0
23,833  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 71  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA1036769
FOR SALE
£120
Email
Save
Early Magnifying Glass on Fully Adjustable Stand
The Dorking Desk Shop
for sale €140     $152
£120

The Dorking Desk Shop

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jan 2011
View Dealers Stock Page
Relevant Links
Id #SA1036769
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Early Magnifying Glass on Fully Adjustable Stand

1920 - 1940
Description

Early magnifying glass on fully adjustable stand complete with specimen holder. Possibly for fly fisherman or bug collector?

Size  5 x 5 x 10 inches tall, adjustable (13 x 13 x 26 cm tall)

Price £120

Stock no. 6208

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Adjustable Stand Magnifying Glass to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1036769
Dealers Internal Reference
6208
Dealers Notes

Viewable in our showrooms in Dorking, Surrey. Open Mon-Fri 9 to 5-30 Saturday 10-30 to 5-30 and Sundays 11- 4 during the summer months. Please call before travelling long distances.

01306 883327

07913 466 328

Description
Early magnifying glass on fully adjustable stand complete with specimen holder. Possibly for fly fisherman or bug collector?

Size  5 x 5 x 10 inches tall, adjustable (13 x 13 x 26 cm tall)

Price £120

Stock no. 6208

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Adjustable Stand Magnifying Glass to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1036769
Dealers Internal Ref
6208
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Dorking Desk Shop Profile Page

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
An adjustable metal magnifying glass with a round optical lens mounted on a jointed stand anchored by a black cast iron horseshoe base.
1 / 5
Archive I An adjustable metal magnifying glass with a round optical lens mounted on a jointed stand anchored by a black cast iron horseshoe base.

Early magnifying glass on fully adjustable stand

Archive II An adjustable metal magnifying glass with a round optical lens mounted on a jointed stand anchored by a black cast iron horseshoe base. View II
Archive III An adjustable metal magnifying glass with a round optical lens mounted on a jointed stand anchored by a black cast iron horseshoe base. View III
Archive IV An adjustable metal magnifying glass with a round optical lens mounted on a jointed stand anchored by a black cast iron horseshoe base. View IV
Archive V An adjustable metal magnifying glass with a round optical lens mounted on a jointed stand anchored by a black cast iron horseshoe base. View V
Enlarged Archival View

The Dorking Desk Shop
Telephone 01306 883327
Location
42 West Street
Dorking
Surrey
RH4 1BU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/tdds
Verified Since Jan 2011
Items For Sale 160
Items Sold 57
The Dorking Desk Shop
Verified Since Jan 2011
View Dealer Info
Location: 42 West Street, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1BU, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/tdds
Verified
Jan 2011
For Sale
160
Sold
57
An adjustable metal magnifying glass with a round optical lens mounted on a jointed stand anchored by a black cast iron horseshoe base.
Early magnifying glass on fully adjustable stand
Ref: SA1036769
An adjustable metal magnifying glass with a round optical lens mounted on a jointed stand anchored by a black cast iron horseshoe base.
Detail View 1
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

Desk-mounted magnifying glasses on adjustable stands were historically used by watchmakers, jewellers, opticians, and engravers to allow hands-free detailed work during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

These optical instruments were commonly constructed with a heavy cast iron or brass base for stability, coupled with nickel-plated or steel articulated arms secured by wing nuts and fitted with a ground glass optical lens.

Authentic period examples feature cast metal bases displaying natural surface patination, machined metal thumb screws, hand-ground glass optics, and functional wear across the adjustable mechanical joints.

Position the instrument on an executive office desk, bookshelf, or side table alongside leather-bound books or vintage metal desk accessories to add functional texture and historical character.

Clean the glass lens using a soft microfibre cloth and specialised glass cleaner, while keeping the articulated joints functional by applying a light coat of mineral oil to prevent rust on exposed metal.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories