Brass Vintage Adjustable Standing Magnifying Glass acorns Great condition with a beautiful

Great condition with a beautiful patina

amplified by--perhaps hinged upon-- the void at its feet

” “the sweet symbol of a high and elaborate civilization

with a wonderful decorative

original to the piece

Brass Vintage Adjustable Standing Magnifying Glass acorns Great condition with a beautifulI found this standing magnifying glass buried deep in the basement at the estate sale of an avid collector (approaching hoarder) especially of Victoriana. I don't think it's especially old, but I can just picture him sitting at his work table using it to examine and perhaps tinker old watches, stamps, toys and much beyond. It's a useful one, with screws at three different points for precisely adjusting the height and angle of the lens, all of which