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Lovely Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Handled Magnifying Glass – 1904
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Lovely Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Handled Magnifying Glass – 1904

1900 - 1920
Description

A Lovely Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Handled Magnifying Glass with flowing lines and a raised cherub design that reflect the romantic aesthetic of the early 1900’s, adding an ethereal touch to this functional piece. Offers excellent magnification for reading fine print, examining small details, or simply enjoying as a decorative desk accessory. Hallmarked for Birmingham, 1904.

Measurements:

Length: 8 3/4" (approx. 22cm)

Diameter of glass: 3 3/4" (approx. 9.5cm)

Total weight: 194g

In good condition – Light surface wear and patina to the silver handle and on the frame consistent with age; lens remains clear and securely attached.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Magnifying Glass to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09375885
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 122 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Date letter e on the handle: fixes the year to 1904.
Anchor and lion passant marks: Birmingham sterling silver.
Winged cherub amongst clouds: Art Nouveau taste of the decade.
Softening across the raised silver relief: decades of gentle hand polishing.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1196555
Dealers Internal Reference
KD53047
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Description
A Lovely Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Handled Magnifying Glass with flowing lines and a raised cherub design that reflect the romantic aesthetic of the early 1900’s, adding an ethereal touch to this functional piece.
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Offers excellent magnification for reading fine print, examining small details, or simply enjoying as a decorative desk accessory.
Kingsdown Antiques

Hallmarked for Birmingham, 1904.

fig 1. An Edwardian magnifying glass featuring a circular glass lens in a metal rim attached to an embossed sterling silver handle.
fig 1. Lovely Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Handled Magnifying Glass – 1904

Measurements:

Length: 8 3/4" (approx. 22cm)

Diameter of glass: 3 3/4" (approx. 9.5cm)

Total weight: 194g

In good condition – Light surface wear and patina to the silver handle and on the frame consistent with age; lens remains clear and securely attached.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Magnifying Glass to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09375885
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 122 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Date letter e on the handle: fixes the year to 1904.
Anchor and lion passant marks: Birmingham sterling silver.
Winged cherub amongst clouds: Art Nouveau taste of the decade.
Softening across the raised silver relief: decades of gentle hand polishing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1196555
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53047
Kingsdown Antiques
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An Edwardian magnifying glass featuring a circular glass lens in a metal rim attached to an embossed sterling silver handle.
Lovely Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Handled Magnifying Glass – 1904
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An Edwardian magnifying glass featuring a circular glass lens in a metal rim attached to an embossed sterling silver handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Glass, Brass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCherub motif, Repousse handle, Circular lens, Hallmarked ferrule
  • SizeH 22 cm (9 in) x W 9.5 cm (4 in)

This Edwardian magnifying glass functions as both a practical desk accessory and a decorative item for a gentleman's library or office desk. The piece measures 22 cm high and 9.5 cm wide, featuring a circular glass lens held within a brass rim and attached to an embossed sterling silver handle decorated with a raised cherub motif and flowing repousse lines. A hallmarked ferrule sits between the handle and the lens frame. The silver handle and frame display light surface wear and a natural patina consistent with age, alongside the clear glass lens. This accessory is suitable for reading fine print, examining small details, or resting atop a writing desk or study table.

FAQs

Edwardian silver desk accessories from the early 20th century often feature refined repousse work, classical motifs such as cherubs or swags, and silver handles fitted to practical office tools.

These pieces typically consist of optical glass lenses mounted within nickel or brass bezels, attached to hollow-cast or die-stamped sterling silver handles.

Authentic British silver pieces bear official assay hallmarks stamped near the ferrule or collar, including a lion passant for sterling quality, a town mark, a makers mark, and a date letter.

Place the magnifier flat atop a stack of hardback books on a coffee table, position it inside a leather desk tray, or display it on a shelf within a home study.

Clean the glass lens using a dry microfibre cloth, and gently polish the silver handle with a silver cloth, taking care not to let liquid cleaners seep into the ferrule junction.
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