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Early Nineteenth Century Meniscus Lens Gallery Glass or Library Glass
Jason Clarke Antiques
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Early Nineteenth Century Meniscus Lens Gallery Glass or Library Glass

19th century
Description

For sale, a very large early Nineteenth Century Gallery Glass or Library Glass

A really interesting example, expertly fashioned from a single piece of mahogany with no joins between the handle and the lens bezel. In differentiation from the normal bi-convex lens this has a huge eight inch convex-concave or meniscus lens retained against the body by means of a circular mahogany slip fitted on top of the lens after it has been inserted into the one piece body.

An unusual but effective method of construction which gives the piece a rather “looking glass” aesthetic

One of the largest of its type that I have handled measuring ten inches in diameter and with the unusual construction and lens combination, a really interesting variation. The lens remains in fantastic condition.

A very imposing magnifier which would have been used in either a library or gallery setting to allow closer visual inspection.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Jason Clarke Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

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SA830090
Description
For sale, a very large early Nineteenth Century Gallery Glass or Library Glass
“
A really interesting example, expertly fashioned from a single piece of mahogany with no joins between the handle and the lens bezel.
Jason Clarke Antiques

In differentiation from the normal bi-convex lens this has a huge eight inch convex-concave or meniscus lens retained against the body by means of a circular mahogany slip fitted on top of the lens after it has been inserted into the one piece body.

fig 1. Early Nineteenth Century Meniscus Lens Gallery Glass or Library Glass
fig 1. Early Nineteenth Century Meniscus Lens Gallery Glass or Library Glass

An unusual but effective method of construction which gives the piece a rather “looking glass” aesthetic

One of the largest of its type that I have handled measuring ten inches in diameter and with the unusual construction and lens combination, a really interesting variation. The lens remains in fantastic condition.

A very imposing magnifier which would have been used in either a library or gallery setting to allow closer visual inspection.

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Jason Clarke Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA830090
Jason Clarke Antiques
Jason Clarke Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2015
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Jason Clarke Antiques

Jason Clarke Antiques
Telephone 07815 046645
Location
Newbury
Berkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jclarke
Verified Since Jul 2015
Items For Sale 80
Items Sold 607
Jason Clarke Antiques
Jason Clarke Antiques
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Location: Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom
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Early Nineteenth Century Meniscus Lens Gallery Glass or Library Glass
Early Nineteenth Century Meniscus Lens Gallery Glass or Library Glass
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Early Nineteenth Century Meniscus Lens Gallery Glass or Library Glass
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