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Nice Antique Edwardian Brass Desk Magnifier Loupe on Tripod Stand – Circa 1905
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Nice Antique Edwardian Brass Desk Magnifier Loupe on Tripod Stand – Circa 1905

1900 - 1920
Description

A Nice Antique Edwardian Brass Desk Magnifier Loupe On Tripod Stand, designed to sit on a desk or worktable. This magnifier is made in lacquered brass with a warm, time-softened tone across the surfaces. The glass lens is set into a circular bezel that can screw in and out, allowing the users to control the magnification and giving a practical viewing aperture for close inspection work – circa 1905.

* It makes an excellent display piece for a library, study, or curiosity cabinet, with strong visual appeal in brass.

Measurements:

Height: 1 3/4" (approx. 4.5cm)

Diameter: 1 3/4" (approx. 4.5cm)

Total weight: 69g

In good condition – The brass shows only general surface wear consistent with age and use. The magnifying glass in clear and the screw mechanism is fully functional. This piece is ready for use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Edwardian Brass Desk Loupe to the 1900s.

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SA1209006
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KD53203
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A Nice Antique Edwardian Brass Desk Magnifier Loupe On Tripod Stand, designed to sit on a desk or worktable. This magnifier is made in lacquered brass with a warm, time-softened tone across the surfaces.
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The glass lens is set into a circular bezel that can screw in and out, allowing the users to control the magnification and giving a practical viewing aperture for close inspection work – circa 1905.
Kingsdown Antiques
fig 1. An antique Edwardian circular solid brass desk magnifying loupe resting on three turned tripod feet.
fig 1. Nice Antique Edwardian Brass Desk Magnifier Loupe on Tripod Stand – Circa 1905

It makes an excellent display piece for a library, study, or curiosity cabinet, with strong visual appeal in brass.

Measurements:

Height: 1 3/4" (approx. 4.5cm)

Diameter: 1 3/4" (approx. 4.5cm)

Total weight: 69g

In good condition – The brass shows only general surface wear consistent with age and use. The magnifying glass in clear and the screw mechanism is fully functional. This piece is ready for use.

Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Edwardian Brass Desk Loupe to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1209006
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53203
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An antique Edwardian circular solid brass desk magnifying loupe resting on three turned tripod feet.
Nice Antique Edwardian Brass Desk Magnifier Loupe On Tripod Stand – circa 1905
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An Edwardian desk loupe is a compact optical magnification device mounted on short fixed legs, created during the early 20th century for hands-free examination of text, maps, stamps, or textiles.

These instruments were predominantly crafted from solid brass, often featuring screw-threaded focus mechanisms and thick convex glass lenses designed for tabletop stability and precision optical clarity.

Authentic pieces typically feature aged surface oxidisation, hand-turned brass components, fine knurling around the lens housing, and minor natural inclusions within the glass optical element.

Positioned atop a stack of leather-bound books, arranged on an executive write-table, or displayed inside a curated cabinet of curiosities, a brass loupe brings historical academic interest to modern room schemes.

Dust gently with a dry microfibre cloth and clean the glass element with dedicated optical lens paper, avoiding chemical polishes that strip the historical brass patina.
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