Brass Vintage Adjustable Standing Magnifying Glass acorns ” “the sweet symbol of

” “the sweet symbol of a high and elaborate civilization

in very slight relief

and charcoal

original to the piece

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

Brass Vintage Adjustable Standing Magnifying Glass acorns ” “the sweet symbol ofI 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