Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1900s.
The handle is made from English sterling silver with a full English hallmark for Birmingham 1902, so very early Edwardian, the handle is simply stunning with a highly decorative ferrule joining the frame to the glass. The makers mark is also present for the well renowned silversmith, Adie & Lovekin Ltd.
The frame around the glass has a fine beaded decoration and is marked German Silver, this doesn't mean it is silver from Germany but the name for various alloys of copper, zinc, and nickel, sometimes also containing lead and tin. They were originally named for their silver-white colour.
The case has some wear but still in excellent shape with it's original blue lining.
A wonderful find in excellent condition. The box measures 9" x 4 1/2" the magnifier measuring 8 1/2" in length with a glass diameter measuring 4".
Item ID: 35840
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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1900s.
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Magnificent Cased Antique English Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass
