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Rare Georgian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass Eye Loupe C1820 Antique
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Rare Georgian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass Eye Loupe C1820 Antique

18th century
Sold 19 April 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A rare English Georgian antique solid sterling silver and faux tortoiseshell magnifying glass eye loupe. It is unmarked but test as high grade silver. I would date it to c1820. It has been superb made and is in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs. It measures approx. 1.75 inches (4.2cm) long closed by 2.75 inches (7cm) open by 1 inch (2.6cm) wide and weighs 14 grams. A very well designed rare piece.

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

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SA1136128
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35812
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A rare English Georgian antique solid sterling silver and faux tortoiseshell magnifying glass eye loupe. It is unmarked but test as high grade silver. I would date it to c1820.
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It has been superb made and is in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs.
The Silver Squirrel

It measures approx. 1.75 inches (4.2cm) long closed by 2.75 inches (7cm) open by 1 inch (2.6cm) wide and weighs 14 grams. A very well designed rare piece.

Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1136128
Dealers Internal Ref
35812
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An antique Georgian folding magnifying glass featuring a sterling silver rim and a dark tortoiseshell protective case. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique Georgian folding magnifying glass featuring a sterling silver rim and a dark tortoiseshell protective case. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Georgian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass Eye Loupe C1820 Antique

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An antique Georgian folding magnifying glass featuring a sterling silver rim and a dark tortoiseshell protective case.
RARE GEORGIAN STERLING SILVER MAGNIFYING GLASS EYE LOUPE c1820 ANTIQUE
Ref: SA1136128
An antique Georgian folding magnifying glass featuring a sterling silver rim and a dark tortoiseshell protective case.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMagnifying Glasses and Loupes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Tortoiseshell, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown and Silver
  • MotifsFolding case, Silver bezel rim, Pivoting pin joint

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The Georgian style, spanning the reigns of the Hanoverian kings from 1714 to 1830, is characterised by classical proportions, meticulous hand-craftsmanship, and the integration of durable materials such as sterling silver and natural tortoiseshell into functional everyday objects.

Authentic period magnifiers typically combined hand-forged sterling silver frames, natural glass lenses with high optical purity, and protective cases crafted from organic materials like tortoiseshell, horn, or bone, held together by small metal pins.

Authentication relies on examining the construction methods, such as hand-cut threads, natural material ageing patterns, absence of modern casting marks, and the presence of period-appropriate hallmarks or silversmith stamps where applicable.

These pieces function well as curated display items on desks, bookshelves, or side tables, often placed on small stands or alongside stacks of vintage books to add historical texture and refined detail to a space.

Preservation requires storing items in stable environments away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, gently cleaning silver with specialist non-abrasive cloths, and avoiding harsh chemical polishes on organic case materials.
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