Adjustable Stemmed Desk Top Magnifying Glass, bras trim 16"h x 12"w

Adjustable Brass and Chrome Desk Magnifying Glass, Circa Late 20th Century

Dimensions: 16" H × 12" W

There is something deeply satisfying about a well-made desk magnifier — it sits at the intersection of scientific instrument and decorative object, equally at home in a gentleman's study, a jeweler's workbench, or a well-appointed home office. This example is a handsome two-tone piece combining a polished chrome stem and weighted circular base with warm brass fittings and a brass-framed convex lens. The articulating arm design allows the lens to be repositioned both vertically along the upright stem and horizontally along the crossbar, with a ball-finial accent at the top of the post adding a refined finishing touch. The lens itself is generously sized, providing a clear magnified field suitable for reading fine print, examining stamps, coins, or jewelry, or simply as a commanding desktop presence.

The chrome-and-brass combination places this firmly in the late 20th century production tradition of classically styled desk accessories — pieces that drew on Victorian and Edwardian scientific instrument aesthetics while incorporating modern materials for durability and polish. The sliding-rod and set-screw adjustment system is the same principle used in laboratory and scientific magnifiers for well over a century, and it remains the most reliable mechanism for hands-free positioning. At 16 inches tall with a 12-inch reach, this is a piece with real visual presence — not a trinket, but a proper desk accent that also happens to work.

Style: Traditional; Gentleman's Study; Scientific Instrument Aesthetic

Maker: Unknown; mass-market production in the style of classic scientific desk instruments

Materials: Chrome, brass

Price Note: Comparable adjustable brass-and-chrome desk magnifiers sell in the $40–$85 range online. At $45.15, this is right in the sweet spot — fairly priced for a functional, handsome piece with genuine decorative appeal.

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Item Number: 4940-226

Item ID: 293139

Category: VASES/URNS

• From: 4/3/26 - 5/2/26 Price: $40.64
• From: 5/3/26 - 6/2/26 Price: $36.12
• From: 6/3/26 - & After Price: $31.60