Antique magnifying glass with carved mother-of-pearl handle

Charming antique reading magnifier with an elegant handle of carved genuine mother-of-pearl, mounted on a patinated metal frame. Its convex lens offers good magnification, ideal for reading small print, observing details, or for use on a collector's desk. The mother-of-pearl handle, with naturally changing iridescent reflections, gives it a lot of finesse and light. A beautiful object, both useful and decorative, typical of refined desk accessories from the late 19th or early 20th century.

✦ Provenance: Europe
✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century
✦ Dimensions: 13.5 x 4.5 cm
✦ Material: Genuine mother-of-pearl, metal, and glass
✦ Condition: Good overall condition with beautiful old patina, slight signs of use on the frame, mother-of-pearl in good condition with well-preserved reflections.

An elegant antique reading accessory, ideal on a desk, in a library, or in a cabinet of curiosities.