The Accessory That Suggests Curiosity, Intellect, and Old-World Charm. An attractive magnifying glass adds a little’ je ne sais quoi’ to a room. It is an accent piece with a blend of form and function. It adds sophistication to a... The post Decorative Magnifying Glasses appeared first on Sharp Eye.
The Accessory That Suggests Curiosity, Intellect, and Old-World Charm.
An attractive magnifying glass adds a little’ je ne sais quoi’ to a room. It is an accent piece with a blend of form and function. It adds sophistication to a stack of books, or a desktop or anything in a library. It symbolizes attention to detail. It is very ‘old world’ while serving as a magnifier when needed. Older one-of-a-kinds can be found in antique and vintage stores. Newer ones are often part of current inventory for a wide variety of ‘home goods’ stores as well as Etsy. They seem to bridge the gap between decoration and usefulness. They carry a sense of purpose while suggesting curiosity and intellect. I have a very pretty magnifying glass someone gave me, and I thought at the time that it was an unusual yet thoughtful present. I can’t tell you how often I grab it to look at something closely, and I love the way it looks next to books on a coffee table.
This is a Gecko magnifying glass with 24k gold plating. It has a 7x magnification and measures 7” long. $165.00.
This magnifier has a twist-and-loop resin handle crafted to look like mahogany. I love the design. It is 5” W x 1” H x 13” L. $80.00.
I thought a modern magnifier should be included for those with contemporary decor. This is a Nikon Loupe S1 4D Magnifier in Blue. It also comes in red, and in three strengths 4D, 8D, and 10D. Very functional and cool looking. $128.48.
A brass 24k gold-plated enamel coral magnifying glass. The brass accents the textured finish. It has 7x magnification. $165.00.
This feather handheld magnifying glass has an antiqued pewter handle in the shape of a bird’s feather. It measures 8.35” x 3.5”. $34.00
This is made of brass with a bronze finish in wide, modern stripes. It is 14.5” H x 6” W x 1.25 D”. $107.00.
I love the whimsy in this magnifying glass. The gold-plated brass crocodile is 7.5” long, and the glass is smooth-edged. $195.00.
This is a magnifying glass made from solid brass with an antique feel. It has a bone handle and is very lightweight. 10” long with a 4” diameter glass. It has a 10X magnification. $18.95.
This is a vintage, pre-owned, magnifying glass with a wood handle from Ebay. The ‘Buy It Now’ cost is $26.68.
This has nautical twisted rope wound around the handle, creating a natural texture. The glass has a 5” diameter and the total length is 11”. $85.00.
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