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Victorian Silver & Pique Tortoiseshell Desk Magnifying Glass by Thomas Henry Blake, Sheffield 1895
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Victorian Silver & Pique Tortoiseshell Desk Magnifying Glass by Thomas Henry Blake, Sheffield 1895

19th century
Description

This is a very pretty Victorian silver and pique tortoiseshell magnifying glass. The front of the handle inset with pique tortoiseshell decorations depicting musical instruments within ribbon-tied garlands. The back plain silver. Fitted with a 7.5cm diameter steel mount inset with magnifying glass.

Hallmarks:

T.H.B for Thomas Henry Blake (active between 1895 and 1899)

Sheffield Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "c" for 1895.

Condition:

Very good.

Handle in very good condition.

Some minor dings on the side.

Glass with no surface scratching.

Dimensions:

Length 17cm / 6.6 inches.

Glass diameter: 7.5 cm / 3 inches.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA809755
Dealers Internal Reference
JUIN65
Description
This is a very pretty Victorian silver and pique tortoiseshell magnifying glass.
The front of the handle inset with pique tortoiseshell decorations depicting musical instruments within ribbon-tied garlands.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The back plain silver. Fitted with a 7.5cm diameter steel mount inset with magnifying glass.

fig 1. VICTORIAN SILVER & PIQUE TORTOISESHELL DESK MAGNIFYING GLASS BY THOMAS HENRY BLAKE, SHEFFIELD 1895
fig 1. Victorian Silver & Pique Tortoiseshell Desk Magnifying Glass by Thomas Henry Blake, Sheffield 1895

Hallmarks:

T.H.B for Thomas Henry Blake (active between 1895 and 1899)

Sheffield Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "c" for 1895.

Condition:

Very good.

Handle in very good condition.

Some minor dings on the side.

fig 2. VICTORIAN SILVER & PIQUE TORTOISESHELL DESK MAGNIFYING GLASS BY THOMAS HENRY BLAKE, SHEFFIELD 1895
fig 2. Victorian Silver & Pique Tortoiseshell Desk Magnifying Glass by Thomas Henry Blake, Sheffield 1895

Glass with no surface scratching.

Dimensions:

Length 17cm / 6.6 inches.

Glass diameter: 7.5 cm / 3 inches.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

fig 3. VICTORIAN SILVER & PIQUE TORTOISESHELL DESK MAGNIFYING GLASS BY THOMAS HENRY BLAKE, SHEFFIELD 1895
fig 3. Victorian Silver & Pique Tortoiseshell Desk Magnifying Glass by Thomas Henry Blake, Sheffield 1895

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA809755
Dealers Internal Ref
JUIN65
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I VICTORIAN SILVER & PIQUE TORTOISESHELL DESK MAGNIFYING GLASS BY THOMAS HENRY BLAKE, SHEFFIELD 1895

Victorian Silver & Pique Tortoiseshell Desk Magnifying Glass by Thomas Henry Blake, Sheffield 1895

Archive II VICTORIAN SILVER & PIQUE TORTOISESHELL DESK MAGNIFYING GLASS BY THOMAS HENRY BLAKE, SHEFFIELD 1895 View II
Archive III VICTORIAN SILVER & PIQUE TORTOISESHELL DESK MAGNIFYING GLASS BY THOMAS HENRY BLAKE, SHEFFIELD 1895 View III
Archive IV VICTORIAN SILVER & PIQUE TORTOISESHELL DESK MAGNIFYING GLASS BY THOMAS HENRY BLAKE, SHEFFIELD 1895 View IV
Archive V VICTORIAN SILVER & PIQUE TORTOISESHELL DESK MAGNIFYING GLASS BY THOMAS HENRY BLAKE, SHEFFIELD 1895 View V
Archive VI VICTORIAN SILVER & PIQUE TORTOISESHELL DESK MAGNIFYING GLASS BY THOMAS HENRY BLAKE, SHEFFIELD 1895 View VI
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VICTORIAN SILVER & PIQUE TORTOISESHELL DESK MAGNIFYING GLASS BY THOMAS HENRY BLAKE, SHEFFIELD 1895
VICTORIAN SILVER & PIQUE TORTOISESHELL DESK MAGNIFYING GLASS BY THOMAS HENRY BLAKE, SHEFFIELD 1895
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