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Brass Hand Magnifying Glass, Vintage
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular brass hand magnifying glass, vintage Dimensions : Dial 10 x 5 x 2 cm Handle 13 x
Category

20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Natural Burl Wood Magnifier
Located in Montreal, QC
Unique desk or tabletop hand magnifying glass featuring a large round looking glass mounted to a
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Natural Burl Wood Magnifier
Natural Burl Wood Magnifier
H 9.5 in W 3 in D 1 in
19th Century Chinese Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass, circa 1880
Located in Central England, GB
designed hand magnifying glass dates to circa 1880 and was made in China. The beautiful silver frame that
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Vintage Silver Plate Hand Held Magnifying Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A substantial, silver plated hand-held magnifying glass, circa 1980s. Perfect for the desk top or
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown International Style Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Hand Held Magnifying Glass with Faceted Glass Handle
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Hand Held Magnifying Glass with Faceted Glass Handle A lovely piece for your study in good
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Glass

Victorian Style Magnifying Glass
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a round magnifying glass with long handle. The magnifying glass is enframed in gilt metal
Category

20th Century Unknown Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Victorian Style Magnifying Glass
Victorian Style Magnifying Glass
H 12.75 in W 4 in D 2 in
Magnifying Vanity Mirror in Glass
By EXPERIMENTAL
Located in Riga, LV
Magnifying vanity or make-up mirror in white tinted glass Handcrafted by a team of skilled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Table Mirrors

Materials

Blown Glass, Mirror

Magnifying Vanity Mirror in Glass
Magnifying Vanity Mirror in Glass
H 5.91 in W 6.89 in D 5.52 in
Charles Hollis Jones Magnifying Vessel
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of vintage Charles Hollis Jones magnifying covered vessels in Lucite and nickel finish
Category

20th Century American Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Nickel

Karl Springer Rare Mounted Magnifying Lens, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare adjustable magnifying lens with beautifully crafted mount in polished chrome and brass by Karl
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome, Brass

Hermes Vintage Leather and Bronze Desk Magnifying Glass
By Hermès
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage Hermes Leather and Bronze Desk Magnifying Glass Elegant gilt bronze magnifying glass with
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Gold Single Monocle Magnifyer Opening into a Lorgnette
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully decorative single monocle or magnifying glass that easily opens to become a Lorgnette
Category

Antique 19th Century Art Deco Antiquities

Materials

Gold

20th Century Italian Big Sterling Silver Magnifying Lens
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Large, completely handmade, sterling silver magnifying lens Perfect for a prestigious desk. The
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1990s Italian Other Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Brass Frame Desk Magnifying Glass with Horn Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Horn Handle desk style magnifying glass with brass framework and stem. The horn is quite
Category

20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Fancy Silver Plate Edwardian Magnifying Glass, ca. 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is magnifying glass is about the highest quality example you can find. Silver plate over
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Decorative Silver Plated Magnify Glass and Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine silver plated desk set consists of a magnify glass and letter opener. These sets were
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Illuminated and Magnifying vanity Mirror
Located in New York, NY
with a magnifying mirror. The front of the base lights up and the rest of the base and mirror fittings
Category

Vintage 1930s Table Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Bronze Magnifying Glass w/ Art Nouveau Nude, ca. 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
This lovely high quality magnifying glass makes a perfect piece for the art nouveau lover, or
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Karl Springer Rare Large Illuminating Vanity Magnifying Mirror, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Meticulously crafted extra large adjustable illuminating magnifying mirror in polished steel and
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Steel

Large European 1930's Nautical Map Reader Magnifying Glass
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This European set of two nautical magnifying glass map-readers are quite unusual and rarely found
Category

Vintage 1930s German Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Essenze Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Set by Nino Basso
By Nino Basso, Design Center 1991
Located in Milan, IT
and magnifying lens set distinguished by its funktional line combined with luxury handle made of solid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Wooden and Brass Square Faced Magnifying Glass with Nautical Symbol
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique Hand crafted magnifying glass from the 20th Century. The viewing glass is square with a
Category

20th Century American Classical Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Rare Adjustable Magnifying Lens in Polished Chrome 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare adjustable magnifying lens with beautifully crafted mount in polished chrome by Karl Springer
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

English Art Nouveau Sheffield Sterling Silver Mounted Large Magnifying Glass
Located in New York, NY
embraced in scrolls, this magnifying glass has its handle in Sheffield sterling silver with maker's marks
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories

Materials

Stainless Steel, Silver

19th Century French Pewter Magnifying Glass with Laurel Leaf Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant and unusual, antique magnifying glass was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1870. The
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Antique Late 19th Century French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Pewter

Extra Large Antique Mounted Magic Lantern Condensing / Magnifying / Optical Lens
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful early 20th century magic lantern lens. It does not matter what the reason is why you like the look and feel or the history of these special lenses. Your fascination could ...
Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Historical American Civil War Era Wire Frame Magnifying Eye Glass Spectacles
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A delicate pair of handmade magnifying wire rim eye glasses from the American Civil War era, circa
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Collection of Seven 19th Century English Brass Magnifying Glasses on Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
This captivating set of seven 19th century English brass magnifying glasses is a testament to the
Category

Antique 19th Century English Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique English Mammoth Map or Library Magnifying Glass, circa 1930
Located in Bath, GB
Wow, you need to hands to lift this mammoth magnifying glass, a great look for the library and a
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique Hand Painted French Oval Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Hand Painted French Oval Mirror with beveled glass is perfect for any room, powder room, or
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Hand Painted French Oval Mirror
Antique Hand Painted French Oval Mirror
H 34 in W 26.5 in D 1.5 in
3 Stripe Hand Tufted Rug
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
stripes. From there we imagined how “snippets” of the rug could be extracted and magnified to create
Category

2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

3 Stripe Hand Tufted Rug
3 Stripe Hand Tufted Rug
W 72 in L 108 in
Snap Shot Hand Tufted Carpet
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
stripes. From there we imagined how “snippets” of the rug could be extracted and magnified to create
Category

2010s Indian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Antique Huge Hand Carved Folk Art Rabbit, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
, and heavily hand carved charming erect rabbit measuring 21 inches tall and 9 inches wide- one of the
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wavy Rug Jewel Hand Tufted Carpet
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. From there we imagined how “snippets” of the rug could be extracted and magnified to create separate
Category

2010s Indian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wavy Rug Brite Hand Tufted Carpet
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. From there we imagined how “snippets” of the rug could be extracted and magnified to create separate
Category

2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Wavy Rug Desert Hand Tufted Carpet
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. From there we imagined how “snippets” of the rug could be extracted and magnified to create separate
Category

2010s Indian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Flemish Hand-Woven "Feuilles De Choux" Tapestry, Silk and Wool
Located in Firenze, FI
area of ??these leaves closely or with a magnifying glass. A small red frame above and below, a
Category

Antique 16th Century Belgian Renaissance Tapestries

Materials

Silk, Wool

Minton Hand Painted Small Jardiniere or Cachepot
By Minton
Located in East Geelong, VIC
medallion decorated with hand painted scenes and ringed with hand tooled gilding. It stands on four square
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Earthenware

Highland Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool by Vivienne Westwood
By The Rug Company, Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
subverts the traditional motif: the dimensions of the tartan are magnified, to give an oversized graphic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Tibetan Marble Floral Hand Knotted Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Tibetan marble floral hand knotted wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 9'0" × 12'0
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Clear Urchin Elbow Sconce, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
pattern to be magnified. Hand blown and shaped in lead free crystal. No molds are used, and each glass
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Nevada Crystal T-Light Holder, Hand-Sculpted Contemporary Crystal
By Reflections Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Nevada crystal T-light holder, hand-sculpted contemporary crystal Decorative vase Hand-sculpted
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

Texas Amber Crystal T-Light, Hand-Sculpted Contemporary Crystal
By Reflections Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Texas amber crystal T-light, hand-sculpted contemporary crystal Decorative vase Hand-sculpted in
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

Happy Elbow Wall Sconce, Hand Blown Clear Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
pattern to be magnified. Hand blown and shaped in lead free crystal. No molds are used, and each glass
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Mid 20th Century Hermes Silver Gilt Hand Mirror Paris Circa 1950
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
A Mid 20th century boxed Silver gilt Hermes hand mirror Marked Paris Date Circa 1950. This
Category

Mid-20th Century French More Mirrors

Materials

Silver

Barnacle Cone Elbow Wall Sconce, Hand Blown Clear Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
pattern to be magnified. Hand blown and shaped in lead free crystal. No molds are used, and each glass
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Brass, Nickel

Pair of Mid Century Modern Brass / Copper Star Sconces, Olympia, Hand Hammered
By Mark Brazier-Jones
Located in Stamford, CT
hand hammered copper and steel Olympia wall sconces each having a starburst frame flanking a magnifying
Category

Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Bubble Square Elbow Wall Sconce, Hand Blown Clear Bubble Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
pattern to be magnified. Hand blown and shaped in lead free crystal. No molds are used, and each glass
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Bubble Round Elbow Sconce, Hand Blown Clear Glass with Bubbles - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
pattern to be magnified. Hand blown and shaped in lead free crystal. No molds are used, and each glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Woven Study - L'Anis by Pierre Marie - Tapisserie d'Aubusson
By Pierre Marie
Located in PARIS, FR
Woven study, Aubusson tapestry in wool and silk hand-woven on the looms of the Manufacture Robert
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Woven Study - La Vanille by Pierre Marie - Tapisserie d'Aubusson
By Pierre Marie
Located in PARIS, FR
Woven study, Aubusson tapestry in wool and silk hand-woven on the looms of the Manufacture Robert
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Woven Study - Le Genièvre by Pierre Marie - Tapisserie d'Aubusson
By Pierre Marie
Located in PARIS, FR
Woven study, Aubusson tapestry in wool and silk hand-woven on the looms of the Manufacture Robert
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Woven Study - Le Clou de Girofle by Pierre Marie - Tapisserie d'Aubusson
By Pierre Marie
Located in PARIS, FR
Woven study, Aubusson tapestry in wool and silk hand-woven on the looms of the Manufacture Robert
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Woven Study - La Cannelle by Pierre Marie - Tapisserie d'Aubusson
By Pierre Marie
Located in PARIS, FR
Woven study, Aubusson tapestry in wool and silk hand-woven on the looms of the Manufacture Robert
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Restored French Louis XV Loveseat: A Blend of Elegance & Comfort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
magnified by the sumptuous grey-blue velvet upholstery, elegantly framed by double piping details, creating
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Louis XVI Loveseats

Materials

Lacquer, Wood, Fabric, Feathers, Foam, Velvet, Upholstery

Silver Stallion Wood, Tooled Leather, Polished Steel Desk Clock
By Steven Handelman
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
down to the next generation. The carved leather insert was crafted by hand with the use of a magnifying
Category

20th Century American American Classical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Iron

Pair 19th Century Country French Louis XVI Painted Nightstands
Located in Dallas, TX
, and enhances the fine carved detail to magnify the visual allure. Circa 1890s Each measures 30 H x
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Night Stands

Materials

Oak

19th Century Antique English Georg III Mahogany Barometer
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Torricellian tube. To magnify the motion of the mercury, the barometer has a large bulb on the upper surface
Category

Antique 1810s English George III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Essenze Desk Accessories Set by Nino Basso
By Design Center 1991, Nino Basso
Located in Milan, IT
line combined with solid hand-turned high-class wood. A special gift set, with letter-opener
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Invisible Grey Marble "Meteorite" design by Giò Pozzi for Officina della Scala
Located in Milano, IT
the complexity of marble with the strictness of steel. These marble meteors magnify the spaces. Colors
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

PythonBlack Granite I "Meteorite" design by Giò Pozzi for Officina della Scala
Located in Milano, IT
the complexity of marble with the strictness of steel. These marble meteors magnify the spaces. Colors
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Granite, Stainless Steel

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Hand Magnifyer For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the hand magnifyer you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A hand magnifyer — often made from metal, glass and bone — can elevate any home. Find 20 options for an antique or vintage hand magnifyer now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect hand magnifyer — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each hand magnifyer bearing Victorian, Art Deco or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one hand magnifyer that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cartier, EXPERIMENTAL and Georg Jensen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Hand Magnifyer?

Prices for a hand magnifyer start at $175 and top out at $2,750 with the average selling for $565.