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Antique Georgian Viewing/magnifying Glass
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Antique Georgian Viewing/magnifying Glass

18th century
Sold 29 September 2021 · Opus Antiques
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Description

This is a Georgian gentleman’s treen library & gallery magnifying glass with a turned handle and a lovely reeded circular frame. There are brass fixing attachments where the handle attaches to the frame. This type of magnifying glass was used to inspect paintings amongst other things and is often referred to as a viewing glass. It has at some stage had the glass replaced, many examples do and is in full working order.

It measures 33cm l x 16cm w x 2cm d.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA786675
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Description
This is a Georgian gentleman’s treen library & gallery magnifying glass with a turned handle and a lovely reeded circular frame. There are brass fixing attachments where the handle attaches to the frame.
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This type of magnifying glass was used to inspect paintings amongst other things and is often referred to as a viewing glass.
Opus Antiques

It has at some stage had the glass replaced, many examples do and is in full working order.

It measures 33cm l x 16cm w x 2cm d.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA786675
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Opus Antiques

Opus Antiques
Telephone 07941 285 532
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North Devon
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/opusantiques
Verified Since Oct 2014
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Items Sold 2,404
Opus Antiques
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Antique Georgian Viewing/Magnifying Glass
Antique Georgian Viewing/Magnifying Glass
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Antique Georgian Viewing/Magnifying Glass
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  • Period18th century
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 16 cm (6 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)
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