Vintage Large Magnifying Glass with Faux Horn Handle

Channel the atmosphere of a dimly lit, scholarly study with this oversized vintage magnifying glass. A quintessential piece for any dark academia or moody vintage aesthetic, this substantial desk accessory features a striking faux horn and resin handle with deeply grooved, banded detailing that mimics the look of turned wood and natural materials. The oversized glass magnifies beautifully, making it perfect for poring over antique texts, examining botanical prints, or simply serving as a weighty, textural focal point resting atop a stack of leather-bound books. Please note that this piece wears its history with pride, exhibiting two distinct bends or dents in the bronze-toned framing on one side (please review the photos carefully). These honest imperfections only add to its storied, timeworn character, making it a perfectly imperfect addition to a curated library or explorer's desk.

Measurements (approximate - rounded to the nearest quarter inch_:
16 inches in length
5.75 inches diameter magnifying glass
2 inches thick handle at widest point
9.5 inches handle length

All sales are final so please don't hesitate to reach out to us with any questions prior to purchase. Other objects found in the listing photos are for decorative use only and not included in this purchase.

VINTAGE & ANTIQUE
Vintage and antique items are pre-owned and aged goods. In most cases, we do not clean or polish any items that come into our shop. Once you remove an item's traces of age and patina it's not something you can reverse, so we leave those activities up to the buyer. We do not disassemble found art from their frames unless it is necessary to differentiate a print from an original piece of art. Vintage prints purchased from this shop could originate from any print media (e.g., magazines, books, photographs, art prints, etc.). We try our best to describe items accurately and disclose any and all flaws and imperfections. Please refer to pictures as a visual description. We want to make sure you are happy with your purchase so, please do not hesitate to ask any questions you may have prior to checkout.

SHIPPING
As much as possible, we utilize recycled shipping boxes. The box you receive your item in may show signs of wear and pre-use.

PHOTOGRAPHY
All photos are taken in natural light and we do not use any photo filters and do not perform any photo editing (other than basic photo cropping). Depending on your monitor settings, there may be subtle differences in color once you see your item in person.