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Early Victorian Lignum Vitae and Brass Library Glass or Gallery Glass
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Early Victorian Lignum Vitae and Brass Library Glass or Gallery Glass

19th century
Sold 11 May 2026 · Jason Clarke Antiques
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Description

For sale, an early Victorian Lignum Vitae and brass Library Glass or Gallery Glass.

Comprised of a brass surround holding a six-and-a-half-inch lens with a turned lignum vitae handle connected by a generous brass ferrule.

A very generous size of its type with an unusually pleasant choice of handle wood, some scratches to the lens exit requisite with age but it does not affect its function.

An imposing magnifier which would have been used in either a library or gallery setting to allow closer visual inspection.

Circa 1840

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Jason Clarke Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Magnifying Glass to the 1850s.

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SA1212134
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For sale, an early Victorian Lignum Vitae and brass Library Glass or Gallery Glass.
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Comprised of a brass surround holding a six-and-a-half-inch lens with a turned lignum vitae handle connected by a generous brass ferrule.
Jason Clarke Antiques
fig 1. An antique magnifying glass featuring a dark turned lignum vitae wood handle, a brass rim, and a clear glass lens resting on a white surface.
fig 1. Early Victorian Lignum Vitae and Brass Library Glass or Gallery Glass

A very generous size of its type with an unusually pleasant choice of handle wood, some scratches to the lens exit requisite with age but it does not affect its function.

An imposing magnifier which would have been used in either a library or gallery setting to allow closer visual inspection.

Circa 1840

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Jason Clarke Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Magnifying Glass to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1212134
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Jason Clarke Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2015
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Archive I An antique magnifying glass featuring a dark turned lignum vitae wood handle, a brass rim, and a clear glass lens resting on a white surface. SOLD11 MAY 26

Early Victorian Lignum Vitae and Brass Library Glass or Gallery Glass

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Berkshire
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jul 2015
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An antique magnifying glass featuring a dark turned lignum vitae wood handle, a brass rim, and a clear glass lens resting on a white surface.
Early Victorian Lignum Vitae and Brass Library Glass or Gallery Glass
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An antique magnifying glass featuring a dark turned lignum vitae wood handle, a brass rim, and a clear glass lens resting on a white surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMagnifying Glasses
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLignum Vitae, Brass, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown and Brass
  • MotifsTurned wood handle, Brass bezel, Circular lens
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Victorian library accessories are characterised by functional utility combined with high-quality craftsmanship, frequently utilising durable materials such as brass, hardwoods, and glass to serve scholarly pursuits.

These items typically feature hand-turned dense hardwoods like lignum vitae or mahogany, fitted with cast or spun brass bezels and optical-grade glass lenses held securely in place.

Authenticity is indicated by heavy, natural material weights, hand-finished metal components displaying age-appropriate patina, and construction methods characteristic of 19th-century metalworking and woodworking.

Placed upon a stack of books or a timber desk, this piece serves as a functional object dart that introduces tactile warmth and historical interest to contemporary workspaces.

Preservation involves dusting the wood and brass gently with a dry microfibre cloth and cleaning the glass lens with standard optical cleaner, avoiding harsh chemical polishes on aged metal surfaces.
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