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Bring a touch of old‑world craftsmanship to your desk or collection with this beautiful vintage Chinese magnifying glass featuring a …
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Bring a touch of old‑world craftsmanship to your desk or collection with this beautiful vintage Chinese magnifying glass featuring a genuine nephrite jade handle and ornate silver‑tone metalwork accented with red glass beads.
Features
-Authentic nephrite jade handle
-Large convex glass lens, 3" in diameter
-Total length: 6.75"
-Provides approximately 2x - 3x magnification
-Thick, high‑quality lens (approx. 1/8" at the edge, thicker toward the center)
-Partial metal collar around the lower portion of the lens—an elegant, traditional design element
This lovely magnifying glass is a classic example of early 20th‑century Chinese craftsmanship, pairing a smooth nephrite jade handle with decorative metalwork and a substantial convex lens. The lens is unusually thick and well‑made, giving it a satisfying weight and excellent magnification. Whether displayed as part of a scholar’s desk set, used as a functional magnifier, or added to a jade or Asian antiques collection, it’s a striking and distinctive piece.
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- Dimensions
- 3ʺW × 0.5ʺD × 6.75ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- 1930s
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Nephrite
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cream
- Condition Notes
- Overall great vintage condition. The jade handle is smooth & intact. The silver tone metal shows some typical surface wear … moreOverall great vintage condition. The jade handle is smooth & intact. The silver tone metal shows some typical surface wear consistent with age. The ken’s is clear with only minor signs of use. Box has wear but is intact. less
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