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Industrial Cast Iron Magnifier and Loupe
By Bausch
Lomb
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An industrial age magnifying glass and loupe on a cast iron pedestal base with an adjustable arm.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Iron
Antique English Sterling Silver Ivory Magnifier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Mounts, with new Magnifying glass and frame
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19th Century English Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Folding Lorgnette in White Gold
Located in Astoria, NY
White gold Art Deco folding lorgnette, folds into a single magnifying glass. The bridge marked 10K
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Gold
English oval silver mounted mother of pearl magnifier
Located in San Francisco, CA
silver fox, concealing a silver framed magnifying glass. Circa 1880.
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19th Century English Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Silver
Victorian Mahogany and Sterling Silver Parasol Handle Magnifier
Located in Montreal, QC
Exceptional desk or table top hand magnifying glass featuring a mahogany parasol handle with
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th C. Parabolic Magnifier Medical Lamp Device
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This is a very interesting and rare item that was mainly used to magnify specimens. Flared black
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19th Century American Industrial Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Metal, Nickel
19th Century Set of Three Scientific Equipment Accessories Sculptures, France
Located in New York, NY
French parts of 19th century scientific equipment on custom iron stands.
Small thick magnifying
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19th Century French Antique Magnifying Glasses
Eary 19th Century Meissen Cup and Saucer with Kauffahrtei Scenes and Gold Decor
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
fine and carefully executed - magnifying glass painting
Dating: early 19th century
Material: white
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Early 19th Century German Rococo Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
1900s Antique German Wooden Lectern and Chain with Holy Bible Printed Book
Located in Van Nuys, CA
which can easily be read with a magnifying glass.
This was published in 1901 at the University Press by
Category
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Wood
large cast iron table
Located in Sagaponack, NY
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- Re-positionable Magnifying glass
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19th Century American Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Iron
English 19th Century Glass Cloche
Iron Lantern
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
magnifying glass and tended to burn the fragile seedlings. Circa 1890
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19th Century English Antique Magnifying Glasses
English 19th Century Glass Cloche
Iron Lantern
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
magnifying glass and tended to burn the fragile seedlings. Circa 1890
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19th Century English Antique Magnifying Glasses
English 19th Century Glass Cloche and Iron Lantern
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
magnifying glass and tended to burn the fragile seedlings, circa 1890.
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19th Century English Antique Magnifying Glasses
Early 20th Century French Painting Nesting Tables, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
magnifying glass, very romantique scene.
The three other tables represent landscapes.
Nice quality. The
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Early 20th Century European Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Paint
Large White and Amethyst Crystal Chandelier, Late 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
pendants, rosettes and half-pears with a magnifying glass effect. Subtle variation in crystal colours
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1890s French Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Crystal
Antique A. C. Winn Rembrant Old Master Oil on Canvas Painting, circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
calling it man with a magnifying glass and confirming it to be an old master copy of the highest order
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Late 19th Century American Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Canvas
Meissen Children Monkey Goat Model H 89 Johann Schoenheit Made, circa 1870
By Johann Carl Schoenheit
Located in Vienna, AT
animal figurine is looking through a magnifying glass / a childrens' toys - a small drum - lies on ground
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1870s German Rococo Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
Meridian Cannon by Abercrombie and Fitch
By Abercrombie
Fitch
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
the sundial to north, and adjust the magnifying glass with the month markers. These were novelty
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Iron
HMS Bounty by Derek Hunnisett
Located in Norwell, MA
builder. Details that can only be seen with a magnifying glass say it all. Zoom in on the photos to see it
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1780s English Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Wood
Japanese Lacquer Playing Card Box
Located in valatie, NY
magnifying glass to see the fine detail of a bird in a birdcage or red painted details not seen with the
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19th Century Japanese Antique Magnifying Glasses
Rathbone Porcelain Teacup, Cobalt Blue with Flowers, Regency circa 1815
By Rathbone
Located in London, GB
doesn't ring entirely true and with a strong magnifying glass you can see it. There is some very light
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1810s English Regency Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Dutch Oil Painting by Frans Brouwers
Located in Dallas, TX
gentlemen next to him holds a magnifying glass, presumably with the answer to the puzzle. The room they are
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19th Century Dutch Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Through the Looking Glass: Napoleon III Magnifying Graphoscope
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Napoleon III period graphoscope is a beautifully crafted magnifying device from the
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Wood, Glass
1880s English Magnifying Lens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1880s English magnifying lens.
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Metal
Antique Platinum Art Deco Lorgnette Folding Eye Glasses with Lariat Chain
Located in London, GB
magnifying glass.
Accompanying these unique folding spectacles is a matching platinum lariat chain measuring
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Platinum
Indian Sultan - Original Painting in Mixed Media - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
details which, in some cases, are visible only with the use of a magnifying glass. The Rajput miniature is
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Late 19th Century Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Mixed Media, Watercolor, Pen
Martial Hupé, Portrait of a man, 1920 oil on canvas, signed and dated
Located in Paris, FR
life painter are the details at the bottom of the painting: the magnifying glass and books, or the page
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1920s Art Nouveau Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Oil
Japanese Bronze Seated Monkey
Located in New Orleans, LA
floral detailing that lends him a human-like intelligence, which is furthered by the magnifying glass he
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Bronze
Brass Optimus English Magnifying Lens
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass magnifying lens by Optimus.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
Magnifying Lens on Brass Stand
Located in Culver City, CA
Magnifying lens on a brass adjustable mount.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
Burnished Brass Sextant Made in the Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
the mobile one, four telescopes, magnifying glass, a microscope for reading the vernier, graduated
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1870s British Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Silver, Brass
OPTIMUS Early Brass Cased Magnifying Lens
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass magnifying lens by Optimus.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
Large Early Brass Mounted Magnifying Lens
Located in Culver City, CA
Large magnifying lens on brass adjustable stand.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian French 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Dual Snake Head Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
has a chip that is only noticeable under a magnifying glass, otherwise excellent overall condition
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1890s French Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Box of Magnifying Lenses by Kollmorgen Optical
Located in Culver City, CA
Box of magnifying lenses for Optometrist manufactured by Kollmorgen Optical.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
Chanel 1986 Magnifying Lense Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
" wide and 2 6/8" high pendant with glass magnifying lens set inside a gold metal frame. The lens is
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1880s French Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Gold Plate
French 19th Century 10 Carats Amethyst 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
of restoration are clearly visible with a magnifying glass, they are not visible once the earrings
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19th Century French Empire Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Table in the Manner of Jackson
Graham
By Jackson
Graham, Owen Jones
Located in London, GB
that even with the aid of a magnifying glass scarcely the slightest imperfection is to be found’. In
Category
19th Century English Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Bronze
Indian Miniature - Fight between Durga and Mahishasura - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
of their details which, in some cases, are visible only with the use of a magnifying glass. The
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19th Century Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Tempera
Antique Art Deco Platinum .83ct Marquise Diamond Solitaire
Accents Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
period ring. One diamond has a small chip that is only noticeable using a magnifying glass. Shows light
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1920s Art Deco Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Cocktail Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
magnifying glass, otherwise in excellent physical condition!
Stock Number: EG-460251033-22032414-EY
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1890s Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum GIA Old Cut Diamond Milgrain Engraved Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
ring, 1 diamond from the side stones has a tiny chip only seen under magnifying glass. Comes w/ the
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum GIA Old Cut Diamond Milgrain Engraved Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
ring, 1 diamond from the side stones has a tiny chip only seen under magnifying glass. Comes w/ the
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum 2.38ct GIA Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
few diamonds on the sides show some chips under magnifying glass. Comes w/ the original GIA
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Black Enamel Cluster Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
a magnifying glass, otherwise in excellent overall condition!
Stock Number: EG-190246014-22021822
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 18k Gold Silver GIA Cushion Peridot
Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
some abrasion and two of the diamonds are chipped, although only noticeable under a magnifying glass
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Signed Antique English Oil on Canvas in Giltwood Frame, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
other side of a table with a magnifying glass in hand, examining the nobleman’s pinky (signet) ring
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19th Century English Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Le Port St-Sauveur at Toulouse
By George Carpenter
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
even every distant character strolling or working on the ships. One can utilize a magnifying glass to
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1840s Impressionist Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Christ and the Adulteress, XVIIth-XVIIIth century
Located in Milan, IT
magnifying glass of the crouched figure on the left in the background - which two figures use to "see better
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Late 17th Century Other Art Style Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Oil
Antique Victorian 14k Gold 2.40ct AGL Burma No Heat Sapphire
Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
the diamonds have chips on edges that are only noticeable using a magnifying glass and the sapphire
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Louis Philippe Chest Of Drawers, Late 19th Century, In Burl Walnut
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
French commode Louis Philippe late 19th century. The wood is loupe walnut.
The walnut magnifying
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1890s French Louis Philippe Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Walnut
Artist Sculptors Ralph
Roger Hedley
s Master Craftsmen Tools Grey’s Monument
Located in Lowestoft, GB
also a tool stamp, a magnifying glass these all sit in a stained box with a name plate reading ROGER
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1860s English Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass, Lead
Tang Dynasty Pottery Horse With Saddle
Located in Dallas, TX
and parts of mane and hair tuft. A super tight hairline on base of neck barely visible with magnifying
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Pottery
Rare Heliograph of Government Offices in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
precision and subtle nuance. Even when examined under a magnifying glass, a héliogravure betrays no screen
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Early 1900s Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Paper
Rare Images of Coolies Working in Tin Mines, Tambun and Taiping, Malaysia, 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
precision and subtle nuance. Even when examined under a magnifying glass, a héliogravure betrays no screen
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Early 1900s Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Paper
Rare Heliograph Views of Malacca in Colonial Times in Malaysia, Asia, 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
precision and subtle nuance. Even when examined under a magnifying glass, a héliogravure betrays no screen
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Paper
Rare Heliogravures, the Town Hall
Station of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
precision and subtle nuance. Even when examined under a magnifying glass, a héliogravure betrays no screen
Category
Early 1900s Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Paper
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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.
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