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Rare Asprey Sterling Silver Turquoise Propelling Pencil Magnifying Glass 1905
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Rare Asprey Sterling Silver Turquoise Propelling Pencil Magnifying Glass 1905

1900 - 1920
Sold 15 February 2026 · The Silver Squirrel
This “Rare Asprey Sterling Silver Turquoise Propelling Pencil Magnifying Glass 1905” found a buyer.

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A superb rare English antique solid sterling silver pencil and magnifying glass. It is hallmarked for London 1905 with the maker being Asprey & Co Ltd. It has been superbly designed having a turquoise slider. It is in super condition being free from chips cracks splits holes and repairs, just a tiny mark to the top see final photo, and it needs a carpenters style pencil (available online). It works well sliding smoothly and magnifies strongly. It measures approx. 4.5 inches (11cm) long by over 1.5 inches (3.9cm) across the glass and weighs 24 grams. A very nice quality rare piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Magnifying Glass to the Edwardian era.

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A superb rare English antique solid sterling silver pencil and magnifying glass. It is hallmarked for London 1905 with the maker being Asprey & Co Ltd. It has been superbly designed having a turquoise slider.
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It is in super condition being free from chips cracks splits holes and repairs, just a tiny mark to the top see final photo, and it needs a carpenters style pencil (available online).
The Silver Squirrel

It works well sliding smoothly and magnifies strongly. It measures approx. 4.5 inches (11cm) long by over 1.5 inches (3.9cm) across the glass and weighs 24 grams. A very nice quality rare piece.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Magnifying Glass to the Edwardian era.

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SA1127370
Dealers Internal Ref
37515
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Rare Asprey Sterling Silver Turquoise Propelling Pencil Magnifying Glass 1905

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An Edwardian sterling silver magnifying glass featuring a turquoise cabochon inset into the handle.
RARE ASPREY STERLING SILVER TURQUOISE PROPELLING PENCIL MAGNIFYING GLASS 1905
Ref: SA1127370
An Edwardian sterling silver magnifying glass featuring a turquoise cabochon inset into the handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling silver, glass, turquoise
  • ColourSilver and turquoise
  • MotifsCabochon stone setting, Sliding mechanism, Polished silver frame

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Edwardian silver items typically display refined classical proportions, lighter ornamentation than Victorian pieces, and high-quality craftsmanship often associated with premier retailers like Asprey.

These pieces generally combine sterling silver mounts and frames with high-grade optical glass lenses, occasionally featuring gemstone cabochons such as turquoise for decorative effect.

Authenticity is verified through clear hallmarks indicating the assay office, date letter, silver standard, and makers mark, alongside period-appropriate construction methods and glass clarity.

It functions effectively as an objet dart when placed on a stack of books, a leather desktop, or a side table, adding functional historical texture to the space.

Silver should be cleaned gently with a specialist microfibre polishing cloth to avoid removing hallmarks or vintage patination, while the glass lens requires a mild neutral glass cleaner.
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