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Code 715
EUR 500.00
In stock
1778925531Code 715 Magnifying GlassBrass magnifying glass with a carved ebony handle.
English Victorian manufacture, second half of the 19th century.
Dimensions: 4.5 x 2.5 x 16 cm – 1.8 x 1 x 5.9 in
Table magnifiers have a history intertwined with science, art, and human curiosity.
During the Middle Ages, monks and scholars began using polished beryl reading stones to facilitate the transcription of manuscripts, and it was precisely this need for precision that led to the development of fixed supports that allowed hands-free reading.
With the invention of movable type printing in the 15th century, the demand for optical instruments grew exponentially, leading to the creation of increasingly elaborate wood and metal frames capable of supporting heavy glass lenses on stable bases.
During the Victorian era, the table magnifying glass became a prestigious object and an indispensable accessory for stamp collectors, watchmakers, and naturalists, transforming from a simple functional instrument into a refined decorative element, often made with bases of marble, brass, ivory, and ebony.
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Italy: delivering on the average in 24 h.
Europe: delivering on the average in 2/3 weekdays.
Other countries: delivering on the average in 5 weekdays; custom duties charged to the buyer.
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