Brass Vintage Adjustable Standing Magnifying Glass acorns original to the piece

original to the piece

and charcoal

The handle is perfectly worn and weathered

” “the sweet symbol of a high and elaborate civilization

with a wonderful decorative

Brass Vintage Adjustable Standing Magnifying Glass acorns original to the pieceI found this standing magnifying glass buried deep in the basement at the estate sale of an avid collector (approaching hoarder) especially of Victoriana. I don't think it's especially old, but I can just picture him sitting at his work table using it to examine and perhaps tinker old watches, stamps, toys and much beyond. It's a useful one, with screws at three different points for precisely adjusting the height and angle of the lens, all of which