Galerie Delalande Paris

Horn magnifying glass with a ring-shaped grip at the bottom.

It is presented in its original embossed leather case signed “John Stantforth,” most likely the magnifying glass’s first owner.

Condition: good; note a few scratches and chips on the glass.

Dimensions:

- magnifying glass: 8 cm in diameter x 11.5 cm in height

- case: 9.7 cm wide x 13.4 cm high

Made in England circa 1700.

Reference : SAS 162 A

Price on request.

 

Also discover many more antique telescopes and spyglasses in the dedicated section of our French website : « Télescope, longue vue et lorgnette ».

Horn magnifying glass made circa 1700 in its original embossed leather case.
Horn magnifying glass made circa 1700 in its original embossed leather case.
Horn magnifying glass made circa 1700 in its original embossed leather case.
Horn magnifying glass made circa 1700 in its original embossed leather case.
Horn magnifying glass made circa 1700 in its original embossed leather case.
Horn magnifying glass made circa 1700 in its original embossed leather case.
Horn magnifying glass made circa 1700 in its original embossed leather case.