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A Fine Regency Rosewood Gallery Glass with brass collar (1800 to 1900 england)Medium Rosewood and glass Dimensions44.00cm high (17.32 inches high) LiteratureLarge hand held magnifying glasses were made for a collector or connoisseur to use in his private gallery, at the artist's studio, or in his dealer's shop. The glass enabled the picture to be viewed in detail from a distance, and other works could be surveyed from the same spot before being discussed at leisure. Description / Expertise
A Fine Regency Rosewood Gallery Glass with brass collar
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