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Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Magnifying Glass by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1923
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Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Magnifying Glass by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1923

1900 - 1920
Sold 6 April 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Magnifying Glass by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1923” found a buyer.

It was listed by Julie Cartwright Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

This exquisite silver and guilloche enamel desk magnifying glass bears the marks of the renowned Henry Matthews. It is decorated on both sides, always a sign of quality. The primrose yelow guilloche enamel handle with an exquisite engraved silver border. The hallmarked ferrule with a 5cm diameter steel mount inset with a magnifying glass.

Hallmarks:

HM for Henry Matthews.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "y" for 1923.

Condition:

Very good.

Handle in very good condition.

Glass with no surface scratching.

No loss to the enamel.

Hallmarks somewhat faint but identifiable.

Dimensions:

Length 15.5cm / 6 inches.

Glass diameter: 6 cm / 2.2 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
15.5cm (6.10")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Art Deco Magnifying Glass to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1132571
Dealers Internal Reference
MARS76
Description
This exquisite silver and guilloche enamel desk magnifying glass bears the marks of the renowned Henry Matthews. It is decorated on both sides, always a sign of quality. The primrose yelow guilloche enamel handle with an exquisite engraved silver border. The hallmarked ferrule with a 5cm diameter steel mount inset with a magnifying glass.
fig 1. An antique silver and yellow guilloche enamel magnifying glass featuring an ornate handle and a circular glass lens.
fig 1. Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Magnifying Glass by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1923

Hallmarks:

HM for Henry Matthews.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "y" for 1923.

Condition:

Very good.

Handle in very good condition.

Glass with no surface scratching.

No loss to the enamel.

Hallmarks somewhat faint but identifiable.

fig 2. An antique silver and yellow guilloche enamel magnifying glass featuring an ornate handle and a circular glass lens.
fig 2. Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Magnifying Glass by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1923

Dimensions:

Length 15.5cm / 6 inches.

Glass diameter: 6 cm / 2.2 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.

fig 3. An antique silver and yellow guilloche enamel magnifying glass featuring an ornate handle and a circular glass lens.
fig 3. Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Magnifying Glass by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1923

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
15.5cm (6.10")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Art Deco Magnifying Glass to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1132571
Dealers Internal Ref
MARS76
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Julie Cartwright Antiques

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An antique silver and yellow guilloche enamel magnifying glass featuring an ornate handle and a circular glass lens.
ART DECO SILVER & GUILLOCHE ENAMEL MAGNIFYING GLASS BY HENRY MATTHEWS, BIRMINGHAM 1923
Ref: SA1132571
An antique silver and yellow guilloche enamel magnifying glass featuring an ornate handle and a circular glass lens.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSterling silver, enamel, glass
  • ColourSilver and yellow
  • MotifsGuilloche enamel pattern, Scrollwork border, Circular glass lens
  • SizeH 15.5 cm (6 in) x W 6 cm (2 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Art Deco, emerging in the 1920s and 1930s, is characterised by sleek geometric shapes, stylised motifs, and a combination of traditional and industrial materials like silver, glass, and enamel.

High-end antique magnifiers typically feature sterling silver frames and handles, often embellished with translucent guilloche enamel or mother-of-pearl, fitted with optical-grade glass lenses.

Authentic pieces bear official hallmarks stamped into the metal, which include a makers mark, a standard mark indicating metal purity, a city assay office mark, and a date letter corresponding to the year of testing.

These pieces function well as decorative objects when placed atop a stack of coffee table books, styled on a home office desk, or displayed on a mantelpiece tray to add metallic texture and historical interest.

Silver should be cleaned gently with a specialist microfibre polishing cloth to preserve the patina, avoiding harsh abrasive dips that can damage delicate enamel surfaces.
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