Sterling-Mounted Carved Antler Magnifying Glass, Signed 'DULJARETT' Circa 1900

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Antique Sterling-Mounted Carved Antler Magnifying Glass, Signed "DULJARETT," circa 1900

Dimensions: 9" L x 4.25" D x 1.25" H

A … Read more Antique Sterling-Mounted Carved Antler Magnifying Glass, Signed "DULJARETT," circa 1900

Dimensions: 9" L x 4.25" D x 1.25" H

A handsome antique magnifying glass featuring a naturally shed and carved antler handle, capped with an intricately detailed sterling silver ferrule. The silver mount is richly decorated with beaded and oval medallion motifs in the Renaissance Revival taste and bears a partial maker’s mark that appears to read “DULJARETT” (faint), likely denoting a late 19th- to early 20th-century American or Continental silversmith.

The magnifier itself is framed in a polished silvered metal bezel housing a substantial convex lens, offering both visual clarity and sculptural appeal. The end of the antler handle is mounted with a sterling cap monogrammed “FWK,” adding character and a personalized touch.

This piece captures the refined utility of the Edwardian era, blending rustic natural materials with the elegance of sterling silver craftsmanship. It would have originally served as a gentleman’s desk accessory or scientific tool and now makes a distinguished decorative object. See less