Beautiful antique desk magnifying glass with a metal frame and a turned dark exotic wood handle, finished with a remarkable figurative finial representing an elephant. The contrast between the dark brown veined wood, the patinated metal, and this sculpted decoration gives the piece a lot of character. Both a utilitarian and decorative object, this magnifying glass evokes the refined reading accessories of the Victorian era, somewhere between a cabinet of curiosities and a scholar's desk. A very decorative piece, ideal for placing on a secretary desk or amidst a collection of antique travel or writing objects.
✦ Provenance: England ✦ Estimated Period: Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: 22.5 x 7.5 cm ✦ Material: Turned exotic wood, silver-plated metal, and glass ✦ Condition: Good overall condition with a beautiful use patina, some signs of age on the metal frame, glass in good condition.
A charming antique desk piece, perfect for a library or a Victorian-inspired cabinet of curiosities.
