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Early 19th Century Rosewood Gallery Glass.
ENGLAND, CIRCA 1815.
A large scale magnifying glass, the lens surrounded by a moulded circular border, with a turned handle terminating in a brass ring for hanging.
Hand-held gallery glasses (large magnifying glasses) such as this one were popular during the Regency period and were held at arm's length by the connoisseur or collector to view objects from a considerable distance such as paintings hung high up in densely-hung picture galleries, standing sculptures or books on the upper shelves of a library.
Dimensions
43 x 22.25 cmPrice on application
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Stock number
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The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees