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Hermes, Paris - Cordage Magnifying Glass C.1960
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Hermes, Paris - Cordage Magnifying Glass C.1960

1940 - 1960
Sold by Puckerings
Sold 9 August 2026 · Puckerings
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Description

A fabulous vintage French silver plated magnifier created c.1960's for the "Cordage" range, a range of exceptional items for the home and office.

Stamped Hermes, Paris and Made in France either side of the maker's mark for Maison Ravinet d’Enfert of Paris, the silversmith's that created the majority of the silver lines for the iconic Hermes brand.

About as luxurious as they get. Excellent condition with a good magnification measuring 7 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 5/8".

Complete with the original orange Hermes gift / presentation box (some wear commensurate with age and use).

Item: 46017

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Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Hermes Cordage Magnifying Glass to the 1960s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
8.9cm (3.50")
Depth
1.6cm (0.63")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1213038
Dealers Internal Reference
46017
Description
A fabulous vintage French silver plated magnifier created c.1960's for the "Cordage" range, a range of exceptional items for the home and office.

Stamped Hermes, Paris and Made in France either side of the maker's mark for Maison Ravinet d’Enfert of Paris, the silversmith's that created the majority of the silver lines for the iconic Hermes brand.

fig 1. A silver-plated magnifying glass featuring a round frame and a handle styled with a twisted rope motif.
fig 1. Hermes, Paris - Cordage Magnifying Glass C.1960

About as luxurious as they get. Excellent condition with a good magnification measuring 7 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 5/8".

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Complete with the original orange Hermes gift / presentation box (some wear commensurate with age and use).
Puckerings

Item: 46017

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Hermes Cordage Magnifying Glass to the 1960s.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
8.9cm (3.50")
Depth
1.6cm (0.63")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1213038
Dealers Internal Ref
46017
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Archive I A silver-plated magnifying glass featuring a round frame and a handle styled with a twisted rope motif. SOLD9 AUG 26

Hermes, Paris - Cordage Magnifying Glass C.1960

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A silver-plated magnifying glass featuring a round frame and a handle styled with a twisted rope motif.
Hermes, Paris - Cordage Magnifying Glass c.1960
Ref: SA1213038
A silver-plated magnifying glass featuring a round frame and a handle styled with a twisted rope motif.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialSilver-plated Metal, Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsTwisted rope handle, ribbed collar, circular bezel
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 8.9 cm (4 in) x D 1.6 cm (1 in)

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During the mid-20th century, French luxury houses elevated utilitarian desktop items into symbols of craftsmanship by using precious metals, refined metalworking techniques, and artistic handle motifs.

High-end magnifying glasses from this era generally feature optical-grade glass lenses framed in solid silver or heavy silver-plated brass, often finished with detailed turned or cast handles.

Authentic pieces typically bear makers marks, stamped brand signatures, or silver hallmarks along the collar or handle base, alongside precise metal joins and significant physical weight.

Display the magnifying glass atop a stack of hardcover art books on a coffee table, beside a leather desk blotter, or within a curated brass tray of study curiosities.

Clean the metal surfaces gently using a soft microfibre cloth and specialized silver polish, avoiding abrasive pads or contact between chemical cleansers and the glass lens.
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