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Antique Magnifying Glass, English, Brass, Optical Reading Aid, Edwardian, C.1910
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Antique Magnifying Glass, English, Brass, Optical Reading Aid, Edwardian, C.1910

1900 - 1920
Description

This is an antique magnifying glass. An English, brass optical reading aid, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Perfect for the study or nook, with useful magnification of smaller print

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

Lightly polished brass form presents bright golden tones

Superb optical glass, with captivating blue depths

Achieves focus at an approximate distance of 22cm (8.75'')

This is a delightful antique magnifying glass, with a quality glass element and set within a tactile brass frame. A treat for the avid reader. Delivered polished and ready to use.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 10.5cm (4.25'')

Max Depth: 4cm (1.5'')

Max Height: 23cm (9'')

Glass Diameter: 10cm (4'')

Approximate Focus Distance: 22cm (8.75'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA977707
Dealers Internal Reference
18.9178
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Description
This is an antique magnifying glass. An English, brass optical reading aid, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Perfect for the study or nook, with useful magnification of smaller print

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

fig 1. Antique Magnifying Glass, English, Brass, Optical Reading Aid, Edwardian, C.1910
fig 1. Antique Magnifying Glass, English, Brass, Optical Reading Aid, Edwardian, C.1910

Lightly polished brass form presents bright golden tones

Superb optical glass, with captivating blue depths

Achieves focus at an approximate distance of 22cm (8.75'')

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This is a delightful antique magnifying glass, with a quality glass element and set within a tactile brass frame.
London Fine Antiques

A treat for the avid reader. Delivered polished and ready to use.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 10.5cm (4.25'')

Max Depth: 4cm (1.5'')

Max Height: 23cm (9'')

Glass Diameter: 10cm (4'')

Approximate Focus Distance: 22cm (8.75'')

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA977707
Dealers Internal Ref
18.9178
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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