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ANTIQUE #SA492063

Asprey Silver Oblong Magnifying Glass Birmingham 1913

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Woodbridge Antiques

A very fine silver magnifying glass made by the master silversmith''s ''Asprey''. A most unusual and rare shape, The convex glass is surrounded by a silver edge, with a fine silver handle attached to one end. A very tactile item feels nice to hold and the magnifying glass works perfectly well.
 
Clear hallmarks for the Birmingham Assay Office are visible on the handle along with the Lion Passant indicating sterling silver. The date mark on this part of the handle is worn, however, there is a clear date mark for 1913 on the silver edging (see images). The maker''s mark '' Asprey & Co is also visible.
 
A very collectable item.
 
 
 
Condition: This item is in great antique condition.
 
 
 
Hallmarks and maker''s marks: Birmingham 1913 by Asprey & Co
 
Length: 8.8 cm approx
 
Width: 2.5 cm approx.
 
Depth: 1.0 cm approx
 
Lens measures 6 cm x 1.5 cm approx.
 
Weight: 24.07 grams approx.
 
 
 
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Antique SA492063 shown on this page was made in 1920. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1920
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Woodbridge Antiques
Specialists in quality antique silver, fine jewellery & accessories
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Tel: 01394 387 210
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD