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Mid Century Desk Magnifying Glass In Brass Frame

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Mid Century Desk Magnifying Glass In Brass Frame

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DESCRIPTION: Mid-century magnifying glass for a desk featuring a bubble magnifier proper mounted onto a gilt brass frame decorated with ribbed and skirted beads on its five columns.

CIRCA: Mid-20th Century
ORIGIN: Continental
DIMENSIONS: H: 2.75" D: 4"

Provenance: (The Sondra Landy Gross Collection, Great Neck, New York Estate)

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CONDITION: Brass components exhibit mild tarnishing. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

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Mid Century Desk Magnifying Glass In Brass Frame

Name: Mid Century Desk Magnifying Glass In Brass Frame
SKU: 144599412
Price: 500 USD
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