Large Brass Angle-Poise Library Magnifying Glass, c.1910 Art Deco when the eagle knocked it

when the eagle knocked it out of his hand

The frame is substantial and shows some wear commensurate with age but remains attractive

small cutlery etc

A substantial 19th century royal portrait gilt gesso frame surmounted by a crown

Note the lock does not click shut

Large Brass Angle-Poise Library Magnifying Glass, c.1910 Art Deco when the eagle knocked itA 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