English Sheffield Sterling Silver Hand Magnifying Glass
English Sheffield Sterling Silver Hand Magnifying Glass
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Elegant English sterling silver hand magnifying glass with an ornate repoussé handle featuring shell, floral rosette, and scrolling foliate decoration in a refined late Victorian to Edwardian taste. The magnifier is fitted with a polished sterling bezel surrounding a clear circular lens. Hallmarked for Sheffield with sterling standard marks and an "HB" maker's mark beneath a "C."
Elegant English sterling silver hand magnifying glass with an ornate repoussé handle featuring shell, floral rosette, and scrolling foliate decoration in a refined late Victorian to Edwardian taste. The magnifier is fitted with a polished sterling bezel surrounding a clear circular lens. Hallmarked for Sheffield with sterling standard marks and an "HB" maker's mark beneath a "C."
6.25"h x 2.5"w x 0.5"d
6.25"h x 2.5"w x 0.5"d
Sterling silver magnifying glasses became fashionable desk accessories during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, prized for libraries, correspondence desks, and sewing tables. Many were produced by Sheffield silversmiths, whose reputation for finely crafted silverware made these both practical tools and elegant decorative objects.
Sterling silver magnifying glasses became fashionable desk accessories during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, prized for libraries, correspondence desks, and sewing tables. Many were produced by Sheffield silversmiths, whose reputation for finely crafted silverware made these both practical tools and elegant decorative objects.
Likely late Victorian to Edwardian, circa 1895–1915, pending confirmation of the Sheffield date letter cycle.
Likely late Victorian to Edwardian, circa 1895–1915, pending confirmation of the Sheffield date letter cycle.
Sheffield sterling silver (.925)
Glass lens
Hallmarks
Sheffield assay office (Crown)
Sterling standard (Lion passant)
Maker's mark: C over HB
Date letter: Lower-case "m"
Sheffield sterling silver (.925)
Glass lens
Hallmarks
Sheffield assay office (Crown)
Sterling standard (Lion passant)
Maker's mark: C over HB
Date letter: Lower-case "m"
English; acquired from Austin, TX estate
English; acquired from Austin, TX estate
Minor wear consistent with age and use.
Silver retains an attractive aged patina.
Lens shows light surface wear but remains functional.
Hallmarks are present and legible.
Minor wear consistent with age and use.
Silver retains an attractive aged patina.
Lens shows light surface wear but remains functional.
Hallmarks are present and legible.