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A very large George III rosewood gallery magnifying glass

Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
A very large George III rosewood gallery magnifying glass, the circular glass within a rosewood frame, the baluster handle screwing into a brass bracket in the rim. English, circa 1800.

Footnote: The gallery glass is a type of magnifying glass that allows for the gentle magnification of a work of art from variable distances. They were especially popular with connoisseurs and collectors in the Regency period

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	wood glass
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	Circa 1800
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	636049

Dimensions

W.	10.25 in;	H.	19.5 in;
W.	26.04 cm;	H.	49.53 cm;

Message from Seller:

Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art