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Handsome Irish Bog Oak Handled Magnifying Glass - Circa 1900
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Handsome Irish Bog Oak Handled Magnifying Glass - Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
Sold 31 July 2025 · Kingsdown Antiques
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Description

A Handsome Irish Bog Oak Handled Magnifying Glass with brass frame. The bog oak handle is decorated with a carved clover pattern - circa 1900.

Measurements:

Height: 9" (approx. 23cm)

Width: 3 1/2" (approx. 9cm)

Depth: 1 1/4" (approx. 3cm)

Total weight: 160g

In good condition.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Irish Bog Oak Magnifying Glass to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA1104086
Dealers Internal Reference
P51140
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Description
A Handsome Irish Bog Oak Handled Magnifying Glass with brass frame. The bog oak handle is decorated with a carved clover pattern - circa 1900.

Measurements:

Height: 9" (approx. 23cm)

Width: 3 1/2" (approx. 9cm)

Depth: 1 1/4" (approx. 3cm)

Total weight: 160g

In good condition.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Irish Bog Oak Magnifying Glass to the 1900s.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1104086
Dealers Internal Ref
P51140
Kingsdown Antiques
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An antique brass-rimmed magnifying glass featuring a dark carved bog oak handle with floral motifs.
Handsome Irish Bog Oak Handled Magnifying Glass - circa 1900
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An antique brass-rimmed magnifying glass featuring a dark carved bog oak handle with floral motifs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMagnifying Glasses
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian Folk Art
  • MaterialBog Oak, Brass, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved shamrock motifs, Turned handle profile, Brass bezel mount
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Irish bog oak is sub-fossilised oak recovered from peat bogs in Ireland, which turns a deep black or dark brown colour over centuries. It was extensively used during the Victorian era for carving intricate souvenirs, jewellery, and decorative desk objects.

Traditional magnifying glasses from the nineteenth century typically feature hand-turned wooden or bone handles, brass or bronze mounts, and optical-grade glass lenses fixed in metal bezels.

Authentic bog oak items generally exhibit a dense, heavy feel, a characteristic dark matte finish, and hand-carved detailing such as shamrocks or foliage. Under magnification, natural wood grain may still be faintly visible despite the mineral staining from the bog.

An antique magnifying glass can be placed flat on a stack of coffee table books, a leather-topped desk, or a sideboard to add texture, historic character, and a functional focal point to a vignette.

Bog oak should be kept away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent splitting, and cleaned only with a soft, dry cloth. Brass elements can be gently dusted, leaving the natural aged patina intact.
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