This Italian desk magnifying glass from the 1950s combines classic utility with decorative refinement. Measuring 16.5 × 8.3 × 2.2 cm, the piece is crafted from gold-toned metal with a matte-satin finish. The frame and handle are adorned with intricate, filigree-like reliefs—raised floral and beaded motifs reminiscent of Baroque and Rococo influences, which were revived in mid-century Italian decorative arts. Cool accents are provided by numerous faceted glass stones and cabochons in shades of turquoise and blue, set symmetrically along the handle and around the lens. The handle is completed with a prominent, domed blue cabochon as a decorative finial. The optical glass offers a clear, approximately twofold magnification. All decorative elements are solidly fixed; there are no visible signs of wear, damage, or restoration. Condition: very good, collector grade – complete and ready for display.The form of this magnifying glass evokes the ambiance of mid-century Italian studies, where everyday objects reflected a spirit of craftsmanship and a refined sense of style. Gold and turquoise engage in a visual dialogue that recalls the aura of historic studioli, where even a reading aid was treated as a small work of art. The ornamentation speaks with the voice of its era: rich in form but restrained in the manner characteristic of Italian taste in the 1950s. The magnifier seems to whisper of a time when detail mattered, and even the most routine gesture—reaching for a book—became a small
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Height16.5 cm
Length8.3 cm
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Length8.3 cm
Height16.5 cm
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