![Hermes France Oeil Eye Palladium Plated Brass Magnifying Glass with Box: Hermes France Oeil Eye palladium plated brass magnifying glass with box, circa 1970. Marked "Hermes France" to back edge. With original Hermes box. Weight: Approx. .5 lb Measurements: Approx. magnifyi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6537/330416/178124789_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718052847)
Brass Magnifying Glasses
![Hermes France Oeil Eye Palladium Plated Brass Magnifying Glass with Box: Hermes France Oeil Eye palladium plated brass magnifying glass with box, circa 1970. Marked "Hermes France" to back edge. With original Hermes box. Weight: Approx. .5 lb Measurements: Approx. magnifyi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6537/330416/178124789_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718052847)
![D. MCGREGOR & CO. CASED BRASS OCTANT: 19th c. Marine Octant by Scottish maker D. McGregor & Co. of Glasgow and Greenock, brass frame with seven sunshades, mirror, telescope and magnifying glass; in a dovetailed fitted mahogany case, engra](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331422/178763177_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716928066)
![Brass Starfish Magnifying Glass Desk Hand Lens: 7" Long x 3" Wide glass Nice reproduction of an antique Magnifying glass with a cast brass starfish handle. Magnifying glasses like this were used in the 18th and 19th century due to the poor lighting](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332836/179636011_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
![Brass Magnifying glass Hand Lens: Antique Style Brass Framed Fur Trade Burning Glass Magnifying Description 4 1/2" Long x 2 1/4" Wide Nice reproduction of an antique referenced in several antique reference books. See "Fur Trade Optics](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332836/179636002_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
![Brass Pocket Folding Optical Glass Magnifying Lens Loupe: 3" at its longest closed ...5 1/4" at its longest open Nice reproduction of an antique brass flip out Magnification glass or lens. Magnifying glasses like this were used in the 18th and 19th century d](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332836/179635967_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
![Brass Pocket Folding Optical Glass Magnifying Lens Loupe: 5 1/4" at its longest 2" wide Nice reproduction of an antique brass flip out Magnification glass or lens. Magnifying glasses like this were used in the 18th and 19th century due to the poor lighting a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332836/179635712_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
![1 3/4" Brass Magnifying Glass Necklace: 1-3/4" 20" hanging height 37" long chain The 1-3/4" Magnifying Glass on Necklace is a captivating antique reproduction piece that combines elegance and functionality in a single accessory. This intric](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332836/179635833_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
![Brass Magnifying Glass "Bausche & Laurance": 8" Long x 3 1/4" Wide Wonderful reproduction vintage brass magnifying glass. Around the edge of the magnifying glass it says "Bausche & Laurance Glassgow G Britian Sr. No. 24526". Nice heavy quality p](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331795/178979868_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530554)
![Brass Magnifying glass Hand Lens: Antique Style Brass Framed Fur Trade Burning Glass Magnifying Description 4 1/2" Long x 2 1/4" Wide Nice reproduction of an antique referenced in several antique reference books. See "Fur Trade Optics](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331795/178980129_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530554)
![1 3/4" Brass Magnifying Glass Necklace: 1-3/4" 20" hanging height 37" long chain The 1-3/4" Magnifying Glass on Necklace is a captivating antique reproduction piece that combines elegance and functionality in a single accessory. This intric](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331795/178979954_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530554)
![Brass Magnifying Glass "London 1941": 5 3/8" Long x 2 1/4" Wide Wonderful reproduction vintage brass magnifying glass. Around the edge of the magnifying glass it says "Henry Hughes Son ltd London 1941". Nice heavy quality piece all solid](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332836/179635888_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
![7" Brass Seahorse Magnifying Glass Desk Hand Lens: The 7" long x 3" wide glass reproduction of an antique magnifying glass with a cast brass seahorse handle is a stunning piece that harks back to the 18th and 19th centuries. During this era, magnifyin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332836/179635829_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
![Brass Magnifying Glass "Bausche & Laurance": 8" Long x 3 1/4" Wide Wonderful reproduction vintage brass magnifying glass. Around the edge of the magnifying glass it says "Bausche & Laurance Glassgow G Britian Sr. No. 24526". Nice heavy quality p](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332836/179635750_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
![Magnifying Glass Brass w Wood Turned Hand Lens Desktop Box: Description Box is 10 1/2" wide x 5 1/4" Mag Glass is 5x magnification 4" Wide 9" Long Nice reproduction of an antique Magnifying glass with wood box. Magnifying glasses like this were used in the 18t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331795/178980091_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530554)
![Small Round Brass Heavy Magnifying Glass Desktop Lens: Vintage Antique Style Solid Brass Heavy Glass Magnifying Desktop Lens Description 2" 1/8" Wide x 1 1/8" High Nice reproduction of an antique magnifying lens. Nice heavy quality thick glass. This piece](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331795/178980161_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530554)
![Brass Starfish Magnifying Glass Desk Hand Lens: 7" Long x 3" Wide glass Nice reproduction of an antique Magnifying glass with a cast brass starfish handle. Magnifying glasses like this were used in the 18th and 19th century due to the poor lighting](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331795/178980139_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530554)
![Brass Pocket Folding Optical Glass Magnifying Lens Loupe: 3" at its longest closed ...5 1/4" at its longest open Nice reproduction of an antique brass flip out Magnification glass or lens. Magnifying glasses like this were used in the 18th and 19th century d](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331795/178980094_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530554)
![5 1/2" Brass Octopus Magnifying Glass Desk Hand Lens: The 5 1/2" long x 3 1/4" wide glass reproduction of an antique magnifying glass is a stunning piece that harks back to the 18th and 19th centuries. During this era, magnifying glasses were essential t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332836/179635776_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
![Magnifying Glass Brass w Wood Turned Hand Lens Desktop Box: Description Box is 10 1/2" wide x 5 1/4" Mag Glass is 5x magnification 4" Wide 9" Long Nice reproduction of an antique Magnifying glass with wood box. Magnifying glasses like this were used in the 18t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332836/179635964_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
![Brass Magnifying Glass "London 1941": 5 3/8" Long x 2 1/4" Wide Wonderful reproduction vintage brass magnifying glass. Around the edge of the magnifying glass it says "Henry Hughes Son ltd London 1941". Nice heavy quality piece all solid](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331795/178980011_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530554)
![5 1/2" Brass Octopus Magnifying Glass Desk Hand Lens: The 5 1/2" long x 3 1/4" wide glass reproduction of an antique magnifying glass is a stunning piece that harks back to the 18th and 19th centuries. During this era, magnifying glasses were essential t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331795/178979895_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530554)
![Brass Chart Map Glass Magnifying Desk Lens Magnifier w Box: Glass is 1 7/8" Wide x 2" High,.. adjustable to 2 1/2" box is 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" Nice reproduction of an antique magnifying lens. Nice heavy quality thick glass. This piece slides along the surf](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331795/178980140_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530554)
![7" Brass Seahorse Magnifying Glass Desk Hand Lens: The 7" long x 3" wide glass reproduction of an antique magnifying glass with a cast brass seahorse handle is a stunning piece that harks back to the 18th and 19th centuries. During this era, magnifyin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331795/178979950_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530554)
![Brass Pocket Folding Optical Glass Magnifying Lens Loupe: 5 1/4" at its longest 2" wide Nice reproduction of an antique brass flip out Magnification glass or lens. Magnifying glasses like this were used in the 18th and 19th century due to the poor lighting a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331795/178979828_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530554)
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George III brass mortar leads our five auction highlights
George III Brass Mortar by Jan Verbruggen, $77,975 STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET, U.K. – Sending the old year out with a bang, a George III brass mortar by Jan Verbruggen hammered for £49,000 and sold for £61,250 ($77,975) with buyer’s premium at Sworders on December 13. The rare example of British military ordnance from the time of the American Revolutionary War was estimated […]
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Mamluk 14th-century brass candlestick lit up Leland Little, selling for $125K
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Furniture Specific: Brass with class
In the last few months I have been fortunate enough to attend several high-end antique shows, cover some good auctions and visit a well-known museum with a wonderful collection of 18th- and 19th-century American furniture treasures. And while it is fun to sort of let yourself go and just be amazed at all the great […]