Bidspirit auction | Vintage Horn-Handled Magnifying Glass

Vintage Horn-Handled Magnifying Glass - A traditional handheld magnifying glass comprising a circular glass lens held in a polished white metal frame. The mount is joined to the handle by a decorative baluster-shaped collar and a stepped metal ferrule. The handle is fashioned from a section of natural curved horn, polished to a smooth finish and displaying dark colouration with lighter interior striations. This style is characteristic of desk and library accessories produced from the late 19th through to the mid-20th century. No maker marks or hallmarks are visible on the metal components.