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Smart Antique Magnifying Glass by P H Vogel & Co. C.1920
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Smart Antique Magnifying Glass by P H Vogel & Co. C.1920

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Puckerings
Description

A smart and elegant magnifying glass with polished nickel and brass fittings and an attractive dark cognac coloured and textured leather covered handle to emulate crocodile skin.

The frame is signed by the well renowned maker, P H Vogel & Co. and "Made In England". The undamaged lens is clear with a good magnification ready for use.

Dating to c.1920, it remains in excellent condition measuring 6 3/4" x 2 1/2".

Item: 44581

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Physical Dimensions
Height
17.2cm (6.77")
Width
6.4cm (2.52")
Depth
1.3cm (0.51")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Antique Silver Magnifying Glass to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190615
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44581
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Description
A smart and elegant magnifying glass with polished nickel and brass fittings and an attractive dark cognac coloured and textured leather covered handle to emulate crocodile skin.

The frame is signed by the well renowned maker, P H Vogel & Co. and "Made In England". The undamaged lens is clear with a good magnification ready for use.

Dating to c.1920, it remains in excellent condition measuring 6 3/4" x 2 1/2".

Item: 44581

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Height
17.2cm (6.77")
Width
6.4cm (2.52")
Depth
1.3cm (0.51")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Antique Silver Magnifying Glass to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190615
Dealers Internal Ref
44581
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Archive I An antique circular magnifying glass with a silver-plated bezel, a dark turned wood handle, and a brass end cap.

Smart Antique Magnifying Glass by P H Vogel & Co. c.1920

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An antique circular magnifying glass with a silver-plated bezel, a dark turned wood handle, and a brass end cap.
Smart Antique Magnifying Glass by P H Vogel & Co. c.1920
Ref: SA1190615
An antique circular magnifying glass with a silver-plated bezel, a dark turned wood handle, and a brass end cap.
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FAQs

During the early 20th century, personal reading glasses and desk magnifiers were crafted as functional status symbols for private libraries and offices. Manufacturers like P H Vogel & Co produced silver-plated and metal-bound optical instruments designed to complement sophisticated writing sets.

Traditional magnifying glasses from this era commonly featured ground glass lenses set into bezels of sterling silver, nickel, or silver plate. Handles were frequently carved from hardwoods such as ebony or rosewood, bone, mother-of-pearl, or wrapped in leather with brass fittings.

Authentic period pieces often feature makers marks or silver hallmarks stamped near the join between the bezel and handle. Signs of genuine age include light surface oxidisation on metal parts, natural wear to the handle grip, and minor imperfections within optical glass.

An antique magnifying glass can be styled by placing it atop a stack of hardback books on a coffee table or arranging it alongside brass desk accessories on a study console. It functions as a tactile accent piece that adds historic character to contemporary shelving or writing tables.

Clean the glass lens using a dry microfibre cloth to remove dust and fingerprints without liquid contact. Polish the silver-plated bezel gently with a specialist silver polishing cloth, avoiding harsh chemical creams that could seep into the lens setting or damage wood handles.
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