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Indian Sultan - Original painting in Mixed Media on Paper - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
the fineness of their details which, in some cases, are visible only with the use of a magnifying
Category
19th Century Modern Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Gouache, Pen, Pencil
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Floral Engraved Etruscan Revival Oval Locket
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
compartment, with a gold bezel surround. The glass within the locket is magnifying glass, magnifying the
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Historical American Civil War Era Wire Frame Magnifying Eye Glass Spectacles
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A delicate pair of handmade magnifying wire rim eye glasses from the American Civil War era, circa
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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Metal
Lovers - Original Drawing on Paper in Mixed Media - 19th Centyury
Located in Roma, IT
of a magnifying glass. The Rajput miniature is developed in the north of India starting from the XVI
Category
Late 19th Century Modern Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Gold
Carved Fluorite Kitten Figurine
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
. A magnifying glass must be used to distinguish the fine details of such miniature figurines. For
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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Fluorite
Pair of Huge Mounted Magnifying Lenses
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Pair of large polished magnifying lenses, mounted on removable museum mounts. Age expected wear
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Glass
Indian Sultan - Original Drawing on Paper in Mixed Media - Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
of a magnifying glass. The Rajput miniature is developed in the north of India starting from the XVI
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Mixed Media, Pen, Pencil
Georgian Black Dot Paste and Silver Antique Spinning Flower Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
visible upon very close inspection with a magnifying glass. It is consistent with age and use and do not
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Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Silver
Antique Platinum 18K Gold Oval Cabochon Ruby European Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
of the diamonds have small chips that are only noticeable under a magnifying glass, otherwise in
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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Extra Large Antique Mounted Magic Lantern Condensing / Magnifying / Optical Lens
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful early 20th century magic lantern lens.
It does not matter what the reason is why you like the look and feel or the history of these special lenses. Your fascination could ...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Metal
Extra Large Antique Mounted Magic Lantern Condensing / Magnifying / Optical Lens
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful early 20th century magic lantern lens.
It does not matter what the reason is why you like the look and feel or the history of these special lenses. Your fascination could ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
Antique Art Deco Platinum 1.44ct Old European Diamond
Emerald Long Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
small chip that is only noticeable using a magnifying glass, otherwise in excellent and ready to wear
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1920s Art Deco Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
"Punch" Figural Cast Iron Doorstop, circa 1885
Located in Incline Village, NV
magnifying glass in addition to accurate color rendition under black light. This example is all original with
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1880s English Folk Art Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Iron
Stunning Art Deco Drawing or Painting of Christ with Mourning Mary
Saint John
Located in Lisse, NL
them through a magnifying glass, you can clearly see that there is real gold in the paint. This rare
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Paint, Wood
Antique Bronze Gothic Wall Chapel w. Silver Mary
Child Sculpture
Water Font
Located in Lisse, NL
does not at all distract from this divine piece, because you need a magnifying glass to be able to read
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Silver, Bronze
La Bella Venezia, or The Grand Canal, Venice
By John Taylor Arms
Located in Plano, TX
contemporary society."
He used sewing needles and magnifying glasses to get a fine level of detail. A member
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1920s American Modern Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Etching
Fine Antique Pink Quartz Monkey Miniature - Collectible Gemstone Art
Located in Chesterland, OH
. A magnifying glass must be used to distinguish the fine details of such miniature figurines. For
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Early 20th Century Russian Artisan Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Quartz
Danseuses s
habillant (Laurence adjusting her hair and Mignon adjusting clothes
By Louis Legrand
Located in Fairlawn, OH
thighs of a woman with a magnifying glass. Defended by his friend the lawyer Eugène Rodrigues-Henriques
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Aquatint
Document Magnifier
By Franklin Optical Company
Located in Sagaponack, NY
magnifying lens of optical glass.
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1920s American Industrial Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Steel
Elegant 1910s Gold Watch Fob Magnifying Glass
Located in New York, NY
A simply elegant miniature magnifying glass in 18K gold, from a 1910s man's watch fob, but now also
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1910s Italian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
18k Gold
Beautiful Antique American Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass by Kirk
By S. Kirk
Sons
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful sterling silver magnifying glass. Made by Kirk in Baltimore, circa 1910. Tapering twisted
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Magnifying Glass
Located in New York, NY
English Edwardian sterling silver and enamel magnifying glass, 1910. Tapering handle with vasiform
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
American Big Game Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass with Horn Handle
By J.F. Fradley
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Big game-era sterling silver magnifying glass with horn handle. Circular and framed lens mounted to
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
Magnifying Glasses
Located in Roswell, GA
Pair of magnifying glasses. Can be sold separately. Smaller one = Ebony/Ivory/Brass Handle with
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Early 20th Century English Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
$2,250
Magnifying Glasses
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
We stock a variety of antique magnifying glasses. Old handles with new glasses. Materials include
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19th Century Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Silver, Brass
Magnifying Glass
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1890s English Victorian style brass magnifying glass with ball finial at the end of the
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
$298
Antique Magnifying Glass
Located in Stutton, GB
Antique magnifying glass with a silver plated rim, lovely ebony turned handle with brass fittings
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1880s European Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Glass
English Magnifying Glasses
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Silver, Ivory, Horn and Ebony magnifying Glasses.New Glass. Sold Separately. Prices Vary $225
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19th Century Antique Magnifying Glasses
Mahogany Magnifying Glass
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1920s extra large English Mahogany framed magnifying glass with square shaped handle for
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1920s English Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Large Ivory Magnifying Glass
Located in London, GB
Large Ivory Magnifying Glass with the handle and the frame unusually both in Ivory.
This would
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19th Century English Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Ivory, Glass
English Brass Magnifying Glass
Located in Roswell, GA
English Brass Magnifying Glass with antique turned ebony and bone handle.
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19th Century English Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
Bakelite Handle Magnifying Glass
Located in Wainscott, NY
Unusual Bakelite Parisol Handle with Lizard Skin converted to Magnifying Glass with zeiss lense
Category
19th Century Antique Magnifying Glasses
Dramatic RARE Magnifying Glass
Located in Roswell, GA
Beautiful brass and S.African antelope horn with magnifying glass. Modern optical lens. Brass
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19th Century Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
19th Century Victorian Magnifying Glass
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A nice English Victorian magnifying glass with carved wooden handle, circa 1890.
Weight: 185 g.
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Glass, Wood
Large Round Brass Magnifying Glass
Located in Essex, MA
A large round brass magnifying glass for reading charts and other documents. Graphic, unusual and
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19th Century English Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
English Magnifying Glass, circa 1890
Located in Stamford, CT
English brass magnifying glass in a polished finish with a vase-and-ring styled handle, circa 1890.
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Early 20th Century Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
Large Victorian Ivory Magnifying Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an elegant handsome,large, clean lined magnifying glass. It has a twisted silver wire
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Early 20th Century English Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Silver
English Horn Magnifying Glass, circa 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
English horn magnifying glass in silver plate, circa 1930s.
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Early 20th Century Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Silver Plate
English Horn Magnifying Glass, circa 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
English horn magnifying glass in silver plate, circa 1930s.
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Early 20th Century Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Silver Plate
English Art Deco Shagreen Magnifying Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish English Art Deco magnifying glass was acquired in London and it dates to the 1920s
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Shagreen, Glass, Bakelite
Giant Antique English Map/Library Magnifying Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
Giant antique magnifying glass with brass base.
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Early 20th Century British Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
19th Century Gallery Magnifying Glass
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
A large scale hand held magnifying glass. The glass lens surrounded by a moulded circular border
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
18th Century Scientific Magnifying Glass, circa 1780
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A nice English 18th century small brass scientific magnifying glass presented in shagreen box
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1780s European Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
Tortoise shell and sterling silver magnifying glass
Located in Hudson, NY
Tortoise shell cover with sterling silver details concealing magnifying glass.
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19th Century French Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Opisometer Map Measuring Tool with Magnifying Glass
Propelling Pencil
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
Edwardian Cased Silver Opisometer Map Measuring Tool with Magnifying Glass & Propelling Pencil
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Early 20th Century English Antique Magnifying Glasses
Victorian Ivory and Sterling Silver Overscaled Magnifying Glass
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Ivory and Sterling Silver Overscaled Magnifying Glass
Category
19th Century English Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver and Guilloche Enameled Magnifying Glass, Birmingham, 1923
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A sweet little English magnifying glass with silver and blue guilloche enamel handle (the
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1920s Great Britain (UK) Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Silver, Enamel
19th Century Victorian Silver Handled Magnifying Glass
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A lovely unusual English Victorian magnifying glass with silver handle which has intricate engraved
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Silver
19th Century Silver Handled Magnifying Glass
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A large English 19th century silver handled and Horn rimmed magnifying glass with embossed
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1880s Great Britain (UK) Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Silver
Two Magnifying Glasses with Silver and Horn Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
Two magnifying glasses with horns that have been applied with silver for the handles. Priced
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19th Century Antique Magnifying Glasses
Victorian Silver Handled Magnifying Glass, Birmingham, 1900
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A good sized English Victorian silver handled magnifying glass. The outer rim is marked German
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Silver
Edwardian
Man in the Moon
Magnifying Glass Bookmark, Chester, 1910
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Edwardian novelty silver bookmark, the terminal formed from a magnifying glass with a border
Category
1910s English Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Silver
Victorian Scottish Polished Stone and Brass Magnifying Glass, circa 1880
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A lovely small Scottish Victorian polished stone handled magnifying glass, circa 1880.
Weight
Category
1880s Great Britain (UK) Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Stone, Brass
20th Century Edwardian Mother-of-Pearl Handled Magnifying Glass, circa 1900
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A lovely English Edwardian mother-of-pearl handled and brass framed magnifying glass. Circa 1900
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Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Brass
Vintage Tiffany
Co. Sterlin Silver "Padova" Magnifying Glass by Elsa Peretti
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
High quality sterling silver magnifying glass by the Italian designer Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co
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1880s American Minimalist Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
Magnifying glass with antique umbrella handle
Located in Hudson, NY
A Vermeil and mother-of-pearl handle from a Antique Umbrella
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Early 20th Century English Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage Parabolic Wick Lamp, A Magnifying Appartus
Located in Chicago, IL
adjustable magnifying glass. The interior of the reflector is highly polished. The magnifying glass shifts
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Magnifying Glasses
Materials
Metal
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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, 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 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 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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