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Antique Reader's Magnifying Glass, English, Silver Plate, Library Aid, Victorian
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Antique Reader's Magnifying Glass, English, Silver Plate, Library Aid, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique reader's magnifying glass. An English, silver plated library magnifier, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Superb Victorian example with a large, bright optic

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Quality frame crafted in silver plate, with minimal tarnishing

Presents bright silver tonality throughout

Glass presenting a clear, bright magnification and in good condition

Generous magnification and focus distance, with an approximate maximum of 26cm (10.25'')

Tactile handle with engraved detail issuing scroll and shell motif

This is a charming antique reader's magnifying glass, with wonderful proportion and quality magnification of small details. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 12cm (4.75'')

Max Depth: 1.5cm (.5'')

Max Length: 24.5cm (9.75'')

Glass Diameter: 11.5cm (4.5'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
24.5cm (9.65")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Magnifying Glass to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229705
Dealers Internal Reference
26172
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Description
This is an antique reader's magnifying glass. An English, silver plated library magnifier, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Superb Victorian example with a large, bright optic

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

fig 1. An antique Victorian magnifying glass featuring a silver-plated handle with scrollwork relief and a circular optical glass lens with a beaded edge.
fig 1. Antique Reader's Magnifying Glass, English, Silver Plate, Library Aid, Victorian

Quality frame crafted in silver plate, with minimal tarnishing

Presents bright silver tonality throughout

Glass presenting a clear, bright magnification and in good condition

Generous magnification and focus distance, with an approximate maximum of 26cm (10.25'')

fig 2. An antique Victorian magnifying glass featuring a silver-plated handle with scrollwork relief and a circular optical glass lens with a beaded edge.
fig 2. Antique Reader's Magnifying Glass, English, Silver Plate, Library Aid, Victorian

Tactile handle with engraved detail issuing scroll and shell motif

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This is a charming antique reader's magnifying glass, with wonderful proportion and quality magnification of small details.
London Fine Antiques

Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 12cm (4.75'')

Max Depth: 1.5cm (.5'')

Max Length: 24.5cm (9.75'')

Glass Diameter: 11.5cm (4.5'')

Height
24.5cm (9.65")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Magnifying Glass to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229705
Dealers Internal Ref
26172
London Fine Antiques
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An antique Victorian magnifying glass featuring a silver-plated handle with scrollwork relief and a circular optical glass lens with a beaded edge.
Antique Reader's Magnifying Glass, English, Silver Plate, Library Aid, Victorian
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FAQs

During the Victorian era, handheld magnifying glasses became prominent desktop instruments used in personal libraries and studies for examining fine print, maps, and botanical specimens.

Victorian magnifiers were typically constructed using an optical glass lens set within a metal frame, featuring handles made from silver plate, sterling silver, turned wood, bone, or mother-of-pearl.

Authentic period pieces often feature electroplate manufacturer stamps, characteristic Victorian scroll or foliate patterns on the handle, and natural surface oxidisation consistent with age.

Display the magnifier laid flat across a stack of hardback books, positioned on an office desk, or styled alongside brass and timber items on a console table.

Clean the silver-plated handle using a soft microfibre cloth and a non-abrasive silver polish, while cleaning the glass lens gently with a lint-free optical lens cloth.
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