Large Brass Angle-Poise Library Magnifying Glass, c.1910 Regency

Large Brass Angle-Poise Library Magnifying Glass, c.1910 RegencyA brass angle poise library magnifying glass of good prorportions, c. 1910. The weighted domed base supports two adjustable stems and terminates in a large brass rimmed magnifying lens. The angle poise has various knocks and repairs from its years of use. The stem has been historically re soldered to the base and the leather underside of the base is fraying to the extremities. The magnifier lens ball joint is seized. The adjustable stem and keys work

Diameter at widest point: 5

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There is some wear the to the gilt in places but overall the wine glasses remain in an excellent condition with no chips or cracks

There is some denting in places to the edges of the silver lid (please see photographs)

The mirror plate is original and shows some tarnish commensurate with age but not excessively so

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All pages remain clean

Weight (including matchbox): 14

The bucket has a wonderful patina throughout

The work is in excellent condition throughout

All board edges also bear gilt decoration

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