rare antique abalone shell handled magnifying glass c1900

Description

I have had several of these magnifying glasses with Mother of Pearl handles but it is rare to find one in richly coloured Abalone shell like this one.
Beautiful quality with a screwed construction and having been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory, dating to c.1890/1900.
A wonderful desk accessory in superb condition measuring 7 1/4" x 3" x 1/2".
Item: 44290
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Dimensions

Height = 18.4 cm (7")
Width = 7.6 cm (3")
Depth = 1.3 cm (1")

Rare Antique Abalone Shell Handled Magnifying Glass c.1900

Price

SOLD

Item Ref

44290

Description

I have had several of these magnifying glasses with Mother of Pearl handles but it is rare to find one in richly coloured Abalone shell like this one.
Beautiful quality with a screwed construction and having been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory, dating to c.1890/1900.
A wonderful desk accessory in superb condition measuring 7 1/4" x 3" x 1/2".
Item: 44290
FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK
FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England
Internal Ref: 44290

Dimensions

Height = 18.4 cm (7")
Width = 7.6 cm (3")
Depth = 1.3 cm (1")

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