Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1900s.

The front of the handle is inset with a large glossy piece of antique tortoiseshell with beautiful markings and a myriad of colourings. The silver framing the shell has a ribbon & reed decoration and further down a small floral garland each side, quite unusual.

The nickel framed glass is of course new, making this a very usable desk-top accessory, clear, undamaged with a good magnification.
Excellent condition measuring 8 3/4" in length and a glass diameter measuring 4".
Item ID: 31707
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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1900s.
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