Name: Oversized 19th Century Gallery or Magnifying Glass
Price: 3500 USD
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A very large Georgian or Victorian mahogany gallery or magnifying glass. The circular glass within a mahogany frame, the baluster … more A very large Georgian or Victorian mahogany gallery or magnifying glass. The circular glass within a mahogany frame, the baluster handle screwing into a brass bracket in the rim. English, second quarter of the 19th century, possibly earlier.

The gallery glass is a type of magnifying glass that allows for the gentle magnification of a work of art from variable distances. They were especially popular with connoisseurs and collectors in the Regency period. less

Dimensions: 8.25ʺW × 1ʺD × 16.5ʺH

Styles: English Traditional; Victorian; William IV

Period: 19th Century

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Glass; Mahogany

Condition: Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color: Brown

Tear Sheet

Condition Notes: Very good for age Very good for age less

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Anthemion Antiques

Griffin, GA

Oversized 19th Century Gallery or Magnifying Glass

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