Sold 6 January 2026 · Opus Antiques

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Description

A very good quality late Victorian mahogany framed viewing or magnifying glass with brass fixtures.

It measures 35cm l x 18cm w at the lens section.

In good condition with a nice mellow colour to the mahogany frame and handle.

Declaration

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Magnifying Glass to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1185300

Dealers Notes

Own a piece of history

Description

A very good quality late Victorian mahogany framed viewing or magnifying glass with brass fixtures.

It measures 35cm l x 18cm w at the lens section.

In good condition with a nice mellow colour to the mahogany frame and handle.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Magnifying Glass to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1185300

About the Dealer

Opus Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

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Opus Antiques

Telephone 07941 285 532

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North Devon
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/opusantiques

Verified Since Oct 2014

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectMagnifying Glasses
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWood, Brass, Glass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned wood handle, Brass ferrule, Circular frame

FAQs

Historical magnifying glasses from the 19th and early 20th centuries typically feature functional designs focused on optical clarity, often incorporating turned wood handles and brass mountings common in period libraries and studies.

These instruments were traditionally constructed using turned hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, paired with brass collars or ferrules, and fitted with hand-ground optical glass lenses.

Authentic pieces usually display signs of age such as minor surface patination on the metal, hand-turned wood grain variations, and slight imperfections or bubbles within the historical glass lens.

This object can be placed on a stack of coffee table books, a timber desk, or a sideboard to add a layer of intellectual charm and tactile interest to a room.

Dust the wooden handle with a dry cloth and clean the glass lens gently using a microfiber cloth and a mild glass cleaner, avoiding harsh chemicals on the metal and wood finishes.