THREE MAGNIFYING GLASSES**, , LATE 19TH CENTURY,

Sale 1396

The House Sale

New York

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13 - 14 July 2004

Browse Sale

Lot 484 | Property from the Collection of the Late Sir Arthur Gilbert Read more

THREE MAGNIFYING GLASSES**,

LATE 19TH CENTURY,

Price realised

USD 2,629

Estimate

USD 700 - USD 1,000

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THREE MAGNIFYING GLASSES**,
LATE 19TH CENTURY,
the first with carved ivory handle and gilt-metal and amethyst mount; the second with porcelain handle and gilt-metal mounts; the third with mother-of-pearl handle with gilt-metal mounts
The longest 13in. (33cm.) long (3)
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Property from the Collection of the Late Sir Arthur Gilbert
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Lot 484 | Property from the Collection of the Late Sir Arthur Gilbert Read more

THREE MAGNIFYING GLASSES**,

LATE 19TH CENTURY,

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