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Small Round Brass Heavy Magnifying Glass Desktop Lens

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Small Round Brass Heavy Magnifying Glass Desktop Lens

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2" 1/8" Wide x 1 1/8" High
Nice reproduction of an antique magnifying lens. Nice heavy quality thick glass. This piece slides along the surface and magnifies quite well.
Magnifying glasses like this were used in the 18th and 19th century due to the poor lighting and eyesight.

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