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Large Antique Cartographer's Magnifying Glass, English, Library, Optic, Georgian
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Large Antique Cartographer's Magnifying Glass, English, Library, Optic, Georgian

18th century
Description

This is a large antique cartographer's magnifying glass. An English, rosewood library magnifier, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

Exceptional Georgian example with a large, bright optic

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Quality frame presents fine grain interest throughout

Brass mount with rich golden hues

Generous magnification and focus distance

This is a delightful antique cartographer's magnifying glass, with superb proportion and quality magnification of small details. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 15.5cm (6'')

Max Depth: 2.5cm (1'')

Max Length: 33.5cm (13.25'')

Glass Diameter: 11.5cm (4.5'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
33.5cm (13.19")
Width
15.5cm (6.10")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1129334
Dealers Internal Reference
25193
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Description
This is a large antique cartographer's magnifying glass. An English, rosewood library magnifier, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

Exceptional Georgian example with a large, bright optic

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

fig 1. Large Antique Cartographer's Magnifying Glass, English, Library, Optic, Georgian
fig 1. Large Antique Cartographer's Magnifying Glass, English, Library, Optic, Georgian

Quality frame presents fine grain interest throughout

Brass mount with rich golden hues

Generous magnification and focus distance

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This is a delightful antique cartographer's magnifying glass, with superb proportion and quality magnification of small details.
London Fine Antiques

Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 15.5cm (6'')

Max Depth: 2.5cm (1'')

Max Length: 33.5cm (13.25'')

Glass Diameter: 11.5cm (4.5'')

Height
33.5cm (13.19")
Width
15.5cm (6.10")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1129334
Dealers Internal Ref
25193
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Large Antique Cartographer's Magnifying Glass, English, Library, Optic, Georgian
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