A Fine Regency Rosewood Gallery Glass with brass collar (1800 to 1900 england)


Medium

Rosewood and glass

Dimensions

44.00cm high (17.32 inches high)

Literature

Large 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
Circa 1820

Size : 44 cm long, 21.5 cm dia. – 17¼ ins long, 8½ ins dia.

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