A charming antique reading magnifying glass with an elegant and ingenious design. Composed of a glass lens set within a folding metal frame, it folds completely flat for storage in its original brown embossed leather case. This type of magnifying glass was often used by readers, antique dealers, botanists, and travelers in an era when close reading or the observation of details required a discreet yet precise tool. Lightweight, functional, and aesthetically pleasing, it remains a beautiful collector's item or a refined piece of equipment.
✦ Origin: France or Central Europe ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900–1915 ✦ Dimensions: 10.5 × 5 cm (unfolded) ✦ Material: Glass, bent steel, embossed leather ✦ Condition: Very good condition, slight traces of verdigris, original case preserved
Small scientific or reading tool – ideal for collectors, lovers of curiosities or historical reenactment.
