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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
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19th Century English Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Horn, Glass
Antique c.1910 English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass
Located in Bath, GB
A charming little folding loop or magnifying glass made from brass, dating to the early twentieth
Category
1910s European Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
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
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
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 Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Bronze
English Edwardian Brass Pivoting Magnifying Glass on Stand c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome antique English magnifying glass on stand which pivots on a ball and socket fitting
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
Victorian Mahogany Magnifying Glass
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
With mother-of-pearl decoration. Measures 6" glass. English,
circa 1870.
Category
1870s British Antique Magnifying Glasses
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
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Bronze
Small Antique English Magnifying Glass / Lens in Box, circa 1850
Located in Bath, GB
A lovely little magnifying glass or lens complete with it's original little card box or case
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1850s English Early Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
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
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Brass Pivoting Magnifying Glass on Stand c.1915 - Signed
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome antique English magnifying glass on stand which pivots on a ball and socket fitting
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1910s British Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
Smart Antique Magnifying Glass by P H Vogel
Co. c.1920
By P.H. Vogel
Co.
Located in Bath, GB
A smart and elegant magnifying glass with polished brass fittings and an attractive black textured
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
Cased Map or Chart Magnifying Glass by J P Cutts c.1870
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful Victorian brass map or charge magnifying glass complete with it's original brass case
Category
1870s British Late Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Magnifying Glass Made From a Flute Portion
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century magnifying glass made from a flute portion. Wonderful re-use of a beautiful
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Glass, Wood
Fine Quality Antique English Brass and Mother of Pearl Magnifying Glass c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous and very usable late Victorian magnifying glass made from solid English brass with a
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
English Antique Desktop Magnifying Glass Curio
Located in London, GB
A good quality English adjustable magniftying lens.
England, c1900s.
Ideal desk top curio or shelf display.
Good quality and weight.
Patinated brass.
Location: Lon...
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Early 1900s British Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Metal
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 Magnifying Glasses
Hermès, Paris Gold-Plated
Eye
Magnifying Glass
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Signed Hermès, Paris, with maker's mark. 4 3/16 x 2 3/4 inches.
With signed & fitted box.
4 3/16 x 2 3/4 inches.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Gold
Huge Rare Antique English Magnifying Glass Lens circa 1910 Decorative Stand
Located in London, GB
Huge rare antique English magnifying glass lens circa 1910 decorative stand.
For sale in this
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1910s British Folk Art Antique Magnifying Glasses
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 Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
top of the glass is domed, always more sought-after than the flat lenses.
Wonderful condition, with a
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1910s Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
; the glass lens having a diameter measuring 3 1/4".
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1920s European Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight Circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
top of the glass is domed, always more sought-after than the flat lenses.
Wonderful condition, with
Category
1910s English Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
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 are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to circa 1910; they are ...
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
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
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
top of the glass is domed, always more sought-after than the flat lenses.
Wonderful condition, with
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
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 Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
top of the glass is domed, always more sought-after than the flat lenses.
Wonderful condition, with a
Category
1910s European Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
top of the glass is domed, always more sought-after than the flat lenses.
Wonderful condition, with
Category
1910s Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
top of the glass is domed, always more sought-after than the flat lenses.
Wonderful condition, with
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
top of the glass is domed, always more sought-after than the flat lenses.
Wonderful condition, with
Category
1910s English Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
top of the glass is domed, always more sought-after than the flat lenses.
Wonderful condition, with
Category
1910s English Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
top of the glass is domed, always more sought-after than the flat lenses.
Wonderful condition, with a
Category
1910s British Antique Magnifying Glasses
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 are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to circa 1910; they are ...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian 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 European Edwardian 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 Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
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 ever had, quite an imposing size; this size being the most sought-after and hardest to...
Category
1910s English Edwardian 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 Edwardian 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 Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
top of the glass is domed, always more sought-after than the flat lenses.
Wonderful condition, with a
Category
1910s British Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
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 are the condenser or magnifier from a magic lantern dating to circa 1910; they are ...
Category
1910s English Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
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 are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to circa 1910; they are ...
Category
1910s English Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass or Paperweight, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
top of the glass is domed, always more sought-after than the flat lenses.
Wonderful condition, with
Category
1910s English Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
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 are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to circa 1910. They are ...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
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, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser ...
Category
1910s Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
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 In England". The undamaged lens is clear with a good magnification ready for use.
...
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1920s English Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
Fine Quality Antique English Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Magnifying Glass
Located in Bath, GB
showcasing it's iridescent qualities.
The brass has been professionally polished to gleam. The glass has
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
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 are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to circa 1910; they are ...
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1910s French Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Large Antique English Brass and Mother of Pearl Magnifying Glass c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
, measuring 6 1/4" with a glass diameter measuring 4".
Item: 44266
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1890s British Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
Unusual Sterling Silver Page Turner
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, all sterling silver page turner with magnifying glass at upper end, London, 1908, Jordan
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Early 20th Century English Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
Small Brass and Glass Magnifying Lens, circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Small brass and glass magnifying lens, circa 1910.
A collection of magnifying glass lenses
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1910s English Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
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
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
19th Century Napoleon III Mother-of-pearl and Brass Liquor Cellar
Located in LEGNY, FR
Liquor cellar in magnifying glass and marquetry of brass and mother-of-pearl.
The facade is
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
19th Century William the IV Mahogany Connoisseur Gallery Magnifying Lens
Located in Lowestoft, GB
in very good condition, the lens has some wear/scuffs to the center
These magnifying glasses were
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Magnifying Glasses
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Optical Glass, Mahogany
Art Nouveau Silver Guilloche-Enamel Box with Delicate Rose Painting, circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
enameled in light blue and cream white. Finest magnifying glass enamel painting, wreath with rose petals on
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century George III Brass Bound Mahogany Connoisseur Gallery Magnifying Lens
Located in Lowestoft, GB
some minor wear or scuffs and two small scratches. These magnifying glasses were made to enable
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
Glass Ball Clock
Located in New York, NY
paste stones set into a bronze case. Magnified glass half-ball back allows you to see intricate French
Category
19th Century French Antique Magnifying Glasses
$2,500
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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.
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