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Unusual Folding / Adjustable Magnifying Glass - Webber Patent C.1900
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Unusual Folding / Adjustable Magnifying Glass - Webber Patent C.1900

1900 - 1920
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Description

A wonderful and most unusual magnifying glass / lens, perhaps for a watchmaker / repairer?

The convex lens stands on three adjustable legs, the frame to the lens is hinged for angling or folding, the brass stamped Webber Pat. 167999.

Excellent condition, measuring approximately 6" x 6" x 3" tall; the lens measuring 5 3/8" across x 2 1/2".

Item ID: 41098

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Physical Dimensions
Height
7.6cm (2.99")
Width
15.2cm (5.98")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Antique Brass Magnifying Glass to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA647198
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41098
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Description
A wonderful and most unusual magnifying glass / lens, perhaps for a watchmaker / repairer?
“
The convex lens stands on three adjustable legs, the frame to the lens is hinged for angling or folding, the brass stamped Webber Pat.
Puckerings

167999.

Excellent condition, measuring approximately 6" x 6" x 3" tall; the lens measuring 5 3/8" across x 2 1/2".

Item ID: 41098

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Height
7.6cm (2.99")
Width
15.2cm (5.98")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Antique Brass Magnifying Glass to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA647198
Dealers Internal Ref
41098
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An Edwardian brass and glass folding magnifying lens featuring adjustable knurled screws and an articulated support structure.
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Archive I An Edwardian brass and glass folding magnifying lens featuring adjustable knurled screws and an articulated support structure.

Unusual Folding / Adjustable Magnifying Glass - Webber Patent C.1900

Archive II An Edwardian brass and glass folding magnifying lens featuring adjustable knurled screws and an articulated support structure. View II
Archive III An Edwardian brass and glass folding magnifying lens featuring adjustable knurled screws and an articulated support structure. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian brass and glass folding magnifying lens featuring adjustable knurled screws and an articulated support structure. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian brass and glass folding magnifying lens featuring adjustable knurled screws and an articulated support structure. View V
Archive VI An Edwardian brass and glass folding magnifying lens featuring adjustable knurled screws and an articulated support structure. View VI
Archive VII An Edwardian brass and glass folding magnifying lens featuring adjustable knurled screws and an articulated support structure. View VII
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An Edwardian brass and glass folding magnifying lens featuring adjustable knurled screws and an articulated support structure.
Unusual Folding / Adjustable Magnifying Glass - Webber Patent c.1900
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An Edwardian brass and glass folding magnifying lens featuring adjustable knurled screws and an articulated support structure.
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  • ObjectMagnifying Glasses
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialBrass, Glass, Steel
  • ColourBrass
  • MotifsFolding mechanism, Knurled adjustment screws, Curved glass lens, Articulated leg frame
  • SizeH 7.6 cm (3 in) x W 15.2 cm (6 in) x D 15.2 cm (6 in)

This Edwardian magnifying glass, patented as Webber Pat. 167999, takes the form of an unusual folding instrument designed around 1900. Fabricated from polished brass, glass and steel, the piece combines a curved glass lens with a brass-bound folding frame and an articulated three-legged support structure. Visible details include knurled adjustment screws for positioning, small threaded fittings, and a stamped patent marking on the central platform. The tripod base terminates in flattened metal feet to steady the apparatus on a flat surface. Measuring 7.6 cm high, 15.2 cm wide and 15.2 cm deep, this technical instrument fits comfortably upon an office desk or library table. The adjustable mechanism allows the convex lens to be angled or collapsed for inspection work or display. It suits placement in a study, library or workspace alongside other precision instruments, functioning as both a decorative antique and a tactile desktop accessory.

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During the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, advancements in optical technology coincided with an increase in patented mechanical innovations. Compact folding magnifiers were created for field study, map reading, and detailed technical analysis, featuring articulated brass joints for easy transport and positioning.

Scientific instruments of this era were primarily constructed from solid turned brass, polished steel components, and ground optical glass lenses. Knurled brass screws allowed precise manual tensioning and angle adjustment.

Authentic period examples typically display stamped maker names, patent numbers, or registration marks on the brass frame. Look for hand-machined screws, age-appropriate patination on the metalwork, and thick ground glass lenses with slight internal inclusions.

An antique magnifier functions as a sophisticated decorative accent when placed on an executive office desk, stacked atop leather-bound books, or displayed within a glass vitrine in a home library.

Dust the item using a soft dry cloth, avoiding abrasive brass polish which strips away historic patination. Clean the glass lens gently using a microfibre cloth and specialized lens cleaner applied directly to the cloth rather than the frame.
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