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Magnificent Antique English Magnifying Glass - Sterling Silver Owl with Original Glass Eyes
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Magnificent Antique English Magnifying Glass - Sterling Silver Owl with Original Glass Eyes

19th century
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A really unusual large desk-top magnifying glass with the original magnifier measuring 4".

The frame to the glass is silver on brass with some wear commensurate with age, and the fluted handle is silverplated.

Obviously what makes this a highly sought after item is the figural terminal in the form of an Owl's head. This head is beautifully cast is English sterling silver with a hallmark for London 1897 and maker's initials J.K. The owl retains it's two large original glass eyes, still in superb condition.

A real gem in excellent condition, measuring 12 1/2" in length.

Item ID: 33927

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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1890s.

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A really unusual large desk-top magnifying glass with the original magnifier measuring 4".
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The frame to the glass is silver on brass with some wear commensurate with age, and the fluted handle is silverplated.
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fig 1. Magnificent Antique English Magnifying Glass - Sterling Silver Owl With Original Glass Eyes
fig 1. Magnificent Antique English Magnifying Glass - Sterling Silver Owl with Original Glass Eyes

Obviously what makes this a highly sought after item is the figural terminal in the form of an Owl's head. This head is beautifully cast is English sterling silver with a hallmark for London 1897 and maker's initials J.K. The owl retains it's two large original glass eyes, still in superb condition.

A real gem in excellent condition, measuring 12 1/2" in length.

Item ID: 33927

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA150471
Dealers Internal Ref
33927
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