Bidspirit auction | GOLD-MOUNTED MAGNIFYING GLASS WITH JASPER

GOLD-MOUNTED MAGNIFYING GLASS WITH JASPER BODY EUROPE, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY - An elegant cabinet magnifying glass mounted in gold, featuring a cylindrical body clad in polished dark green jasper panels with characteristic natural inclusions. The gold bezel and lens rim are finely finished with reeded and beaded borders, emphasizing the refined silhouette of the object. The handle is formed as an elaborate scroll with pierced ornamental decoration, reflecting the decorative vocabulary of the second half of the 19th century. The harmonious combination of precious metal and ornamental stone endows the magnifying glass with a distinctly aristocratic character, situating it within the tradition of luxury scholarly and bibliophile accessories. Dimensions: Height: 8 cm; Width: 2.5 cm; Depth: 4 cm. Weight: 30 g. Condition: Good condition. Minor surface wear consistent with age. Jasper panels well preserved, gold mounts without deformation or losses. Provenance: Private European collection. Condition : Excellent Warranty : Seller Warranty Material : Gold, Stone, Glass Product sizes : Height - 8cm, Width - 2.5cm, Depth - 4cm Location : Gallery ”Antiqon”, Brivibas street 52, Riga, Latvia Gifts : Cabinet, Gifts for a gentleman Style : Classicism Country : Germany Period : At the turn of 19th -20th century