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Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Magnifying Glass by the Adie Brothers, Birmingham 1937
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Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Magnifying Glass by the Adie Brothers, Birmingham 1937

1920 - 1940
Sold 27 May 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Magnifying Glass by the Adie Brothers, Birmingham 1937” 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 is a very pretty medium to small desk magnifying glass. It has silver mounted pale lilac guilloche enamel handle, a very desirable colour. The sunburst engine-turned enamel inset present on both sides of the handle. Mounted with a 5cm diameter steel mount inset with magnifying glass.

Hallmarks:

A Bros for the Adie Brothers.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "N" for 1937.

Condition:

Very good.

Handle in excellent condition.

Glass with no surface scratching.

No loss to the enamel.

Dimensions:

Length 10cm / 4 inches.

Glass diameter: 4 cm / 1.6 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £40.00

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

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

Physical Dimensions
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Art Deco Magnifying Glass to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1215372
Dealers Internal Reference
MAI73
Description
This is a very pretty medium to small desk magnifying glass. It has silver mounted pale lilac guilloche enamel handle, a very desirable colour. The sunburst engine-turned enamel inset present on both sides of the handle. Mounted with a 5cm diameter steel mount inset with magnifying glass.
fig 1. An Art Deco sterling silver magnifying glass featuring a pink guilloche enamel handle.
fig 1. Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Magnifying Glass by the Adie Brothers, Birmingham 1937

Hallmarks:

A Bros for the Adie Brothers.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "N" for 1937.

Condition:

Very good.

Handle in excellent condition.

Glass with no surface scratching.

No loss to the enamel.

fig 2. An Art Deco sterling silver magnifying glass featuring a pink guilloche enamel handle.
fig 2. Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Magnifying Glass by the Adie Brothers, Birmingham 1937

Dimensions:

Length 10cm / 4 inches.

Glass diameter: 4 cm / 1.6 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

fig 3. An Art Deco sterling silver magnifying glass featuring a pink guilloche enamel handle.
fig 3. Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Magnifying Glass by the Adie Brothers, Birmingham 1937

Postage USA (including US import duties): £40.00

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.

Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Art Deco Magnifying Glass to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1215372
Dealers Internal Ref
MAI73
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Archive I An Art Deco sterling silver magnifying glass featuring a pink guilloche enamel handle. SOLD27 MAY 26

Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Magnifying Glass by the Adie Brothers, Birmingham 1937

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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
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Verified Since Jun 2009
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An Art Deco sterling silver magnifying glass featuring a pink guilloche enamel handle.
ART DECO SILVER & GUILLOCHE ENAMEL MAGNIFYING GLASS BY THE ADIE BROTHERS, BIRMINGHAM 1937
Ref: SA1215372
An Art Deco sterling silver magnifying glass featuring a pink guilloche enamel handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMagnifying Glasses
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSilver, Glass, Enamel
  • ColourPink
  • MotifsGuilloche enamel pattern, Engine-turned radiating design, Circular glass lens
  • SizeW 5 cm (2 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Art Deco is a design movement that originated in Paris during the 1910s and reached its height of popularity in the 1920s and 1930s, characterised by sleek geometric shapes, streamlined forms, and modern materials.

Art Deco silversmiths frequently utilised sterling silver combined with decorative techniques such as engine-turned guilloche enamel, bakelite, and inlaid gemstones to create high-contrast geometric patterns.

Authentic pieces typically feature proper hallmarks stamped into the metal indicating the makers mark, assay office, and date letter, alongside hand-applied enamel with natural age-related crazing or micro-wear.

Antique desk accessories can be displayed thoughtfully on a home office desk, bookshelf, or coffee table tray to add a layer of historical texture and refined craftsmanship to contemporary spaces.

Silver should be cleaned gently with a non-abrasive specialist cloth to preserve hallmarks, while enamel surfaces must be kept away from direct sunlight, extreme heat, and harsh chemical solvents to prevent fading and cracking.
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