ANTIQUE Brass - Victorian BULLSEYE Condensing Lens / Desktop Magnifying Glass

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ANTIQUE Brass - Victorian BULLSEYE Condensing Lens / Desktop Magnifying Glass:
$312.13

Description:

A fine example of a tallbullseye condensing lens / desktop magnifying glass.

This version features an interesting double elbow joint before the lens.

Similar examples sold at Christies- a set of 5 of these sold for £2,750.

Other examples found in Harry Potters Dumbledores study...

Identifying Marks / Makers Marks:Unsigned, no makers marks.Age / date of manufacture:

Antique, 19th century.

Size:Stem measures16\" tall, arm 4 1/4\" long (screw tightener to first elbow joint), lens 3 1/4\" wide.Condition:Item is in excellent condition, lens looks to be original. Please see images above.

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