, Brass

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
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Early 20th Century English Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Metal, Brass

EDWARDIAN 1900 British Antique Foldable Magnifier Loupe Pendant In Polished
Located in Miami, FL
: Continental, England. Period: Edwardian, 1900-1908. Materials: Polished bronze and magnifier round glass
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Bronze

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 Victorian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Brass

Georgian Gold Magnifying Glass
Located in Baltimore, MD
derives from the quizzing glass, an early magnifier. This piece has good magnification and if necessary
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Magnifier Glass

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9k Gold

Quizzing Glass Gold Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1900, 14k, American. This charming antique quizzing glass (magnifier), or "quizzer," finds
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Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Marcasite Lorgnette Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco finely detailed marcasite on sterling silver lorgnette pendant. Glasses (magnifier) flip
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Jade Magnifier
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Carved jade buckel made into magnifier handle and mounted in gilded silver with jewels.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Jade, Silver

Jade Magnifier
Jade Magnifier
H 1 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
Bone Silver Custom Made Magnifier
Located in Wainscott, NY
Custom Made Bone & Silver Magnifier
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19th Century Antique Magnifier Glass

19th Century Gallery Magnifier
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic, rare gallery magnifier.
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19th Century English Antique Magnifier Glass

Materials

Wood, Glass

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2010s French Art Deco Antique Magnifier Glass

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Belgian Black Marble, Metal

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Magnifier Glass

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Ceramic

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Sergio Asti Collina Vases, Ceramic, Metallic Silver Chrome, Signed
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50% Off
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By Curt Schlevogt
Located in Cincinnati, OH
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1930s Czech Art Deco Antique Magnifier Glass

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Bronze

Midcentury Organic Modern Ceramic Ikebana Vase Sculpture 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural and organic ceramic modernist Ikebana vase. This vintage piece exudes organic design and beauty that is visually intriguing. Created with almost brutalist intent, this pi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Magnifier Glass

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Ceramic

Gucci by Tom Ford Red Sheepskin Floor-Length Double-Breasted Coat, fw 1996
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
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1990s Italian Antique Magnifier Glass

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Located in New York, NY
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1920s French Antique Magnifier Glass

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Lemaire Enamel Opera Glasses
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Art Deco style sculpture dancer TOURBILLON by Fayral for Max Le Verrier
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Art Deco style sculpture dancer Tourbillon, nude with ribbon by Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays. With the Le Verrier foundry mark. Patinated Art Metal on a black marble base...
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2010s French Art Deco Antique Magnifier Glass

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Belgian Black Marble, Metal

Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
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1990s French Antique Magnifier Glass

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2010s Argentine Modern Antique Magnifier Glass

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Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

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Handmade Ceramic Spikes Black Round Vase
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1990s French Antique Magnifier Glass

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Located in Sheffield, GB
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1990s Italian Antique Magnifier Glass

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Located in London, GB
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Early 2000s French Antique Magnifier Glass

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2010s Italian Antique Magnifier Glass

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1920s American Antique Magnifier Glass

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Antique Magnifier Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of antique magnifier glass available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of antique magnifier glass — often made from glass, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of antique magnifier glass made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular.

How Much is a Antique Magnifier Glass?

Prices for a piece of antique magnifier glass start at $175 and top out at $5,200 with the average selling for $485.
Questions About Antique Magnifier Glass
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2021
    The 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, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Mercury 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, 2025
    There 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.
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    An 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.