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Antique French Brass Adjustable Table Top Magnifying Lens by Vn Siegel.
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Antique French Brass Adjustable Table Top Magnifying Lens by Vn Siegel.

1900 - 1920
Sold 19 May 2026 · Krave Antiques
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This fine quality antique French magnifying glass which is made of brass dates from the early 1900's has a round weighted base which is embossed to the underside with Siegel. 9. 19 Rue Reaumur Paris and has an extendable arm which holds a circular magnifying lens.

This brass stand which sits on a table top can have it's height adjusted by loosening the central screw and sliding and swivelling the arm to your required height and position.

A fabulous antique piece that has a wonderful decorative look and ideal for use in the home or a very nice usable desk accessory.

Siegel of Siegel & Stockman have been makers of tailor?s dummies, mannequins and shop display accessories since 1867.

Marks: Siegel. 9. 19 Rue Reaumur Paris.

Dimensions: Base Diameter: 9 cm (3 1/2"). Minimum Height to top of lens: 40 cm (11 3/4"). Maximum Height to top of lens (when extended): 44 cm (17 1/4"). Diameter of lens: 9 cm (3 1/2").

Weight: 642 g.

Condition: Very good antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age. Some small bruises and light surface wear. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the magnifying glass on stand is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Brass Table Magnifier to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1186710
Dealers Internal Reference
STML3448
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Description
This fine quality antique French magnifying glass which is made of brass dates from the early 1900's has a round weighted base which is embossed to the underside with Siegel. 9. 19 Rue Reaumur Paris and has an extendable arm which holds a circular magnifying lens.
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This brass stand which sits on a table top can have it's height adjusted by loosening the central screw and sliding and swivelling the arm to your required height and position.
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fig 1. An antique brass table-top magnifying glass with an adjustable arm and circular lens mounted on a weighted circular base.
fig 1. Antique French Brass Adjustable Table Top Magnifying Lens by Vn Siegel.

A fabulous antique piece that has a wonderful decorative look and ideal for use in the home or a very nice usable desk accessory.

Siegel of Siegel & Stockman have been makers of tailor?s dummies, mannequins and shop display accessories since 1867.

fig 2. An antique brass table-top magnifying glass with an adjustable arm and circular lens mounted on a weighted circular base.
fig 2. Antique French Brass Adjustable Table Top Magnifying Lens by Vn Siegel.

Marks: Siegel. 9. 19 Rue Reaumur Paris.

Dimensions: Base Diameter: 9 cm (3 1/2"). Minimum Height to top of lens: 40 cm (11 3/4"). Maximum Height to top of lens (when extended): 44 cm (17 1/4"). Diameter of lens: 9 cm (3 1/2").

fig 3. An antique brass table-top magnifying glass with an adjustable arm and circular lens mounted on a weighted circular base.
fig 3. Antique French Brass Adjustable Table Top Magnifying Lens by Vn Siegel.

Weight: 642 g.

Condition: Very good antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age. Some small bruises and light surface wear. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the magnifying glass on stand is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Brass Table Magnifier to the 1910s.

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1186710
Dealers Internal Ref
STML3448
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An antique brass table-top magnifying glass with an adjustable arm and circular lens mounted on a weighted circular base.
Antique French Brass Adjustable Table Top Magnifying Lens By VN Siegel.
Ref: SA1186710
An antique brass table-top magnifying glass with an adjustable arm and circular lens mounted on a weighted circular base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleIndustrial / Scientific
  • MaterialBrass, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsAdjustable arm, Circular lens, Weighted base, Thumb screw joints
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Adjustable table magnifiers became popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries as essential tools for artisans, scholars, and scientists who required hands-free magnification for detailed work.

Authentic period pieces were typically constructed using cast or turned brass for the stands and joints, paired with high-clarity optical glass lenses.

Authenticity is identified by the weight of the solid brass, traditional hand-threaded screws, patination appropriate to the age, and optical imperfections such as striations in older glass lenses.

Place the piece on a stack of books on a home office desk, a library console, or a mantelpiece to add a layer of intellectual curiosity and metallic contrast to the space.

Dust the brass gently with a soft microfibre cloth without using harsh chemical polishes that strip the natural patina, and clean the glass lens using standard alcohol-free optical cleaner.
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