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Antique English Brass Coddington Magnifying Glass C.1880
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Antique English Brass Coddington Magnifying Glass C.1880

19th century
Sold by Puckerings
Sold 18 February 2025 · Puckerings
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Description

An unusual late nineteenth century Coddington magnifying glass made from English brass having been professionally polished.

Excellent condition measuring 3 1/4" x 1" x 1".

A Coddington magnifier is a magnifying glass consisting of a single very thick lens with a central deep groove diaphragm at the equator, thus limiting the rays to those close to the axis, which minimizes spherical aberration. This allows for greater magnification than a conventional magnifying glass, typically 10× up to 20×.

Item ID: 44474

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Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Brass Coddington Magnifying Glass to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
8.3cm (3.27")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
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SA1087273
Dealers Internal Reference
44474
Description
An unusual late nineteenth century Coddington magnifying glass made from English brass having been professionally polished.

Excellent condition measuring 3 1/4" x 1" x 1".

A Coddington magnifier is a magnifying glass consisting of a single very thick lens with a central deep groove diaphragm at the equator, thus limiting the rays to those close to the axis, which minimizes spherical aberration. This allows for greater magnification than a conventional magnifying glass, typically 10× up to 20×.

Item ID: 44474

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Brass Coddington Magnifying Glass to the Victorian era.

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
8.3cm (3.27")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1087273
Dealers Internal Ref
44474
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Archive I An antique polished brass Coddington magnifying glass with a cylindrical lens mount and a short handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique English Brass Coddington Magnifying Glass C.1880

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An antique polished brass Coddington magnifying glass with a cylindrical lens mount and a short handle.
Antique English Brass Coddington Magnifying Glass c.1880
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An antique polished brass Coddington magnifying glass with a cylindrical lens mount and a short handle.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBrass, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCylindrical lens housing, Turned brass handle, Stitched bezel detail
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 8.3 cm (3 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

A Coddington magnifier is a type of high-power handheld optical lens featuring a thick glass cylinder with a central groove, historically used for detailed inspection in science, textiles, and philately.

Authentic period examples are typically constructed using cast or turned brass housings paired with high-clarity optical glass lenses.

Authentication involves examining the casting techniques, natural metal patination, lens grind quality, and wear patterns consistent with nineteenth-century manufacturing methods.

Such pieces function effectively as decorative objects when placed on a stack of books on a coffee table or utilised as a functional paperweight on a home office desk.

Preservation requires dusting with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding harsh chemical polishes to maintain the historical surface patination.
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