Brass Vintage Adjustable Standing Magnifying Glass acorns no visible flaws

no visible flaws

amplified by--perhaps hinged upon-- the void at its feet

and charcoal

in very slight relief

The handle is perfectly worn and weathered

Brass Vintage Adjustable Standing Magnifying Glass acorns no visible flawsI found this standing magnifying glass buried deep in the basement at the estate sale of an avid collector (approaching hoarder) especially of Victoriana. I don't think it's especially old, but I can just picture him sitting at his work table using it to examine and perhaps tinker old watches, stamps, toys and much beyond. It's a useful one, with screws at three different points for precisely adjusting the height and angle of the lens, all of which